Kids In A New Groove

05/02/2026

Bid on this incredible one-of-a-kind art guitar, generously painted by in support of ’s Gala silent auction! Visit our link in bio to view all of the auction items.

11/14/2025

Final day to enter! 🎤

KING Mentoring and Partnerships for Children proudly present their first-ever Singer-Songwriter Competition — KING Sings for a Dream! This exciting peer-to-peer fundraising event invites talented artists to showcase their original music while supporting Kids in a New Groove (KING) — a Central Texas music mentoring program that provides free, weekly private lessons to youth with experience in the child welfare system. Through one-on-one music mentorship, KING empowers young people to build confidence, creativity, and lasting connections that help transform their lives.

Participants in KING Sings for a Dream have the chance to win an incredible grand prize package, including $2,000 cash, an 8-hour recording session at King Electric Studios, a $250 Strait Music gift card, and a live performance at Austin’s legendary Antone’s. Each vote cast in the competition equals a donation directly supporting KING’s mission — helping Central Texas youth access the life-changing power of music. Artists can enter today by submitting a one-minute video of their original song at kingsings.partnershipsforchildren.org

Kids In A New Groove
Partnerships for Children

11/10/2025

Our incredible volunteer music mentor, Jim Trussell, has started a new weekly jazz program on Wimberley Valley Radio! Please check it out!

Hosting Jazz Lines on KWVH 94.3 FM, Wimberley Valley Radio. From bebop to contemporary - connecting artists, themes, and hits.
New programs air Sunday nights at 8:00.
Stream live: https://www.kwvh.org/
Listen to archived episodes: https://www.kwvh.org/archive-vault
And let me know what you think!

11/06/2025

Great news…you now have 1 more week to submit your 1-minute recording and compete for our grand prize! Are you the next great singer-songwriter? 🎶🎤 Compete by collecting votes beginning Nov. 15, with the top 5 finalists judged by fellow artists! Enter today at kingsings.partnershipsforchildren.org

10/29/2025

KING Sings for A Dream is your chance to shine! Singer-songwriters (bands, too!) are invited to enter your original song for a chance to win big, including a live performance at our Holiday Hope Concert at Antone's on December 4th. 🎼 🎶

Entries close Nov. 7th. Every vote supports music mentorship for kids connected with foster care. Ready to make a difference through music, AND take the stage? Enter today at kingsings.partnershipsforchildren.org! 🎤 🌟

King Electric Recording
Strait Music
Antone's

10/23/2025

KING Mentoring and Partnerships for Children are excited to announce our FIRST-EVER Singer-Songwriter Competition, KING Sings For A Dream! 🎵

Share a 1-minute video of your original song for a chance to win:
💰 $2,000 cash
🎙️ 8-hour recording session at King Electric Recording
🎸 $250 Strait Music gift certificate
🎤 A live performance at the legendary Antone's in Austin!

Every vote = a donation that supports music mentorship for Central Texas youth connected to foster care, and helps your favorite artist move closer to the stage.

Enter today - voting begins November 3rd! Upload your original song at kingsings.partnershipsforchildren.org.

10/22/2025

Congratulations to our incredible KING Mentoring performers who took the stage at our Fall Recital! 🌟 Nine talented youth, ages 8 to 18, showcased their growth, confidence, and passion for music.

A special shoutout to Gavyn, who participated remotely with a beautiful piano performance of “Die with a Smile.” 🎹 She’s completing her seventh year with KING Mentoring, and her dedication truly shines!

Huge thanks to Strait Music () for generously opening their gorgeous stage to our performers and their supporters. And thanks to the Women in Music Austin Chapter () for volunteering and providing refreshments. 💙🎶

05/08/2025

One of our incredible KING mentors, Luke Bellet (), is currently managing an injury to his voice and will soon undergo vocal surgery. He’s been a dedicated volunteer for over five years, empowering youth in our community through music.
Now, he’s facing six weeks of recovery—unable to perform and limited in his ability to teach—on top of uncovered medical expenses. With encouragement from friends and fellow artists, he’s created a fundraiser to help bridge the gap.
🎤 Let’s give him a hand—and help him get back to what he loves.
🧡 Link in bio to learn more and support.

02/13/2025

A huge thank you to for this incredible guitar, which is headed out this morning to a teen in foster care who is eager to learn!

More than 90% of the youth we serve rely on our program for musical instruments and equipment due to economic need. Access to quality instruments shouldn’t be a barrier to learning—every youth in our program gets the tools they need to grow as musicians.

If you’d like to help support our mission, consider donating a used instrument in good condition or making a donation through our website.

02/10/2025

Album Release Show – Feb 14 at 8-10 PM!

Artist Ron Kushkuley () is donating half of the proceeds from these four incredible paintings, which will be available for purchase at the show!

Lara is also donating half of her album sales to KING Mentoring, supporting music lessons and mentorship for youth who have experience with CPS.

A great night for music, art, and giving back! 🎸🎨

10/17/2024

04/25/2024

KING Mentor Lara Price was on FOX 7 Austin this morning to spread the word about the Mentor Showcase this weekend benefitting our program! Please join us this Saturday, April 27th at The ABGB!

Lara Price is a powerhouse blues singer with a new album called 'Half & Half' coming out this summer. You can catch her performing live in Austin at ABGB on Saturday.