Tune In to Garland's youth hip hop mentorship movement
Young people in Garland find their voice through hip hop. They write, record, and perform with mentors who actually show up. Music creates change.
How can I help Tune In?
Answers to the questions we hear most from people who want to get involved.
Most programs beg for cash. We show you where it lands.
Studio time, covered
Your donation funds the recording sessions where our youth lay down their first tracks. No studio, no sound.
Mics and monitors
Working microphones, headphones, and interface gear. Gear that lets a kid's voice actually be heard, loud and clear.
Supplies that show up
Notebooks that never run out. Pencils, USB drives, memory cards. The small stuff that keeps momentum going.
Beat library access
Licensed beats and production software so young artists create original work, not copyright trouble.
Feedback that sticks
Every mentor session shapes the next verse. Consistent nights become consistent growth.
Sponsor a season, see your name on the wall
Studio wall recognition
Your business name on our studio wall, seen by every youth who walks through our doors in Garland.
Program materials
Your logo on flyers, schedules, and t-shirts that families actually see and keep.
Sponsor a session series
Fund a named series of workshops tied to your business. You pick the theme, we run the room.
Annual showcase shout-out
A public thank-you at our year-end showcase where Garland families gather to watch youth perform.
Employee volunteer days
Bring your team in for a mentorship session. A hands-on way to back local youth, together.
Experienced music pros make the best mentors
Studio time basics
Help kids lay down their first tracks and find their voice in the booth.
Beat making sessions
Teach the craft of building beats and arranging samples from scratch.
Writing and lyric craft
Guide young writers as they turn personal stories into confident bars.
Stage presence coaching
Share the skills to own a stage, work a crowd, and keep composure under lights.
Industry know-how
Demystify the music business, from releases to royalties, in plain terms.
Ready to help a young person in Garland find their voice?
Contact us to join the committee, mentor, or support. A quick note is all it takes to start