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Building Beats

A nonprofit teaching kids life skills through music production and DJing

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!

04/14/2026

🚨Bring our creative programming to your students! We are now booking for Summer + Fall 2026.

Are you looking for something your students can actually engage with? Students in Building Beats programs walk away with real projects, hands-on creative tech experience, and skills they can carry forward in creative careers.

Your students deserve more than just another lecture; they deserve to build something that’s actually theirs 💯

Our curriculum is built for; Schools (public, private and charter), After-School Programs, DYCD / COMPASS aligned sites, and Community Organizations.

Our programs include:
🎹 Music Production
🎧 DJing
🎙 Podcasting
💻 Music Coding
Songwriting + Music Journalism coming Fall 2026!

Interested? Tap the link in our bio OR drop “BUILD” in the comments. Submit an inquiry today and let’s build something real together! 💛🗽

04/08/2026

🚨We’re raising $20K to fuel the next generation of creators, and we need your help to make it happen.

At Building Beats, we’re committed to providing life-changing programs that empower young people and help close the disproportionate gap in the creative workforce for underserved communities..

Every 💰goes toward access, opportunity, and real pathways into music, tech, and creative industries.

Tap in and be a part of something bigger.

Drop “DONATE” in the comments and we’ll send you the link OR visit the link in our bio. 💛🫶

12/23/2025

Spring applications are now open! Join us at Frequency Society or Creative Pathways—our FREE fall programs at the Lower Eastside Girls Club starting in February!

Join Frequency Society and Creative Pathways for hands-on workshops in DJing, music production, and radio. Connect with other young creatives, learn the business side of creative industries, get access to industry professionals, and receive support with college and post-secondary pathways.

📅 Deadline to apply: February 13, 2026
🔗 Link in bio — apply now!

12/18/2025

Match the Beat UPDATE! 💿

We’re at $21,548—just $28,452 to go to hit our $50K goal by Dec 31. Your gift powers free DJ, music production, podcasting, and coding—plus mentorship, college access, and workforce pathways for NYC + LA youth. Give what you can.

Employer match? Double your impact. 💞💞

Donate → link in bio

12/12/2025

📣 Calling all promoters, clubs, and nightlife collectives! 🪩🎚️

Throw the party everyone talks about and turn that energy into real impact for youth by supporting Building Beats! 🔊

Here’s how you can help:

1️⃣ Host a benefit party with us as your nonprofit partner
2️⃣ Donate a portion of your next show’s door/bar
3️⃣ Hire our students & alumni to DJ your event
4️⃣ Book a Building Beats takeover that students will curate, promo, and celebrate the night

Big love to , , , and for leading the way this year, and to so many more who’ve turned up for us. ❤️🎧

We’ve already got some exciting partnerships lined up for 2026. Make sure you join in on the action and amplify our impact! 💗📈

DM us or email [email protected] to get started. 📥🤝🏽

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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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