Girls Make Beats proposes a free, year-long after-school music and audio arts program serving girls of color in under-resourced Los Angeles communities. Held at the GMB Academy in North Hollywood, CA, the program offers weekly workshops in music production, DJing, and audio storytelling, led by professional women artists of color. Youth will create original works that reflect their lived experiences, culminating in public showcases and a digital sound archive.

CAC grant funds will support artist compensation, youth stipends, equipment, software, and accessibility accommodations, including ASL interpretation and adaptive materials. This program centers community voice and uses music as a tool for healing, empowerment, and cultural pride — providing girls with the skills, space, and support to tell their stories and build creative futures.