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The Music Lab at
Jefferson Center
"L

IFEMANSHIP

THROUGH

musicianship," is the mission
of the Music Lab at Jefferson Center.
By offering music education through
experiences such as performance bands,
production and songwriting classes,
workshops and lessons, the program
helps prepare students for future careers
in the music industry.
"Students have access to music
education in a completely different,
immersive way. They learn how to write
songs, record them and work together to
achieve their goals," according to Jordan
Harmon, Education and Outreach
Coordinator. "They create meaningful
relationships with other students with
similar interests. They learn that hard
work leads to rewarding experiences."
The Music Lab features a recording
studio and workspace for students to

work on their own music projects.
Masterclasses with artists who perform
at the Jefferson Center inspire students
to find their voices and create their own
songs and music.
A dream is being achieved for
Damian, a high school student who
has always wanted to be part of a band.
He returned for a second year because
he enjoys being exposed to a variety of
musicians and learning skills he can use
in life.

Celebrating 7 Award Winning Years!

THE
GIST!

Music education is more than just music-
it's creating young leaders who plan for
successful careers in the music industry.

Music Lab students have performed
at FloydFest and Revive-All, a fundraiser organized by John Brock and Jerry
Parris.
Several students have gone on to attend
universities specializing in music and have
successful careers as musicians. One is
regularly producing major artists while
another was on America's Got Talent.
Students 12-19 years old can enroll
anytime throughout the school year
by applying online at www.jeffcenter.
org/musiclab. It is ideal to apply at the
beginning of a semester when classes
are starting and bands are forming. The
program is funded through donations
and grants as well as revenue earned
from the program itself. The fee is
$125 per semester or $225 per year, and
scholarships are available. I
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