Music Maker Path

Learn to Play Guitar (First Complete Song)

Elective. Guitar branch — first complete song performed from memory. Proof: video recording of the complete performance.

3 milestones

1. 1Master Open Chords and Clean Chord Transitions
2. 2Learn Three Full Songs with Strumming and Rhythm
3. 3Perform Live or Record for a Real Audience

Learn to Play Piano (First Complete Song)

Elective. Piano branch — first complete song performed from memory. Proof: video recording of the complete performance.

3 milestones

1. 1Build Hand Independence and Basic Technique
2. 2Learn Three Pieces of Increasing Complexity
3. 3Perform Live or Record for a Real Audience

Learn to Play Drums (First Complete Song)

Elective. Drums branch — first complete song played through without stopping. Proof: video recording of the complete performance.

3 milestones

1. 1Build Fundamental Technique and Basic Independence
2. 2Learn Three Full Songs End to End
3. 3Play a Live Set or Record for a Real Audience

Learn to Sing (First Performance)

Elective. Voice branch — first performance for an audience. Proof: video recording of a live or recorded performance with an audience present.

3 milestones

1. 1Develop Breath Support and Pitch Accuracy
2. 2Build Repertoire and Vocal Range
3. 3Perform Live or Record for a Real Audience

Perform Live

Elective. Live performance milestone — any format (music, comedy, spoken word). Applicable across all instrument and voice branches. Proof: video of the performance with a visible audience or venue context.

3 milestones

1. 1Prepare a complete set or performance piece
2. 2Perform in front of a real audience — documented performance
3. 3Book and complete a second performance — with reflection on growth

Release Original Music

Elective. EP release on streaming platforms — composition, recording, mixing, mastering, and distribution all evidenced. Proof: streaming platform link (Spotify, Apple Music, Bandcamp) with public release date.

3 milestones

1. 1Complete and record a finished track
2. 2Release on a public platform — streaming or download available
3. 3Reach 100 genuine plays and reflect on listener response

Release a Full Album

Elective. Full album (8+ tracks) on streaming platforms. Higher investment and scope than an EP. Proof: streaming platform link with track count and public release date.

3 milestones

1. 1Produce and Record Five Completed Tracks
2. 2Complete and Master the Album
3. 3Release the Album on a Public Platform

License Your Creative Work

Elective. Commercial licensing milestone — negotiating a license for original music (sync, sample clearance, or direct). Proof: signed license agreement with terms and licensee name.

3 milestones

1. 1Identify one piece of work appropriate for licensing
2. 2List the work on a licensing platform or make a direct licensing offer
3. 3Complete a first licensing transaction — payment received or license granted