Past Events from February 27, 2024 – March 7 – SoundCheck Youth Arts

Sights & Sounds of Black Excellence

📍 1122 Castlefield Ave, York, Ontario, Canada

A paint and live music night with SoundCheck Youth Arts to celebrate Black heritage this Black History Month. Spaces are limited to 20 people. Reserve your spot here!

Free

Bass MasterClass with Kemy Siala: Grooves & Gigs

📍 1122 Castlefield Ave, York, Ontario, Canada

Join us for our Bass MasterClass with special guest musician Kemy Siala - a seasoned bass player hailing from the vibrant music scene of Toronto, who is recognized for his unparalleled groove and dynamic performances.Some of the topics covered in this MasterClass will include: bass grooves, playing mastery, and getting gigs. Participation is FREE. RSVP to secure your spot. […]

Free

HeART and Soul: How Mental Health Impacts the Life of a Musician

📍 1122 Castlefield Ave, York, Ontario, Canada

Delve into how our hearts, souls, and minds shape our creative expression and functioning as musicians in this workshop facilitated by Aijia Waithe - a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) with a performing arts background. She integrates expressive art techniques into therapy, especially for BIPOC clients, to promote cultural sensitivity and lasting change. Through her private practice, […]

Free

Drum MasterClass: Feel, Foundation & Fills

📍 1122 Castlefield Ave, York, Ontario, Canada

Join us for our Drum MasterClass with special guest musician Chris Blair - a dynamic drummer from Toronto, Canada, who discovered his passion for percussion at age 4. Self-taught and fueled by his innate musicality, Chris quickly gained recognition, appearing in a drum documentary alongside legends like Dennis Chambers, Mike Mangini, and Heraclio Hernandez. His career soared after […]

Free

Community Showcase 2024

📍 1122 Castlefield Ave, York, Ontario, Canada

Join us for our Community Showcase where our talented participants will be showcasing the skills and progress they've made during our programs. Don't miss out on this opportunity to support rising young artists and experience the joy of live music! This event will feature: Live music Original performances from Beyond the Groove participants Opportunities to […]

Free

Secure The Bag: Artist Endorsements, Brand Deals & Influencing

📍 1122 Castlefield Ave, York, Ontario, Canada

Join us for a series of professional development workshops led by industry professionals, that are designed to equip musicians with entrepreneurial skills and knowledge for developing successful career paths in the music industry! For this workshop, we'll be diving into artist endorsements, brand deals and influencing led by Desarae Dee, also known as "Toronto’s Queen […]

Free

Keyboard Masterclass: Neo-Soul Chords

📍 1122 Castlefield Ave, York, Ontario, Canada

SoundCheck's MasterClass series is a curated set of artistic development workshops designed to equip musicians with tasteful techniques, tips/tricks, and knowledge needed to take your skills as musicians to the next level, facilitated by world class musicians from the GTA and beyond. Join us for a special edition Keyboard MasterClass with guest musician Desarae Dee. This Masterclass will focus […]

Free

SoundCheck Open House 2024

📍 1122 Castlefield Ave, York, Ontario, Canada

Are you a young Black and/or racialized musician interested in leveling up your skills, connecting with fellow creatives, and exploring new opportunities? SoundCheck Youth Arts is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing free music mentorship programs for youth aged 14 to 29 in Toronto. We offer a range of opportunities, from music lessons and workshops […]

Free