This is a You Ship, We Ship (YSWS) program by Hack Club.
You build any project based on music — apps, websites,
tools, visualizers, instruments, or experiments.
As you log hours using Hackatime, you unlock real music rewards.
Rules
Eligibility
13–18 years old
Member of Hack Club Slack
Verified identity
Not banned from Hackatime
Project requirements
Must be music-centric
No AI-generated projects
Hackatime tracking required
Real progress expected
Rewards
1 hr → Stickers
5 hrs → Music album of your choice
10 hrs → $50 microphone
20 hrs → $100 headphones
30 hrs → $150 speaker / soundbox
40 hrs → Instrument (up to $200)
50 hrs → Better instrument (up to $250)
Frequently asked questions
No. Beginners are welcome. Whether you're just starting or already experienced, if you're between 13–18 and part of Hack Club, you can participate.
Anything music-centric: production software, visualizers, rhythm games, synthesizers, or any other creative project centered around music.
Yes. This program is fully funded by Hack Club, a US-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to building a generation of creative builders.
Through Hackatime, a time-tracking platform integrated with Hack Club. Log your work hours as you develop and they automatically count toward your rewards.