Youth participants in a community space, some with headphones and a microphone, others listening
ABOUT TUNE IN

Find your place to belong

We're a Garland, Texas mentorship program that uses hip hop culture to guide young people toward their next step. Come see how we create.

WHO LEADS TUNE IN

Who's behind Tune In?

Shimon Calhoun founded Tune In to give Garland's young people a mentor who speaks their language, through hip hop.

Shimon Calhoun seated in a recording studio with headphones around his neck

Shimon Calhoun

Founder

Founded Tune In to mentor Garland youth through hip hop and creative expression.

OUR VALUES

Mentorship rooted in hip hop culture

We meet young people where they are through music, creativity, and honest guidance. In Garland, that means showing up, listening, and helping them find their voice.

OUR COMMUNITY

Voices from Garland's youth

Before Tune In, I kept my rhymes to myself. Now I perform at open mics and help younger kids write their first bars. This place gave me a reason to show up.

Jaylen M.

Tune In participant

Young Black male participant performing on stage at a community open mic event

I came for the music and stayed for the mentors. They actually listen. My writing improved, but more than that, I learned how to speak up for myself.

Aaliyah R.

Tune In participant

Young Black female participant writing lyrics in a notebook during a mentoring session

My son used to come home from school quiet and closed off. After joining Tune In, he talks about his goals. He's writing music and planning for the future.

Monique D.

Parent of participant

Black mother in her 40s watching her teenage son practice rapping at home

The way they blend hip hop with real life lessons just works. My daughter found her voice. She's more confident at school and at home.

Carlos H.

Parent of participant

Hispanic father in his 40s watching his daughter record music in a home studio setup
Mentor talking with a teenager in a community studio space in Garland

One hour a week can change a young person's path

Volunteer with Tune In and help a Garland youth find their voice. Your time and support make mentorship possible.