A free, browser-based music creation tool used by teachers and students around the world. No login, no download, no cost — just open the link and start making music. Perfect for music class, STEAM lessons, and creative technology activities.
ButtonBass has been used in classrooms across the world since 2011. Teachers love it because it removes every barrier — there's nothing to install, no account to create, and no cost involved. Students open the link and they're immediately making music.
The platform works across music education, STEAM integration, digital arts, and creative enrichment. It's been used with students from kindergarten through university level, and works equally well as a five-minute Friday activity or a full unit on music production and sound science.
Teach rhythm, tempo, beat patterns, genre, and music production concepts hands-on.
Connect fractions, patterns, and counting to musical timing and loop structure.
Introduce digital audio, creative software, and browser-based tools in a fun context.
Give students a low-barrier entry point to digital music composition and sound design.
Music creation builds confidence, focus, and creative expression for all learners.
Explore genres from Hip Hop and Reggaeton to EDM and 8-Bit across cultures.
ButtonBass does not require student accounts, collect personal data, or display targeted advertising to students. All tools run entirely in the browser. ButtonBass is designed to be safe for use with students of all ages and is compatible with school Chromebook and device policies. View our Privacy Policy →
Hundreds of teachers around the world have shared their ButtonBass classroom experiences on social media. Here's a sample of real classroom use from music teachers, STEAM coordinators, and technology educators at every grade level.
Students were extremely focused making music with ButtonBass today. Didn't know we had so many future DJs in the class! @McHughEduCentre pic.twitter.com/EoPgwafoX8
— Santiago Costa (@santiago__costa) February 12, 2018
Ss using @buttonbass to create beats for a math rap today @MabletonES #ultimatelearningexperience @MESmathlab #STEAM #EngageCobb pic.twitter.com/D5qqKJ66qq
— Mableton STEAM (@MabletonSteam) August 29, 2017
Kindergartners are so creative! Making music with @buttonbass and @Playpianu @clasdlions #cllions pic.twitter.com/YcZpRKpmrc
— Mr. Bertoni (@MrBertonisLab) May 17, 2019
Had fun with https://t.co/JuyKDKzLeL this week. Classes were up and dancing to the mixes they created! @buttonbass @scsdoh.org @K6Lab pic.twitter.com/MwuT3NHYRf
— Liz Swanson (@K6Lab) September 17, 2017
Sent 650+ students your way this week @buttonbass Thanks for the easy music making. #edtech #education #musicislife pic.twitter.com/e4YjPBDBUE
— Jason Wilmot (@_JasonWilmot) March 21, 2014
5th and 4th graders integrating technology in the music class... More great thing to come.. @buttonbass, @musiced pic.twitter.com/M2ViaD2veI
— health n education (@Edunwellness) September 10, 2016
Ss recorded their own music (@splice, @buttonbass, @incredibox_) and then edited their creations with @getaudacity @clasdlions pic.twitter.com/jCWMA8sNnq
— Mr. Bertoni (@MrBertonisLab) April 12, 2019
Integrating Technology in the Elementary Music Classroom @SpeasGlobal #musiceducation ...#buttonbass & #beatlab pic.twitter.com/IbVMGujeIl
— health n education (@Edunwellness) September 2, 2016
Ss in @UArkansas MUED 3021 learning about integrating technology into music lessons using @buttonbass pic.twitter.com/scQFrJSsRN
— Daniel Abrahams (@daniel_abrahams) April 14, 2016
Kids are loving and rocking out to @buttonbass in tech class. #edtech #beats #music #creativity pic.twitter.com/tIA2rbhTj5
— Jason Wilmot (@_JasonWilmot) March 19, 2014
Now we're using the program ButtonBass to learn about different styles & beat placement :-) pic.twitter.com/Mm7L6lOzXZ
— Alida 🍯 (@honeynoir) June 26, 2015
Rockin the #geniushour with the beat master using #buttonbass #edisonk12 pic.twitter.com/U9RwlIn0lA
— Charles Lopez (@MrLopez4Music) April 30, 2015