Give a Beat Blog
“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