Real Families. Real Experiences. Real Impact.
At Music Business Kids of America, our curriculums are brought to life through our mentor and leadership programs and other nonprofit partnerships that create meaningful, hands-on learning experiences for young people.
These testimonials highlight what parents observed during their children’s participation—growth in confidence, creativity, and understanding of the music industry.
Youth Audio Collective
A collaborative program empowering young creators through education and expression.
The Youth Audio Collective is a nonprofit program powered by Grow Your World Inc., This particular series was funded by Fulton County, in collaboration with Patchwerk Recording Studios, and supported by Music Business Kids of America’s curriculum. The program served young people ages 13–24, offering hands-on learning in audio engineering, songwriting, music business, production, and creative expression within a professional studio environment.
Through this collaboration, MBKA provided structured curriculum while Patchwerk Recording Studios offered real-world studio access, creating an experience that blends education with creativity and confidence-building.
What Parents Are Saying…
In these videos, parents Patrice Dawkins-Jackson (Parker’s mom), Dionne Fraser (Iya’s mom), and Tania Pierre (Kaleb’s mom), Millie Lee (Josiah’s mom) share their firsthand experiences watching their children participate in the Youth Audio Collective program.
Together, their testimonies highlight the impact of combining curriculum, community, and creative access.
Parents Share Their Experience.
See why families trust MBKA to educate, mentor, and empower their young creators.
Mentee Parent, Monique Curry (Midori)
“Every now and then, God gives you a glimpse into who your child is becoming.
The day Midori found out she’d be a part of Dasha’s music mentoring program this fall, she cried.
Not because she was scared.
Not because she was overwhelmed.
She cried because she was genuinely happy.
As her mother, I had never seen her respond to an opportunity like that before. In that moment, I knew this wasn’t just another program. It was something her heart had been searching for.
Music has always lived inside of Midori, but watching her get excited about learning the music business, being mentored, and spending time with someone she truly looks up to has been a gift to witness. She’s even willing to press pause on other things she enjoys because she knows this opportunity matters.
Knowing she’ll be learning alongside students from Clark Atlanta, Spelman, and Morehouse makes me even more excited for what’s ahead. She’s stepping into a space where she’ll be challenged, encouraged, and surrounded by people who share her passion.
As a mother, one of my greatest prayers has always been that my children would cross paths with people who see their potential, nurture their gifts, and genuinely care about who they’re becoming. I believe Dasha is creating that kind of space.
Thank you, Dasha, for investing in the next generation and for creating opportunities that do more than teach the music business—they inspire purpose, confidence, and possibility. Seeing my daughter light up the way she did is something I’ll carry with me for a long time.
I can’t wait to watch her grow.”
