Soundshop
Soundshop is a hip-hop music education program for local high school students, encouraging them to cultivate independent thinking and celebrate their unique voices.
Held in a safe, dynamic learning environment, Soundshop provides students with opportunities to develop creative thinking, to take risks, and collaborate.
See a video of Soundshop in action
What to expect
The workshops feature seasoned local artists and award-winning musicians. One three-hour workshop comprises four main components:
1
Meet & Greet
Introductory performances by guest artists and senior administrators.
2
Discussion
Group discussions focusing on specific topics related to artist’s creative process, narrative construction, and social and cultural critical thinking.
3
Breakout Groups
Students break out into groups for lyric writing and beat-making led by artists and senior administrators
4
Student Performances
The workshop concludes with performances by the students that summarize the lessons learned.
Meet the leadership team
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