Music in the Metro coaches and supports Club kids in a well-equipped studio. Club members learn how to write music, produce, and perform in a professional recording studio featuring a soundproof room, a sound board, and a high-quality recording microphone. Kids discuss life challenges, as well as the unique difficulties in the music industry. Music in the Metro is located in our Logan Club.
Name: Isaiah, singer Age: 12
In my spare time I like to: Play soccer and read – The Twilight series and anything adventure-related are my favorite.
Name: Tommy, production & engineering; intern at Music in the Metro Age: 21
In my spare time I like to: Attend musical shows and scout for talent
Why I enjoy Music in the Metro: It’s a great program that aims to improve kids’ lives. Music in the Metro has been a life-changing experience for me, and I hope it will be for all kids.
Check out these tracks written, produced,
and performed by Club kids!
Name: Sharane, singer Age: 16
About Sharane: Sharane earned first place in the 2009 Des Moines ACT-SO competition by singing Whitney Houston’s “I Will Always Love You.” This advanced her to New York City where she competed against 250 others in the final-round competition.
In my spare time I like to: Music is my life – but, in the little time I’m not doing that, I like to play football.
Why I enjoy Music in the Metro: I’ve been singing since I was young, but Music in the Metro helped build my confidence and let me gain experience in a studio.
Name: Artiana, rapper Age: 18
In my spare time I like to: Run, cook and write
Why I enjoy Music in the Metro: I’ve been singing since I was young, but started writing music in 7th grade. I never had the proper equipment until I got involved in Music in the Metro. Rick made my dreams come true.
I’ve been here every day since I moved from New Orleans and it’s been a great experience for me – it teaches you to become the artist you want to be.
Name: Jeilah, singer Age: 12
In my spare time I like to: Play volleyball
Why I enjoy Music in the Metro: I started liking music when I was young, then heard about Music in the Metro – I stopped in one day and just kept coming back!
Name: Tony, production Age: 18
In my spare time I like to: Drum
Why I enjoy Music in the Metro: I’ve been in a band my whole life – I joined Boys and Girls Club and as soon as I learned about Music in the Metro, I decided to get involved. My favorite part is hanging out and making up beats.
Name: Austin, production Age: 19
Why I enjoy Music in the Metro: I’ve wanted to do music production my whole life, but didn’t know how. I was inspired by my friend who knew music production – and Music in the Metro gave me the opportunity to learn too. Being here is a lot of fun and takes away the stress of everyday life.
Name: Michael, keyboard Age: 7th grade
About Michael: Michael has been playing the keyboard for about a year. He likes to help his blind friend Kyle, who is a participant in Music in the Metro and also a fellow keyboarder. Michael helps Kyle by walking him to the bus stop at the end of the day.
Name: Kyle, keyboard Age: 21
About Kyle: Kyle has been playing the piano for 18 years. He works at Music in the Metro by helping Rick run the program. He also practices his own music and sometimes accompanies the other “Music in the Metro” musicians with their music.
