My Voice Music
MusiciansOregon, United States11-50 Employees
My Voice Music is a nonprofit organization based in Portland, Oregon, that focuses on helping youth explore music by teaching them to write, record, and release original songs. Serving young people primarily aged 5-17, the organization aims to empower participants through collaborative creative processes, feedback, and public releases, offering experiences that can contribute to personal growth and self-discovery. Its program model includes on-site work at partner agencies, as well as access to an in-house recording studio and performance space in SE Portland, with a sliding-scale tuition system called Play It Forward intended to increase access to music education. The target community includes youth facing crisis or mental health challenges, with partnerships spanning mental health providers and youth service groups, reflecting an integration of artistic and social aims. My Voice Music operates within the broader music education and nonprofit sector, delivering programs that reach about 1,500 youth annually and fostering opportunities for youth to find and share their artistic voices.