Introduces students to the joy of composing their own music in this first workbook in a new series. Contains seven lesson units (rhythm melody harmony repetition form modern music and review) each divided into four parts: Tool of the Trade (elements of composition) Let's Explore (fun activity to use the tool) Improvise! (experimentation) and Compose Your Own (inspiring start-offs). Enjoy watching the creative spark ignite as your students exclaim 'this is music by me!'.