After 90 min: You can play Em, Am, D, and G chords cleanly and strum along while singing a full song.
Learn Music in 90 Minutes — Beginner Instrument Plans
Music is one of life's greatest joys, and you don't need years of lessons to start making it. Whether you want to strum a few chords on guitar, play a simple melody on piano, or understand the basics of music theory, 90 minutes is enough to get you started. These plans are designed for absolute beginners who want to experience the thrill of creating music quickly. No prior experience needed—just curiosity and a willingness to try. Pick an instrument, follow the plan, and surprise yourself with what you can do in an afternoon.
After 90 min: You can record a vocal track with minimal noise, apply compression and EQ, and blend it with backing music.
After 90 min: You can sing a full song in your natural range with consistent volume and emotional expression.
After 90 min: You can play the I-IV-V-I progression smoothly and use it to accompany simple melodies.
After 90 min: You can identify any major or minor chord by ear and understand why progressions work emotionally.
After 90 min: You can create an original drum beat, add bass, and layer sounds into a complete 8-bar loop.
After 90 min: You'll play full songs with clear sound and build toward more complex pieces.
After 90 min: You can produce a complete beat using only your mouth including kick, snare, and hi-hats.
After 90 min: You'll sing on pitch, with better breath support, and increased vocal range.
After 90 min: You can compose an original 32-bar song with a unique chord progression, melody, and basic structure.
After 90 min: You can play F major barre chord cleanly and use it in progressions without your hand cramping.
After 90 min: You can mix 3-4 songs together with beatmatching and smooth transitions using a DJ app.
After 90 min: You'll mix tracks that sound radio-ready with clarity, depth, and professional polish.
After 90 min: You can play a complete recognizable song from start to finish on piano.
After 90 min: You can balance volume, pan, and effects across 6+ tracks to create a professional-sounding mix.
After 90 min: You'll read standard notation, understand chord progressions, and compose basic melodies.
After 90 min: You can sight-read simple melodies in treble clef at a comfortable pace.
After 90 min: You can play the C major scale smoothly in both hands at 120 bpm without mistakes.
After 90 min: You can identify verse-chorus-bridge structure and explain why songs are built that way.
After 90 min: You'll produce original beats suitable for sampling or licensing.
After 90 min: You can identify frequency problems by ear and use surgical EQ cuts to fix any mix issue.
After 90 min: You can combine 4-5 different audio samples into a cohesive track with proper EQ and effects.
After 90 min: You can sing a harmony line that complements a melody while someone sings the lead.
After 90 min: You can play a rock beat and a blues shuffle pattern accurately on a practice pad or table.