Edwina Maben sits down with Megan from Mama Magnolia to chat music, collaborating with bandmates, and what Megan's 16-year-old self would think of the music she makes today.
What has been your personal experience with Youth on Record? My personal experience with Youth on Record has been the most satisfying, exciting roller coaster ride. I've learned so much about myself. I’ve learned about who I am as an artist. I think the best part about my experience with Youth on...
Homegrown Youth on Record Attracts Big National Funding to Support a “Big Idea.”
Homegrown Youth on Record Attracts Big National Funding to Support a “Big Idea.” YOR awarded $1 Million in funding from Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott and partner Dan Jewett. They will use the funds to expand local youth efforts and to increase opportunities for community-minded musicians. Ten years...
From the $1 Million Dollar Email and Phone Call.... To opening up a bank account at Fidelity and meeting a possible future board member.... To Jami secretly recording a video from the courtyard at Youth on Record... Then...on June 10th, finding out the donor was going to announce! We got to tell the...
Revealed: Denver's 2021 Best Places to Work honorees (Small category)
The workplace has changed dramatically for many of us during the Covid-19 pandemic, but the best companies know that culture doesn't stop at their doorway. Smart leaders are finding new ways to keep their workforce engaged — and literally meeting their employees "where they're at." Denver Business...
Jami Duffy joined Youth on Record as executive director in 2009. Under her leadership, the art-and-education-focused nonprofit has experienced 1,200% growth. During the past year, Jami and her colleagues have converted their studio to a virtual platform and continued to care for their team amid the...
Youth on Record Statement on Anti-Asian Racism and Violence
Stephen Brackett
Youth on Record is saddened and infuriated at the continued racist and white supremacist violence targeting Asian women in the United States. We offer our deepest condolences to the families of those murdered. We have chosen not to name those murdered here as their family members have begun to...
YOR Thought Leadership Series: How Whole Communities Can and Should Address Education Inequities
Jacob Smith
On Friday, 3/12, we sat down for a conversation with Youth on Record's Program Directors and Board Vice President to share their observations at the one-year COVID-19 mark, and make recommendations about how to best reach and teach our young people. Key Recommendations: The current academic calendar...
Music plays an important role in everybody's life. But have you ever thought about the educational benefits it has, especially on teens? Or how about the feeling of acceptance one can get from listening to their favorite song? Music, especially playing music, has so many benefits to teens, including...
We are thrilled to introduce you to Jacob Smith, Youth on Record's Director of Community Giving. Please give a warm welcome to Jacob! Jacob Smith (He/his) is a diehard black queer feminist and abolitionist organizer fighting for a joyful and pleasurable future without oppressive systems. Through his...
