UpBeat NYC: Free Music Education in the South Bronx
Update: 2025-12-12
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UpBeat NYC, a non-profit organization, offers free music education to students in the South Bronx, empowering them to pursue their musical dreams without financial barriers. Co-founded by Liza Austria and Richard Miller in 2009, the program has grown from a small group of children to over 210 students, with a waitlist of over 150. The organization, located in Mott Haven, provides a safe and nurturing environment, contributing to higher graduation rates among high school students. Funded by private donations and government grants, UpBeat NYC is expanding its program to reach more children in the community.
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