Memberships

Unlock the art of Hip Hop Storytelling with SSU’s dynamic suite of hip hop learning resources, accessible anytime, anywhere. Crafted for students and teachers alike, each lesson empowers you to create, perform, and teach with authenticity and fun.



Membership Tiers

Choose a plan that is best for you!
Save $45 for a yearly Futuristic Griot Plan or $70 for a yearly Soul Scientist Plan.

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The Lab Plan

Free

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1 courses

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2 digital products

Includes:


Make A Joyful Noize On-Demand Videos

Comprehensive Hip Hop Resource Guide

Soul Science Kids' Coloring Page

Soul Scientist Plan

$59

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billed monthly

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9 courses

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2 digital products

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Community access

Includes:

Everything from the Futuristic Griot Plan

Unlock exclusive access to Make A Joyful Noize Vol. 2, an advanced workbook featuring a rich library of loops, sounds, and royalty-free stems to remix songs and create your own.

Collaborate and connect with a dynamic community of educators sharing insights and strategies from Soul Science curriculum.

Enjoy free access to new courses and early access to premium content designed to enhance your teaching and music production skills.

Futuristic Griot Plan

$39

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billed monthly

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Includes
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7 courses

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2 digital products

Includes:

Everything in The Lab Plan

Make A Joyful Noize interactive workbook with lyric brainstorming and song templates to help you create your first track, even with no experience.

This tier also gives full access to our core courses: Page 2 the Stage and Soundtrack 63

The Lab Plan

Our free membership experience offers access to Make A Joyful Noize on-demand videos, a comprehensive Hip Hop Resource Guide, and downloadable Soul Science Kids' coloring pages. Perfect for sparking your journey into hip hop production and songwriting.

Make A Joyful Noize Videos


Access to Make A Joyful Noize video series, giving foundational insights into hip hop songwriting and production.


Learn more:

www.soulscienceuniversity.com/p/make-a-joyful-noize-videos

Hip Hop Resource Guide


Downloadable resources, including a robust Hip Hop Resource Guide and Soul Science Kids coloring pages for engaging educational support materials.

Soul Science Lab Coloring Pages


These coloring pages are companions to our Soul Science Kids Music. Many of our production are geared toward middle and high school students. These coloring pages were designed with the younger ones in mind.

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Futuristic Griot Plan

Includes everything in The Lab plus the Make A Joyful Noize interactive workbook with lyric brainstorming and song templates to help you create your first track, even with no experience. This tier also gives full access to our core courses: Page 2 the Stage, Soundtrack 63, and Make A Joyful Noize.

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Module 1: Hip Hop Songwriting

Part of the Page 2 the Stage (P2S) courses, this course provides a series of lessons and activities learn basic techniques of writing & arranging hip-hop song lyrics. Gain an understanding of a writer’s responsibility and learn how to write with purpose. This course will help you successfully write a full hip-hop song.


Learn more:

www.soulscienceuniversity.com/p/hip-hop-songwriting



Chen Lo and Asante performing
Module 2: Hip Hop Performance

Part of the Page 2 the Stage (P2S) courses, this course provides processes and techniques for great stage performance. The methods outlined in this course will enhance live performance and public speaking.


Learn more:

www.soulscienceuniversity.com/p/hip-hop-performance

Student learning music production
Module 3: Music Production

Part of P2S courses, this course teaches the basic techniques of music production and the equipment and process necessary to get started. Also, learn a basic history of hip-hop music production eras/styles and the producers that made it happen.


Learn more:

www.soulscienceuniversity.com/p/module-3-music-production

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The Black Music Timeline

The course provides a historical overview of the origins of hip hop music from West African Oral traditions to its birth in the South Bronx, NYC. The timeline marks important genres in the history of Black music that contributed to development of hip hop and highlights prominent songs and artists from each genre.


Learn more:

www.soulscienceuniversity.com/p/the-black-music-timeline

Performers during Soundtrack '63
Soundtrack '63 Teacher's Guide

This course walks educators through culturally responsive activities and discussions that can be taken right into the classroom with facilitated instructions and resource links. Included are also multimedia links, references to historical events, places, and figures to teach about the African American experience during the Civil Rights Movement.


Learn more:

www.soulscienceuniversity.com/p/soundtrack-63-teacher-guide

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MAJN Vol 1: Downloadable Workbook

The Make A Joyful Noize (MAJN) Workbook is a companion to the MAJN video curriculum and lessons. It includes worksheets, activities, and templates that align with specific MAJN curriculum offering educators tools for easy facilitation. Similarly, it provides aspiring artists with step-by-step instructions and guided support to successfully learn the foundational songwriting and music production techniques outlined in the MAJN video tutorials.


Learn more:

www.soulscienceuniversity.com/p/majn-worbook-vol1


Soul Scientist Plan

This tier includes access to all the Futuristic Griot Plan courses. Members will also receive an exclusive access to Make A Joyful Noize Vol. 2, an advanced workbook featuring a rich library of loops, sounds, and royalty-free stems to remix songs and create your own. Connect and collaborate with a dynamic community of educators sharing insights and strategies from Soul Science curriculum.

Access all SSU Courses

Full access to all courses including: Page2Stage courses, Soundtrack '63, Make A Joyful Noize (MAJN) courses. Enjoy free access to new courses and early access to premium content designed to enhance your teaching and music production skills.

Start Creating with Soundpacks

Exclusive access to Make A Joyful Noize Workbook Vol. 2, featuring a rich library of loops, sounds, and stems for remixing and creating original songs.

Be part of the Facebook Group

Membership in a dynamic FB community of educators sharing strategies and best practices.

Engage with us beyond the courses.

Bring SSL to your community for workshops, professional developments, and performances.


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