Find your place in Garland's hip hop community
Give a young person a mentor who speaks their language. Creative workshops and one-on-one guidance, built around hip hop culture in Garland.
Forget cookie-cutter sessions. We build around the kid.
Every program at Tune In starts with where a young person is, not where we think they should be. That means real progress, not just activity.
Beat building
Learning rhythm, sampling, and arrangement while picking up focus and patience that carries over.
Writing labs
Structured time to get ideas on paper, sharpen storytelling, and find a personal voice worth hearing.
Studio sessions
Hands-on recording time in a real space, learning the gear and the craft of finishing a track.
Performance circles
Low-pressure, consistent chances to share work, get a reaction, and build stage confidence.
One-on-one mentoring
Regular check-ins with a mentor who knows the culture and shows up for the long haul.
Group collaborations
Team projects that teach listening, compromise, and how a crew makes something stronger together.
Pick a way to plug in and make something real
Every path at Tune In is built around showing up, creating, and belonging. Choose how you want to get involved in Garland.
Open Studio
$25
per sessionDrop in, grab a mic or a sketchbook, and work alongside other young creatives in Garland.
Access to studio space
Open mic time
Shared creative gear
Peer feedback circle
Mentorship Track
$75
per monthWeekly one-on-one guidance with a mentor who knows the craft and the neighborhood.
Weekly one-on-one sessions
Personal creative plan
Track recording time
Garland showcase invite
Cancel anytime
Group Lab
$40
per monthWeekly group cyphers and production sessions where everyone builds together and learns by doing.
Weekly group sessions
Beat-making workshops
Collaborative projects
Showcase performance slot
Young people in Garland are finding their voice
Before Tune In, my son kept his music to himself. Now he's writing weekly, practicing with mentors, and performing at open mics. The confidence he's gained carries into school too.
Marcus Henderson
Parent of a program participant
I came for the beat-making workshop and stayed for the mentorship. Tune In helped me turn a hobby into something I take seriously. I'm working on my first full project now.
Jaylen Carter
Program participant, age 17
What surprised me most is how much the mentors listen. It's not just about music. They check in on school, on life, on everything. My daughter actually looks forward to each session.
Dana Richardson
Parent of a program participant
Program scheduling questions
Got questions about scheduling or what to expect? We've got answers.
Ready to see your young person find their voice?
We start with a free consultation to talk about what your teen needs, then match them with a mentor who gets it.