Give a Beat Blog
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.
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.
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.
Inspiring Creative Career Pathways: Cece Chanel Regains Confidence and Independence Through Give a Beat’s “On a New Track” Program
Discover the inspiring journey of Cece Chanel, a conscious rapper and aspiring DJ. Through the reentry mentoring program, Cece found redemption and a renewed sense of purpose, proving that second chances can lead to incredible achievements.
Breaking Boundaries and Finding Freedom
DJ Velocity's Transformative Journey Through the Prison Electronic Music Program
Empowering Youth Through Creative Expression: Celebrating Fresh Tracks Program Graduation
Providing diverse opportunities in art and music for underserved youth, read how two participants found hope and inspiration throughout the program
“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.
Empowering the Next Generation of Music Professionals
Give a Beat's youth program provides hope for a student in juvenile hall.
Celebrating Music and Milestones!
7 participants graduated with flying colors from our On a New Track Reentry Mentoring Program!
Breaking Chains, Building Beats: Commemorating Juneteenth and Championing Justice through Music
Commemorate Juneteenth & Black Music Month with Give a Beat! Join us in championing justice through music, breaking barriers to opportunity for those affected by incarceration.
Give a Beat Returns to Detroit: A Recap of Movement Festival 2023
Give a Beat’s successful return to Movement Festival in Detroit: promoting our new record label, collecting data for strategic planning, and engaging with the community.
From Cells to Studios: A Chance to Gain Hope and Healing Through Music
In March 2023, participants began the second cohort of On a New Track.
Hope Comes from the Last Note in Give a Beat's Prison Electronic Music Program
As the most recent Prison Electronic Music Program draws to a close, our students express their emotions and hope for the future.
Giving Youth A Chance to Shine in Music Production and DJing
Our Youth Music Production & DJ Program provides safe and engaging spaces for system-impacted youth to explore their creativity.
Promise and Purpose
Koeppell McDade finds his groove in mentoring and music.
A Fresh Beat
Youth Music Production & DJ Program gains new ground!
“On a New Track” Reentry Mentoring Program
Expanding On a New Track to a year-round program.
Prison Electronic Music Program
Distanced Learning
“The Jump”
Participants in On a New Track make great studies in their comprehension level of DJing and music production.
House Music Origins
This Black History Month, We Honor the Black, LGBTQ+ Communities Who Gave Us House Music