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Harmonious Healing: Self Care Awareness in the Prison Electronic Music Program
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Harmonious Healing: Self Care Awareness in the Prison Electronic Music Program

Give a Beat’s Prison Electronic Music Program offers incarcerated individuals a positive emotional outlet through music and creative expression. Our transformative program empowers participants by teaching technical skills, promoting healing, and preparing them for successful reintegration into society.

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Rhythm Becomes a Route to Redemption as 50+ Individuals Graduate from Give a Beat’s Prison Program
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Rhythm Becomes a Route to Redemption as 50+ Individuals Graduate from Give a Beat’s Prison Program

Discover how the Prison Electronic Music Program's unique integration of electronic music within correctional facilities is fostering transformation and unity. In a series of July 2023 graduation ceremonies, over 50 individuals celebrated their achievements, underscoring the profound impact of music on transcending barriers, instilling hope, and reshaping the futures of incarcerated individuals.

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From Program Participant to Teaching Artist: JayCee’s Inspiring Journey with Fresh Tracks
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From Program Participant to Teaching Artist: JayCee’s Inspiring Journey with Fresh Tracks

JayCee’s journey from incarceration to becoming a Teaching Artist showcases resilience, determination, and the pursuit of dreams. Through programs like Fresh Tracks, Give a Beat highlights how music and the arts foster positive emotional outlets, creative expression, and empowerment for youth facing racial and economic injustices.

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“On a New Track” with Anthony: From Incarceration to Inspiration
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“On a New Track” with Anthony: From Incarceration to Inspiration

Give a Beat sits down with Anthony, an artist and author, to discuss his journey as a writer, the challenges he faced along the way, and how he found strength in the midst of tragedy. Anthony shares his experiences with Give a Beat’s On a New Track Reentry Mentoring Program and how it shaped his artistic career. Read on to learn more about this inspiring individual and his impactful work.

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A Fresh Beat
Tomas Palermo Tomas Palermo

A Fresh Beat

Youth Music Production & DJ Program gains new ground!

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“The Jump”
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“The Jump”

Participants in On a New Track make great studies in their comprehension level of DJing and music production.

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House Music Origins
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House Music Origins

This Black History Month, We Honor the Black, LGBTQ+ Communities Who Gave Us House Music

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