Our Impact - SoundCheck Youth Arts

Our Impact

A Decade of Supporting the Next Generation of Musicians

Our Story: Empowering Young Musicians through Music and Mentorship Programs. Each year, SoundCheck provides nearly 200 young black musicians and youth facing barriers 

With free access to music tools, safe creative space, music lessons/training, mentorship, mental health support and exciting activities that fosters creativity amongst the youth we serve.

Small Nonprofit, Big Impact!

We are a small nonprofit organization making a BIG impact. The stats and testimonials speak for themselves. We’ve provided:

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PARTNERSHIPS WITH FUNDER LOCAL BUSINESSES & COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS
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YOUTH DIRECTLY ENGAGED IN FREE MUSIC MENTORSHIP WORKSHOPS
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PROFESSIONAL / ARTISTIC DEVELOPMENT SESSIONS DELIVERED
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HOURS OF FREE ACCESS TO MUSIC INSTRUMENTS, SAFE SPACE & PEER MENTORSHIP
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YOUTH-LED & BLACK-LED PROGRAM DESIGN + DELIVERY
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BLACK ARTISTS HIRED FOR PAID MENTORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
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YOUTH MUSICIANS MENTORS LEADING PROFESSIONAL & ARTISTIC DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOPS
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Children/Youth reached through community events, performances & workshops
“I learned the guitar, the drums, how to budget, and speak in front of people also.”
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10 Years of Building Positive Mental Health, Well-Being & Safe Space

“ Being able to expel that negative energy, when you have a positive space I think it’s very therapeutic to be able to release that energy, that tension through music a lot of things can come out of that.”

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10 Years of Making Music Accessible

I want to thank you again. When the guitar arrived in my house, I couldn’t believe it, it felt unreal, and it is all because of you. Thank you soo much, God bless you for helping me pursue my dream.”

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Youth Feel Safe in Our Programs

91%

Youth Feel Safe in School

60%

*SCC Report SoundCheck’s “Are You Listening Project

10 Years of Peer-Led Youth Mentorship and Empowerment

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“I like that the mentors don’t just focus on music, they focus on big issues that happen within society”

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“I think it was something I was lacking too because my music class, we have like big groups of people. So, one teacher can't help twenty-eight students at once, you know. Like here, I have like one-on-one”

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“Something that I kinda took away from that mentor, like gave me a little quote that I had, like, it had been in my head for a long, long, long time, is that, 'you can do anything.'

Youth Feel Accepted for Who They Are and Their Opinions

94%

Participants Agree Musician Mentors are Knowledgeable and Supportive

100%

*SCC Report SoundCheck’s “Are You Listening Project

10 Years Of Music Skill Development

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Of youth feel they learn a lot from this program

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Of participants felt they improved music skills as a result of being in the program

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Of participants agree or strongly agree they learned something new in the program

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Of participants strongly agreee they want to see more sessions

*SCC Report SoundCheck’s “Are You Listening Project

10 Years of...

Supporting Entrepreneurship

“Just a week ago we talked about ownership and entrepreneurship and just being able to know from people who have that experience is nice and encouraging."

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Building Confidence

“I’ve always been a bit timid to share my original work because I feel like it’s a little weird but SoundCheck has given me the confidence that I need to share what I want to put out there”

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Building Positive Relationships

“I think just the, support system, that's one of the best things at SoundCheck. Yes support, the teaching, and just the, the, mentorship activities, as well, is really good...”

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Donate Now and Keep the Momentum Going

Make a direct impact by contributing to our core funding, keeping the music playing, and the fun flowing. Your support is vital to our organization’s sustainability and continued success. Explore the 10 ways to give and join the celebration of music and joy!

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