On January 26th, twenty-five students of Overbrook High School who are enrolled in the Mann’s Music Industry Training Program (MITP) visited Milkboy the Studio in Philadelphia to learn about record labels, music production using software, and the art of rap and lyricism. Leading the session was Overbrook High School alumnus, hip-hop artist, and “nicethings” owner Chill Moody, who is the featured artist for the Mann’s new Community Artist-in-Residency Program. Joining Moody was GRAMMY Award-nominated producer Justin Miller and GRAMMY Award-nominated songwriter Kristal “Tytewriter” Oliver.
MITP, which launched in 2021, connects high school students in grades 10-12 to the music industry workforce–in an effort to help close the opportunity gap in West Philadelphia. The hands-on program teaches Overbrook High School students different facets of the music industry – including music production, sound engineering, music business, stage lighting, video makeup, and more. As the students advance through the program, they are exposed to apprenticeship opportunities with companies in the field.
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