Project RYTMO

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Mychal Fabela - a graduate of Level 3 - was recently accepted into Berklee's prestigious Summer Program for 2010 - the first ever for a RYTMO student! Not only that, but he got a full scholarship!! WOW. After helping him prepare for the audition in our Berklee Training Track, he showed nothing but gratitude, hard work and perseverance. And, now.... we cant applaud enough! Now its up to you to help him REALLY get there by making a donation to support his airfare, meals and lodging. Congrats Mychal - we'll see you Boston. :)

The lovely, 17-year old Jasmine Johnson - RYTMO veteran and volunteer - just recently got accepted into the prestigious Chapman University for Creative Writing in Fall! RYTMO is so excited for Jasmine that we were able to pay her initial school fees (thanks to a private donor) AND secure her a job at Wells Fargo right near the school (thanks to our Board of Directors)! Jasmine has seen some very rough times in her life, so we celebrate her achievement today and cant wait to see her blossom in the coming year! Click here to read her incredible story....

MUSIC EDUCATORS USE SHURE MICROPHONES TO TRAIN YOUNG PERFORMERS: Program Provides Positive, Creative and Professional Environment For Talented, Underserved Youth

ANAHEIM, CA, April 15, 2010 – Shure Incorporated is proud to play a role in the non-profit Project RYTMO (Reaching Youth Through Music Opportunities), now in its seventh year in Anaheim, California. The free after-school program, funded in part by the state and federal governments, provides a creative, positive and professional environment for underserved youth who demonstrate musical, technical and/or business potential in the arts.

Project RYTMO’s mission is to educate, empower and equip young people between the ages of 14 and 24 through music, music technology and artistic development. Since 2003, the program has served more than 350 at-risk youth, many of whom have been homeless or have had experience with the juvenile justice system.

To show its support for music education, Shure donated SLX 2 wireless and SM 58 hard-wired microphones to the program. “As a company, we pride ourselves on giving back to the community,” says Shure President and CEO Sandy LaMantia. “These kids show immense promise and we couldn’t be more pleased to lend our support to this program, which is helping them fulfill their artistic and professional potential.”

“The microphones are vital to the success of our program,” says Project RYTMO founder and executive director Joey Arreguin. “Sponsors like Shure are critical, since they supply our kids with much needed professional products. As our program grows, so does the demand for gear. These are kids are hungry to learn how to integrate professional products like Shure mics into recording, live shows, film and television. We can’t thank Shure enough.”

Project RYTMO offers 9-week sessions, with classes including music history, commercial songwriting, digital recording and live audio/engineering. During the sessions, students are also taught life-enriching skills such as goal setting, project planning, leadership and professionalism. Giving back is also a critical part of the program, as each student must commit to performing two hours of community service at the conclusion of each 9-week session.

Most importantly, says Arreguin, Project RYTMO keeps young people in low-income areas off the streets.  The supportive environment helps them overcome barriers and create something positive in their lives. “Music is the tool we use to engage them in those critical hours during the day when they wouldn’t otherwise have something to do,” Arreguin explains. “We’re giving them a positive, creative outlet.”

Project RYTMO also helps prepare young people for the career world, by focusing on occupational skills training. “We’re engaging kids in computers and technology,” Arreguin points out. “Whether or not they choose music for a career, we’re giving them fundamental computer skills they can take to any job in the future. That’s important.”

Many Project RYTMO graduates have gone on to start their own record labels, video and audio companies, perform live shows or produce music for themselves or other artists. Arreguin is now looking to expand Project RYTMO into other parts of California and has just entered into a partnership with the Berklee School of Music in Boston that will allow eligible young people to participate in online learning and even apply for music scholarships.

For more information on Project RYTMO, visit www.rytmo.org .
 
About Shure Incorporated
 
Founded in 1925, Shure Incorporated (www.shure.com) is widely acknowledged as the world's leading manufacturer of microphones and audio electronics. Over the years, the Company has designed and produced many high-quality professional and consumer audio products that have become legendary for performance, reliability, and value.  Shure’s diverse product line includes world-class wired microphones and wireless microphone systems for performers and presenters, award-winning earphones and headsets for MP3 players and smartphones, and top-rated phonograph cartridges for professional DJs. Today, Shure products are the first choice whenever audio performance is a top priority.
 
Shure Incorporated corporate headquarters is located in Niles, Illinois, in the United States. The Company has additional manufacturing facilities and regional sales offices in China, Germany, Hong Kong, Japan, Mexico, The United Kingdom, and the United States.

RYTMO's 2nd Annual "Above the Bottle: Underage Alcohol Prevention" event was a success!!! We rocked & informed the crowd with some nice performances, excellent speakers who shared their stories, and handed out great resources.

RYTMO's Spring Sessions are here! Come out to Orientation on Tuesday, March 30 from 4-5pm to apply for classes or to simply find out more about the program. Download an application here. Be sure to bring it with you, along with all the items on the application checklist. Click here to find out more about the classes and what we offer!

Spring Sessions will be held every Thursday from 4-6pm for 9 weeks. Sessions run from April 8 - June 3.

Join Project RYTMO and the Purpose Community Church for our 2nd "Above the Bottle" event. The evening will address underage drinking prevention and feature guest speakers, live music, vital info and some munchies. Dont be shy! Come by and learn some facts about alcoholism, for you or a family member.

Above the Bottle -- Thursday, March 25, 2010, 6pm-8pm. L&L Studios, 1007 E North Street, Anaheim, CA 92805.