Quick snapshot
Beamz is a free iPhone app from Beamz Interactive Inc. that makes music creation approachable for people of any age, background, or ability. The interface is designed so users can produce polished-sounding tracks within minutes, whether they’ve had formal training or are complete beginners. When paired with the optional Beamz Laser Controller, the app can also support users who benefit from alternative input methods.
Styles and genres available
- Dubstep
- EDM
- Hip Hop
- R&B
- DJ/remix styles
- Country
- Rock
- Pop
- Jazz
- Classical
- and a range of other styles
What comes free with the app
The base app includes 24 interactive songs and lesson modules intended to spark creativity and support early learning:
- Playable song experiences and guided lessons
- Activities that encourage expressive, creative play
- Content tailored for early childhood and special-needs users
Educational and therapeutic advantages
Research and practical use point to a variety of learning and wellbeing gains from regular musical engagement:
- Improvements in spatial reasoning and literacy-related abilities
- Boosts to verbal memory and general memory capacity
- Sensory stimulation and calming effects
- Social and emotional development, including benefits for children with special needs
Extra content available for purchase
Beamz offers an expanded library of roughly 200 additional items via in-app purchases. These bundles include a mix of entertainment and instructional material:
- Artist-specific song packs
- Interactive storybook songs
- Early learning series and math-oriented lessons
- Music-education modules
- Popular hit songs and contemporary chart material
An alternative you might consider
If you want a different option focused on playback rather than interactive creation, try eSound — MP3 Music Player (Free).
How to begin
- Download Beamz from the App Store.
- Explore the 24 free songs and lessons to get comfortable with the controls.
- If desired, connect the Beamz Laser Controller for alternative interaction.
- Browse the in-app store to add extra song packs or lesson bundles.
Technical
- iPhone
- Free