The future of classroom music
A complete, ready-to-teach digital-music curriculum that’s stress-free for teachers and engaging for pupils
Trusted by 90+ UK schools
“We’ve just started using Sonappa at Kilmacolm Primary School. I had a session with my class today and it was fabulous. The children were so engaged and they’re now all really inspired to go and write their own music. ”
— Emma Wilkins | Class Teacher, Kilmacolm Primary School
Sonappa Overview
Music lessons that can be taught by anyone
Designed for non-specialist teachers with busy schedules. Sonappa is a complete, online music curriculum for Key Stage 2 learners that can be delivered effortlessly without extensive musical training or hours of preparation.
The UK’s most accessible music programme
Your pupils create, perform, and share their own music — while you focus on keeping them engaged and creative.
Teach music with Sonappa in 3 simple steps:
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Step 1
Login and choose your digital music lesson from our library.
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Step 2
Read the accompanying lesson plan to see what your pupils will learn.
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Step 3
Play the animated video on your smartboard or projector and supervise your class.
You already have everything you need
Sonappa lessons can be taught on whatever learning devices you have available, and don’t rely on instrumental tuition or complex music theory.
Each video walks your pupils through KS2 lesson tasks using GarageBand or BandLab. Both are free, easy-to-use digital music-making tools:
GarageBand is super intuitive to use and comes pre-installed on all Apple devices - including your school’s iPads!
BandLab is great for non-Apple devices - laptops, Chromebooks, tablets, etc. No installation; access through a browser.
“Teaching music for me has always been something that I’ve struggled with, not being musical. But teaching music like this with digital technology… it’s been so good. I feel confident to go and teach other classes and even my peers using Sonappa and GarageBand. My Primary 6 class had a session today, and they’re already raving about it.”
Andrew Armstrong | Class Teacher, St Anthony’s Primary School
New to GarageBand or BandLab? Getting started has never been easier and only takes a few minutes.
A complete online digital music curriculum
Sonappa lessons turn digital creativity into real musical learning, supported by the We Make Music Digital Award, and aligned with both the Scottish Experiences & Outcomes and the English Key Stage 2 curriculum.
Each Sonappa lesson includes:
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Animated teaching video
Our digital avatar introduces key musical ideas and walks pupils through digital music-making activities
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Detailed lesson plan
Accompanying lesson plans lay out clear steps for teachers to follow when delivering the lesson.
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Pupil activitites and outcomes
Pupils complete tasks by creating songs and exploring musical concepts in GarageBand or BandLab.
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Award progress tracking
With each lesson, students get one step closer to achieving our We Make Music Digital award.
“I don’t know how many music lessons I would have done, or the direction I would have taken them in, had it not been for Sonappa. The website has got lots of different videos and resources that I can use, and I can take my class through them bit by bit and build up their knowledge that way.”
Stuart Biggar | Class Teacher, East Dunbartonshire
Progress through our nationally-recognised award pathway
Each Sonappa lesson is fully aligned with the national Key Stage 2 curriculum for music and forms part of the We Make Music Digital Award scheme, backed by MEPG. Upon completion of each award level, your pupils earn award certificates and your school receives a plaque.
Become a We Make Music Digital school, and gain real recognition for musical achievement! Learn more →
Bronze Level - Discover the Basics of Digital Music-Making
Explore the foundations of music: rhythm, sound, melody and timbre.
Pupil activities include:
Clapping in time with different drum beats
Creating drum patterns using a beat sequencer and drum loops
Recording and layering short melodies
Using basic functions in GarageBand or BandLab
Learning outcomes:
Understanding melody, harmony, rhythm and beat
Expressing ideas and feelings through music
Using music technology to experiment with pitch, melody, rhythm and timbre
KS2 pupils leave the Bronze stage feeling like real music-makers - and teachers see immediate engagement from the first lesson.
Silver Level - Compose, Experiment and Collaborate
Pupils become budding composers — combining sounds and layering parts to create more refined pieces of music.
Pupil activities include:
Composing short tracks using multiple layers
Recording common chord progressions on various digital instruments
Creating mood through melody and harmony
Identifying and exploring different genres
Learning outcomes:
Understanding musical texture and form
Applying creativity and feedback to improve compositions
Recognise and appreciate music from different genres and cultures
Through achieving the Silver award, pupils in KS2 build on the fundamentals from Bronze to create more complex musical arrangements.
Gold Level - Bring It All Together with Original Compositions
Gold-level lessons give pupils the chance to produce a full, original piece of digital music, from first idea to finished track.
Pupil activities include:
Composing an original song or soundtrack
Learning professional production techniques
Mixing and exporting final tracks to share or perform
Learning outcomes:
Understanding arrangement, structure, and self-expression
Demonstrating independence and creative ownership
Being able to confidently use genre and complementary instruments intentionally
Gold celebrates both creativity and commitment, giving pupils a genuine sense of achievement and schools a powerful story to share.
Removing barriers to music education
Sonappa lessons are instantly fun and engaging, offering rewarding learning experiences far more quickly and effectively than traditional methods of teaching music.
Digital-first: pupils use tools they already love — iPads, tablets, Chromebooks and laptops
Hands-on learning: pupils create a piece of music in every lesson, whether short or long, and share with their peers
Curriculum-aligned: lesson outcomes match those in the KS2 Curriculum for Music
Inclusive and accessible: pupils start making music without committing weeks or months to learning an instrument
Evidence-backed: 93% of teachers who use Sonappa report higher pupil engagement and improved confidence when teaching music*
“The students have been totally engaged with the Sonappa programme. Not just the ones who take up instruments - it’s good for creativity amongst all of them. They’ve been engaged in every lesson and they’ve come up with really great ideas that they can continue to develop as each of the sessions go on. It’s been really great for their confidence.”
— Erin O’Neill | Class Teacher, Ardgowan Primary School
Teaching music has never been easier
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Real confidence for teachers
✔️ No specialist music training needed
✔️ Complete school music provision
✔️ Ready-to-teach lessons save hours of prep time
✔️ Use whatever learning devices your school has available
✔️ Gain recognition in music by earning We Make Music Digital school plaques
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Real outcomes for pupils
✔️ No barriers from traditional methods
✔️ Engaging, hands-on musical experiences
✔️ Collaboration and peer learning
✔️ Measurable attainment - original compositions and We Make Music Digital Award certificates
✔️ Develops real-world musical and technological skills
My first Sonappa lesson went well - it was an easy process to follow. I would say my confidence built after doing it a couple of times and knowing the process of how the children respond to what we’re doing.”
Jennifer Lyle | Class Teacher, East Dunbartonshire
Your school music provision. Reimagined.
Teach music effortlessly, drive pupil attainment, and watch as your classroom comes alive with music.
Get started in minutes with our free lesson pack, or request a trial to explore our full curriculum.