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Building Beats

A nonprofit teaching kids life skills through music production and DJing

06/10/2026

Putting y'all onto an opportunity ⚡️

The AMP Social Impact & Culture Committee Scholarship is designed for aspiring producers, composers, music supervisors, and future music industry professionals looking to take the next step.

Recipients may receive:
💻 A laptop + music software
🎓 Music education and training
🤝 Industry mentorship
📄 Resume support
🎵 Internship opportunities

Whether you're interested in music production, music supervision, licensing, or the business side of music, there's a pathway for you.

Applications close August 3.

Don't sleep on this one 👀

Apply here: https://buildingbeats.org/amp-application

06/09/2026

☀️ Summer’s here.

What are your summer programs looking like? 👀

Still running the same old activities? 🥱

There’s still time to lock us in!⚡️

Building Beats brings hands-on creative programs to students across NYC.

Students learn to:
🔥 Make beats
🎛️ DJ
🎤 Launch podcasts
⚙️ Explore music technology

Along the way, they build creative confidence, digital literacy, technical skills, and real-world experience. 🚀

The next J Dilla or Missy Elliott could be sitting in your program this summer. Let’s help them realize their potential. 🎧

Drop “BUILD” in the comments or hit the link in our bio to get started. 🔗💛

06/09/2026

☀️ Summer's here.

Still figuring out your summer programming? 👀

Building Beats brings hands-on creative programs to schools, camps, libraries, and community organizations across NYC. ⚡️

Students learn to make beats, DJ, launch podcasts, and explore music technology while building creative confidence, digital literacy, and real-world skills. 🚀

The next J Dilla or Missy Elliott could be sitting in your program this summer. Let's help them realize their potential. 🎧

Interested?
🔗 https://buildingbeats.org/bbworkshops-sign-up

06/04/2026

Did you know? 👀

is a legendary rapper, songwriter, and producer in modern music history. 🏆🎤

In 2019, she became the first female rapper inducted into the . She’s also the first female rapper to be inducted into the in 2023.

Beyond her own catalog, Missy’s fingerprints are all over some of the biggest songs of the ‘90s and 2000s. Through her work as a songwriter and producer, she’s worked with artists like , , , , , , , and more. 🔥

From her longtime creative partnership with to her genre-bending sound and iconic visuals, Missy helped change the game. 💯

What’s your favorite Missy joint? Could be a song she rapped on, produced, wrote, or all three 👀

Or do you have another fun fact?! Drop it below ⬇️

06/03/2026

If you’re producing, songwriting, composing, or building your sound right now — tap in 👀🎧

The launched the Award for emerging creatives ages 18–29 working across R&B, hip-hop, soul, and music across the African diaspora.

Yes — that Babyface! Producer, songwriter, LaFace Records co-founder, and the mind behind records from TLC, Usher, Toni Braxton, Outkast, Beyoncé, Boyz II Men, Ariana Grande, and way more ⚡️

Winner receives:
💰 $10K career grant
🤝 mentorship on both the creative + business side of music

A lot of opportunities like this get missed simply because nobody passed the info along.

So we figured we would.

Deadline is June 30.

Drop “BMI” or “BABYFACE” in the comments and we’ll send the link 🔗

05/06/2026

If you work in music and need support, this is for you!👇

The Emergency Fund provides financial assistance, mental health support, and recovery resources for those in the music industry facing hardship. If you or someone you know is dealing with financial, medical, or personal challenges, don’t overlook this.

⚠️ Must have 5+ years in the industry OR 6 released recordings.
💰 Funds paid directly to providers (landlord, bank, utility company, etc.)
🔗 Visit www.musicares.org/get-help

Drop “Fund” in the comments, and we’ll send the link!

04/28/2026

This is what community looks like, real support, engaging collaboration and MAJOR impact.

Swipe through to see everyone who made it happen 📸

Special thanks to our lead sponsors and partner for believing in the mission.

Much love to the vendors and local businesses who kept the vibes right all night: & Blue Sage Acupuncture!

Every ticket, tee, and donation fuels Building Beats’ mission to support underserved youth through music programs and career pathways. Thank you for being part of it!💛

04/16/2026

The merch store is now open! 🍩🔥

The wait is officially over, grab our newest drops and limited-edition merch from previous years before it’s all gone for good.

We’re just 2 DAYS OUT from DAF20 and tickets are running out, so grab one today!

All proceeds from our shop go directly toward building beats programs and initiatives like our BBWorkshops. Our programs are designed to empower the next generation of creators, giving them the tools, tech, and mentorship they need to find their sound and own their craft.

Quick shout out to our partner for holding it down and making all of this possible. We couldn’t do this without you! 🤝

Drop “SHOP” in the comments for the link + tickets OR visit link in bio!

04/15/2026

We are 3️⃣ days away from 20 and would like to take a moment to highlight our sponsors for this year’s event!💫🙌

An event of this scale doesn’t happen without a community that believes in the music, culture, and the mission. We want to take a moment to give a huge shoutout to the partners making this year’s celebration possible 💛

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Want to get your brand in front of our community and some of the greatest DJs in the world? We are still accepting product sponsors for:

🛍️ Artist Gift Bags: Contribute items for our headliners: Questlove, DJ Spinna, DJ Bles-sed, and DJ Tara.

🎟️ Raffle Contributions: Feature your products or services in our legendary event raffle.

🎁 Attendee Discounts: Offer a 10% discount to our DAF20 attendees and drive new fans to your brand.

Interested? DM us to talk more!

Address

37 North 15th Street
New York, NY
11222

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

Website

http://www.buildingbeats.org/

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