Qualifying Factors:

• Ages 12-18

• Lives in the San Fernando Valley

• Our academy is specifically for students in disadvantaged situations who would otherwise never have an opportunity like this.
  We welcome students who either come from a low-income family, are living in a vulnerable home environment, or are striving to choose positive hobbies instead of harmful behaviors.
  

Key characteristics that we look for in applicants:

• Enthusiastic: with a genuine curiosity or interest for music in some way, shape or form

• Open to Learning: a willingness to learn and an open mind. Receptive to feedback from instructors and eager to explore different genres and techniques.

• Community-Minded: values the sense of community within the academy, supportive of their peers, collaborative, and contributes positively to the learning environment.

• Respectful: towards instructors, peers, and learning
  

Notes:

• Our Program Director has completed Mandated Reporter Training

• Our Program Director has experience working with children, youth and young adults with special needs such as Autism, ADHD, and mobility limitations