Kids and Youth's Class Descriptions and Contact Information
MONDAY
ALL ACCESS CLASS
Free of cost to youth ages 13-19
(206) 722-5440
OPEN RECORDING STUDIO
YOUTH MEDIA INSTITUTE
CHAM BA & JOHN EKLOF
3 :30 – 5:30
The recording studio will be open for youth in All-Access programming. Use this time to record your own music as well as receive extra technical, musical, or creative writing assistance from YMI's Cham Ba and John Eklof.
TUESDAY
ALL ACCESS CLASSES
Free of cost to youth ages 13-19
(206) 722-5440
MEDIA STORY TELLING
TBD
3 :30 – 5:30
Learn how to tell important stories that relate to your community, culture, and history through video. Participants will learn about social and media justice while gaining the technical and editing skills to create their own short films.
OPEN RECORDING STUDIO
ARTS CORPS
HOLLI WONG-WEAR
3 :30 – 5:30
Writers WRITE! No matter who you are, we all have a truth to speak and a story to share. Writing Circle is the best way to keep your creative currents flowing and to meet other writers from across the city. Each writing circle has free writes and fun exercises that allow us to push our boundaries as writers within a safe and encouraging space.
WEDNESDAY
ALL ACCESS CLASSES
Free of cost to youth ages 13-19
(206) 722-5440
GLEE CLUB
ARTS CORPS
ERICA MERRITT
3 :30 – 5:30
GLEE CLUB is for youth who have past experience in intermediate group voice, theatre and dance. This class is designed for those who are interested in further developing their skill set, while incorporating these performing arts into one amazing venue. Youth will also have the opportunity to collectively create original pieces as well. So, if you love to sing, dance, and perform and are looking to take your skills to a new level, then Glee is the space to be!
LIVE MUSIC LAB
ROCK SCHOOL
THADDEUS TURNER
3 :30 – 5:30
Students will form bands or groups and be overseen by a musical mentor. Students will work collaboratively to write, create, and perform their own original music. The overall goal is to bring the students to a level in which they can perform at showcases and record in the Youngstown studio.
THURSDAY
ALL ACCESS CLASSES
Free of cost to youth ages 13-19
(206) 722-5440
ORGANIC GARDENING
NATURE CONSURTIUM
ERICA AMY PILLE
3 :30 – 5:30
GROW UP! DIY ORGANIC GARDENING. Like food? Come to the Youngstown Garden and learn how to grow it, cook it, eat it, and use it. We'll care for our chickens, build and maintain our garden, learn about all aspects of food systems, listen to music, hang out, cook, and make herbal products with our garden bounty. Service learning hours available too. All are welcome.
SONG WRITING AND VOCALS
KELLI CORRADO
3:30 – 5:30
Learn the fundamentals of vocals including proper warm-up techniques and how to find their unique voice and style. Additionally, through listening labs, writing workshops, and group discussions, students will generate both the desire and ability to write their own songs. Each student will have the opportunity to write, perform and record a version of their song(s).
IN THE STUDIO
ARTS CORPS
DANIEL PAK
3:30 – 5:30
Release your musical artistry in the recording studio with teaching artist Daniel Pak (Kore Ionz, Totem Star Records). Create original beats, write and record lyrics, and mix the recorded tracks into songs. Learn about the music industry and how to get your musical career started.
FRIDAY
ALL ACCESS CLASS
Free of cost to youth ages 13-19
(206) 722-5440
BREAK DANCE
ARTS CORPS
JEROME APARIS – AKA JEROMESKEE
3:30 – 5:30
In this class you will learn the importance of foundation - proper form and technique along with the history of the dance. In addition, you will discover how movements relate to rhythm and the significance of character in your dancing. While you expand your mind with knowledge of the b-boy/b-girl persona, you may produce or improve your own personal style. Students with instruction and guidance will have the chance to test their limits with advanced innovative moves.
