Healing and Opportunity Through Music, One Person at a Time
The U.S. Criminal Justice System is Unjust.
The U.S. has the highest incarceration rate in the world with little emphasis on rehabilitation. Mass incarceration perpetuates systemic racism, tears families apart and oppresses marginalized communities. Lack of access to education and alternative opportunities contribute to this damaging cycle.
But Music Has the Power to Create Justice.
Music education provides vital tools to end the cycle of mass incarceration and empower individuals with creative outlets for self-expression and personal growth. Give a Beat’s music education programs heal individuals and communities affected by incarceration, cultivate creative career pathways, and redirect lives.
Give a Beat is the Leading Provider of Music Arts Education for Communities Affected by Incarceration
Help Us Provide a Pathway to Healing and Opportunity
Inspire Communities to Take Action
Join Us to Transform Lives
Meet Our On a New Track Graduates
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Geri Meyers
“Give a Beat let me know I can accomplish anything I set my mind to as long as I’m focused and determined, whether I know how to do it or not.”
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Koeppell McDade
“I see myself using these skills all throughout my life”
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Anthony McDuffie
“On a New Track gave us an outlet, a way in which we could articulate ourselves through music, speech, emotional awareness and emotional intelligence.”
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Alejandra Pablos
“This program was really great. I felt like this is exactly what people should be doing as far as wanting to give back in this way - build capacity in people to become your best self.”
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Juan Gutierrez
“I feel very grateful towards Give a Beat for the fact they gave me this opportunity after being incarcerated, this opportunity is surreal.”
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Sean Wilson
“My favorite part of this program was the community and camaraderie that we all developed. It made it much easier and more comfortable to take risks.”
