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Free Beat Makers and Music Tools for the Classroom
Make beats online for free. The Building Beats Toolbox collects 100+ beat makers and music tools that run right in a web browser, so they work on school Chromebooks with nothing to download. Use the filter to find tools for music production, DJing, podcasting and music coding, sorted by age group and device. Our teaching artists use these tools every day in New York City classrooms!
123Apps - Audio Cutter
Lets you quickly slice audio with precision—no software needed! Upload any file, trim exact segments, add smooth fade effects, and download instantly. Perfect for crafting custom ringtones, podcast highlights, or music samples. Fast, simple, and powerful—audio editing has never been this easy and fun!
WeVideo
WeVideo is a cloud-powered, browser-based video editor that empowers creators, educators, and teams to make polished videos from any device. With intuitive tools like multi-track editing, green screen, screen recording, motion titles, and royalty-free assets, it’s perfect for crafting everything from social media clips to classroom lessons—no software required.
MURF.AI
Murf.ai is an advanced AI-powered voice generator that transforms text into lifelike speech. With over 200 voices in 20+ languages, it offers customizable pitch, speed, and tone. Ideal for creators, educators, and businesses, Murf.ai enhances presentations, podcasts, and videos with realistic voiceovers
Beatoven.AI
Beatoven.ai is an AI-powered music generator that creates royalty-free, mood-driven tracks instantly. Perfect for creators, filmmakers, and game developers, it lets you customize genre, emotion, and instruments. With easy-to-use tools and flexible licensing, Beatoven.ai makes producing unique, high-quality music effortless and inspiring!
Boomy
Boomy is an AI-powered music platform for anyone to create and publish original songs in seconds—no musical background required. Choose a genre, tweak tempo, mood, and instrumentation, and generate a track instantly. Ideal for content creators, aspiring artists, and hobbyists seeking quick, royalty-ready music and potential streaming revenue.
Flexclip
FlexClip is a beginner-friendly platform for video and audio editing, packed with essential tools to shape your content. What sets it apart is the huge library of templates and media files that spark ideas and support your vision—perfect for creators who want structure without sacrificing creativity.
Bear Audiotool
Bear Audiotool seamlessly handles your audio edits, offering a wide range of ways to manipulate audio files. From trimming and merging to adding effects and converting formats, it’s a fast, browser-based solution. Perfect for creators who need efficient, no-fuss editing with powerful features right at their fingertips.
Record Deal Simulator
CreateOS's Record Deal Simulator is a free, web-based tool for modeling music contracts. It empowers artists, managers, and labels to experiment with advances, royalty splits, and expenses—offering clear, interactive financial projections. Ideal for understanding record deal economics, it's a vital resource to demystify agreements and support smarter decision-making
Beat maker FAQ
What is the best free beat maker online?
It depends on the student. For beginners, Chrome Music Lab (no account needed) and Incredibox's free browser version let you make a beat in minutes. For more control, BandLab and Splice's beat maker work in the browser for free. Soundtrap adds recording and collaboration for students 13 and older.
Can students make beats on a Chromebook?
Yes. Every tool tagged "web browser" runs in Chrome with nothing to install, which makes it a good fit for school Chromebooks.
Do these tools cost money or need an account?
Most tools in the Toolbox are free. Some, like Chrome Music Lab, need no account at all. Others ask for a free sign-up and have their own age rules, so check each tool's page before using it with students.
How can I teach beatmaking in my classroom?
Start with a browser tool and a short challenge, like making an 8-bar drum pattern. For lessons and professional development, see bbForTeachers. To bring a Building Beats teaching artist to your school, see bbWorkshops.