WHO IS THE CBMF?(COVERED BY MUSIC FOUNDATION)
THE VISION
CBMF is dedicated to providing unparalleled access to top-tier music career education for every student. We offer comprehensive mentorship, equipping individuals with essential tools and resources to cultivate the skills vital for personal and professional growth in both their lives and musical journeys.
THE MISSION
The Covered By Music Foundation (CBMF) is a non-profit organization dedicated to nurturing the next generation of musicians and music industry professionals. Through career, technical, and arts education programs, as well as mentoring initiatives, we empower youth with the skills they need for success. Our mission extends beyond education to encompass holistic life transformation, fostering growth and development in every aspect of their lives.
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STAFF
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
WHAT IS THE
REAL PROGRAM?
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REAL is a program specifically designed for the purpose of taking the fundamentals of ensemble practices and performance, production and engineering, business and leadership, and applying them to realistic music industry scenarios in order to foster diverse musicians and leaders. The R.E.A.L Program will train and expose the students to the basics of songwriting, production, audio engineering, recording, business, and performance through an entertainment industry simulation format.
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Who Can Participate? Students affiliated with organizations, churches, and community centers that service youth ages, 13- 18 years (6th-12th grade)
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When are these workshops?
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SUMMER 2025 DATES COMING SOON
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THE MUSIC
The REAL program takes each student through the process of producing 3 finished songs, and each student has a hand in the process. Here are the tracks from the class of summer 2024:
"Dream Chasers"
Written & Produced By: Keithen Foster, Alonzo “ZO” Harris, Bill Michel “808-Billy", 'Christian McCruse, Ryann Scott, Yaliah “Eclipse” Vickers, Jada Lee, Maliyah Silveria
"Body Rock"
Written & Produced By: D Arcelious “Swagg” Harris, Isiah Apperwhite, King David “KING-DVD” Sibley, Jianna Green, Amari Ruffin, Melvin Avila
"Want to Love You"
Written & Produced By: D Arcelious “Swagg” Harris, Keli Nicole Price, Keithen Foster, Alonzo “ZO” Harris, Bill Michel “808-Billy", 'Christian McCruse, Ryann Scott, Yaliah “Eclipse” Vickers, Jada Lee, Maliyah Silveria, Isiah Apperwhite, King David “KING-DVD” Sibley, Jianna Green, Amari Ruffin, Melvin Avila
Grammy Nominated & Multi-Platinum selling Producer, Composer and Multi-Instrumentalist
Grammy & Emmy Award-Winning Producer, Songwriter, Executive & Professor
Educator, Musical Director, Arranger and Musician
DJ, Radio Personality, Music Production
Grammy Winning Writer & Vocalist
Creative Director, Host, Movement Coach, Actor
THE EDUCATORS
WHAT IS THE
CURRICULUM?
(SAMPLE CURRICULUM OVERVIEW)
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This program will carefully examine the process of artist, business & show development through the simulation of various scenarios ie: Live Tour, Live Broadcast and Pre-recorded performances. Students will be split into 3 concentrations based on their area of interest. Each will work with Lead Faculty, Teaching Assistants and Visiting Artists to complete (3) Entertainment Industry projects:
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1) Fully produce 2- industry standard songs.
2) Prepare a live 3-4min Broadcast Television performance (video)
3) Arrange and perform a 60 & 90 Min – Tour Ready Performance Set.
CONCENTRATIONS
Music Production & Technology
Programming/Arranging/Songwriting/Editing/Mixing/Mastering/Playback Engineers/Stage Design/Lighting Designer
Musicianship & Performance
Vocalists/Rappers/Instrumentalists/Choreography/Creative Direction/Showrunner
Business & Administration
Personal & Business Management/Strategic Thinking & Planning/Financial Planning & Financial Literacy/Marketing & Communication
