Adding Lessons
How to add lessons with video, text content, and downloadable attachments.
Lessons are where the actual learning happens. Each lesson lives inside a module and includes a video, written content, and optional files your students can download.
How to add a lesson
- Go to Courses in your dashboard sidebar.
- Open the course, then navigate to the module where you want to add a lesson.
- Click the Create Lesson button.
- Fill in the lesson details:
- Title -- Give the lesson a clear name that tells students what they will learn (e.g., "Setting Up Your DAW" or "Writing Your First Chorus").
- Video -- Upload the video for this lesson. Supported formats include MP4 and MOV. This is the core content of the lesson.
- Content -- Use the rich text editor to add written content that accompanies the video. This could be a summary, step-by-step instructions, or additional context. Must be at least 20 characters.
- Additional Files (optional) -- Attach downloadable resources like PDFs, PowerPoint presentations, audio files (MP3, WAV), or video files (MP4). Click Add File to upload each one.
- Click Create Lesson.
Every lesson requires a video. If you want to share text-only content, consider adding it as a downloadable PDF attachment along with a brief introductory video.
Supported file types for attachments
You can attach the following file types to any lesson:
- PDF -- Worksheets, guides, cheat sheets, or reading materials.
- PowerPoint (.ppt, .pptx) -- Slide decks or presentation materials.
- Audio (.mp3, .wav) -- Practice tracks, samples, or bonus audio content.
- Video (.mp4) -- Supplementary video content or bonus footage.
Editing a lesson
- Navigate to the module that contains the lesson.
- Click on the lesson you want to edit.
- Update any details -- title, video, content, or attachments.
- Save your changes.
Tips for creating great lessons
- Keep videos focused. One topic per lesson is easier to follow than trying to cover everything at once. Aim for 5 to 20 minutes per video.
- Write useful companion text. Summarize the key points from your video, or add details that are easier to read than watch (like lists, links, or code).
- Include downloadable resources. Students love having worksheets, templates, or reference materials they can use outside the lesson.
- Name lessons clearly. "Lesson 3: Mixing Vocals" is more helpful than "Lesson 3." Students should know what they are getting before they click.