Year 7 students can have fun learning how to mix sounds and edit music with some hands-on activities. Here are some easy and exciting ways to begin:

1. Try Different Microphone Positions:

   • Have students play around with where they place the microphone when recording singing or instruments.
   • For example, putting the microphone close to the singer makes their voice clear.
   • If the microphone is further away, it gives the sound a bigger, more open feel.

2. Learn Basic Mixing Techniques:

   • Teach students how to make sounds louder or quieter and how to move sounds from left to right.
   • A simple activity could be mixing a guitar track with a singing track.
   • They can adjust the levels to find the best combination where both sounds work well together.

3. Practice Recording Techniques:

   • Show students some simple recording software where they can practice putting different tracks together.
   • Encourage them to create a simple song by adding beats and melodies one at a time.
   • This way, they can see how each sound plays a part in making the final song.

By doing these activities, students will learn a lot about how sound production works in a fun and engaging way!