With support from the California Arts Council, TODAY’S FUTURE SOUND will offer a year long series of Therapeutic Beat Making (TBM) workshops for high school students Future Sounds. Future Sounds uses the artistry and culture of Hip Hop—and in particular beatmaking—to learn, grow and heal. TBM instructors, trained in trauma-responsive practices engage under-resourced students of color in a cultural phenomenon they identify with, to center mental health and mindfulness strategies into lessons on cultural and social history, music theory, and music making. TBM provides an avenue for youth to effectively and intentionally express their truth in a healthy and socially adaptive manner. Outcomes include improved self-concept and better emotional regulation students can use to identify their passions and move toward their futures with purpose.