Create a Bandlab Account
Create a BandLab account with an adult's help, set up a profile, and start composing simple songs using loops, instruments, and recording tools.
Step-by-step guide to create a BandLab account
Step 1
Ask an adult for permission and tell them you want to make a BandLab account so they can help you.
Step 2
Open the BandLab website or the BandLab app on the computer or tablet you will use.
Step 3
Tap or click the "Sign Up" or "Create Account" button on the BandLab page.
Step 4
Choose a sign-up method (email Google or Apple) while your adult watches and helps you decide.
Step 5
Have your adult enter the approved email and create a password to finish making the account.
Step 6
With your adult's help open the adult's email and click the verification link BandLab sends.
Step 7
Click the "Edit Profile" or profile button inside BandLab to start your profile setup.
Step 8
Type a fun username that shows your musical style or your name.
Step 9
Write a one-sentence bio that tells people what kind of music you like.
Step 10
Tap "Create" or "New Project" to open the Mix Editor so you can make music.
Step 11
Browse the Loops library and drag one loop into the timeline to start your beat or melody.
Step 12
Open the Instruments panel and pick one instrument to add a new track.
Step 13
Press the red Record button and play a short instrument part using the on-screen keys or connected controller.
Step 14
Save your project and give it a title so you can find it again later.
Step 15
Share your finished creation on DIY.org
Help!?
What can we use if we don't have our own email or a computer/tablet to sign up?
If you don't have a separate email or device, use your adult's Google or Apple sign-in on their computer or tablet and follow the 'Choose a sign-up method' and 'Have your adult enter the approved email and create a password' steps so they can approve and verify the account.
The verification email didn't arrive—what should we do?
Have your adult check their spam or junk folder, confirm the exact address entered during 'Have your adult enter the approved email,' and resend or request a new verification link from BandLab before clicking it to finish account setup.
How can this activity be changed for younger or older kids?
For younger kids, let the adult complete 'Sign Up' and 'click the verification link' then let the child choose a username, drag one loop into the timeline and press the red Record button on a basic instrument, while older kids can add multiple tracks from 'Open the Instruments panel,' record longer parts, and save more detailed projects.
How can we personalize or extend our project after saving it?
After you 'Save your project and give it a title,' personalize it by editing your profile ('Edit Profile') to change your username or one-sentence bio, add cover art or extra tracks in the Mix Editor, and then share the finished creation on DIY.org or collaborate with friends.
Facts about digital music production for kids
🎧 BandLab is a free, cloud-based music studio you can use in a browser or an app to make songs anywhere.
🔁 A music loop is a short repeating section — many songs and beats are built by stacking loops.
🌍 BandLab includes a social network where millions of creators share tracks and collaborate worldwide.
🎛️ Even beginner-friendly tools like BandLab let you record multiple tracks, add effects, and mix like pros.
🧑🎤 Many famous artists and producers start by sketching ideas on small home setups or online DAWs.
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