Youth Empowerment through Arts and Humanities (YEAH!)

Cause Area

  • Arts & Culture
  • Children & Youth
  • Community
  • Education & Literacy
  • Women

Location

PO Box 160964Nashville, TN 37216 United States

Website:

http://www.yeahrocks.org
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Mission Statement

YEAH! amplifies the voices of youths from all communities through music education and exploration. YEAH! fosters inclusive spaces through collaboration, not competition, to develop creativity, leadership, and community for youths of all identities and backgrounds, especially those who tend to be marginalized. PURPOSE To provide: ● Music and arts education ● Abilities to develop self-expression & welcome others ● Supportive environment to advance communication, expression, & character development ● Teaching artists as positive role models with opportunities to pursue musical goals & inspire the next generation ● Encouragement to become contributing members of society ● Access to a range of cultures, tools, & life skills ● Opportunities to experience live music & the arts ● Expanded diversity among its students, teachers, volunteers, staff, & its board.

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We strive to engage 250 youths annually in instrument instruction and related disciplines that represent and supply music creators, with workshops and panels on arts advocacy, songwriting, zine making, synthesizers, light, sound, recording, podcasting, and branding. All programs increase the appreciation of music and its historical impact on positive social change, community and life skills through these fun programs:

YEAH! Rocks A one-week summer day camp ages six to 17.

Community Music Workshop A condensed 3-day-weekend rock camp for adults who seek to develop musical interests and community

Rock Block A 10-week camp offering 2-hour sessions on Saturday afternoons for participants age 11 - 17

Rock Block MNPS A 10-week after-school enrichment program meeting twice weekly at a title 1 Metro Nashville public middle or high school

Workshops For ages 11-17, including arts and activism, technology, songwriting, and artist development. Virtual programming is under development for these and others

Scholarships Available for all applicants to increase accessibility

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