the rhythm that propels so many pop songs around the world — along with a chance to create your own beat. “Perreo,” the energetic and sensual dance associated with reggaeton, is optional.

Building your track from loops is definitely a valid approach ... This is pretty straightforward and just involves ...

Don't worry if you don't have a computer to do this. You can still use everyday objects and play with your friends, to create and perform your own beat.

Use a sample from music software. Beatbox your own beat using noises with your mouth. Create a tala beat based on the beat in Shankar's symphony. Play it with your melodies. Now you have developed ...