Stop Teaching Songs. Start Transmuting Noise into Knowledge.
Welcome to Song Activity Factory. I don’t create isolated activities — I apply the MUSIC+ Framework to transform pop culture into structured, high-rigor learning sequences teachers can confidently justify in any classroom.
Stop searching for activities and start teaching with a structured system.
Discover how the MUSIC+ Framework transforms songs into rigorous, assessable learning sequences that save planning time while producing measurable language growth.
Get the free AI Cheatsheet and see how the MUSIC+ sequence can turn any song into a structured lesson in minutes.
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Activity Time vs. Real Language Growth: Where Language Learning Actually Happens
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Use Harry Styles For C1 Advanced Speaking Mock Inspired by “Aperture”
A complete C1 Cambridge Speaking mock exam built around themes from Harry Styles’ song “Aperture.” Includes examiner script, visual prompts, and a teacher cheat sheet…
The New Era: Pop CLIL
Pop-CLIL extends the MUSIC+ framework into interdisciplinary learning, using songs as structured entry points to teach academic subjects like Science, History, and Social Studies with real cognitive rigor.
It connects chart-topping music to academic thinking — turning familiar songs into powerful gateways for deeper learning.
Curious how it works? See exactly how I use David Guetta to teach Chemical Reactions.
See the MUSIC+ Approach in Action
These foundational lessons demonstrate how the MUSIC+ framework ensures a clear instructional sequence that moves students from engagement to deep linguistic processing and measurable learning outcomes.
Discover the Method Behind the Magic
Since 2018, Song Activity Factory has evolved from a lesson resource into a fully developed pedagogical system. In 2025, this evolution culminated in the BEAT+ Method — powered by the MUSIC+ Framework — a research-based instructional architecture designed to transform songs into structured, high-impact learning experiences.
See exactly how it works in these deep-dive posts.
The System Behind the Spark
Discover the complete BEAT+ Method, the research-backed system I use to create every lesson. See the full summary and join the ebook waiting list.
Want More Structure Without Losing Creative Freedom?
The Exclusive Subscriber Club is an optional space for teachers who want a complete teaching system alongside the free lessons on Song Activity Factory.
Each month, members receive a small, focused collection of song-based lesson sequences that combine Classic Flow lessons and Pop CLIL.
What members get:
🎵 10 guided lesson sequences every month (Classic + Pop CLIL)
🎬 Story-driven, visually immersive classroom experiences
🧠 Practical Teacher Thinking Guides for smoother implementation
🧭 Human-centered assessment tools that show real learning
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