Project RYTMO

"Without RYTMO I would not have this amazing opportunity to learn from some of the best in the music world at Berklee. RYTMO opened their arms and took me in as one of their own. This program has changed my life, and has also changed the lives of those like me who have also attended. I am truly grateful to have found Project RYTMO, and am honored and blessed to represent all of RYTMO this summer at the five-week summer performance program at Berklee College of Music."

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“ Before I came to Project RYTMO, I felt that my future as a singer-songwriter would never become a reality. I grew up in a rough, gang-infested neighborhood in Garden Grove, CA., where I had accepted the fact that I would never have a remote chance to fulfill my dreams in music. But thanks to the staff and support of Project R.Y.T.M.O., I see a very bright future ahead!”

"As a student in Project RYTMO, I’ve learned a lot about the music industry. RYTMO has shown me opportunities and given me knowledge of the industry. They’ve shown me how to utilize my skills and find my potential. Personally, I was offered employment by RYTMO. I did maintenance, photo editing, and graphic design. I thank RYTMO for the employment because it gave me work experience, given that it was my first job. Now, I am starting my own graphic design company! RYTMO is the ideal program for any youth who believes they have the skills and discipline to advance in the music industry."

"Before I came to RYTMO, I was homeless and not sure what I wanted to do but I was ready to give music a try. I knew that I always wanted to do something with music but did not have an opportunity to do it until I came to RYTMO. At RYTMO, I had the opportunity to learn many things about a music recording studio and music technology. I also learned some songwriting techniques and wrote 4 songs. Today we recorded some basic music tracks to those songs and later hope to make full scale recordings of those songs. If these songs turn out well I plan on writing an additional 8 songs to make a full album."

"Besides the knowledge that the RYTMO staff all shared with us about their musical experiences, Project RYTMO taught us, the “Monstars” [musical group, production company & record label started by Aaron, his brother Alex, and cousin Eric, all RYTMO students], a business side of the music industry, without it we wouldn’t own Monstar Productions legally, as our own publishing Company. Another great aspect that I enjoyed the most was the work-related experiences when we got a sneak peek of what it takes to run a show providing sound and entertainment.

THANKS to Joey, Lisa, Mike, Kyle, Britt, Adri-Anne, and Ian as well as everyone who volunteers, not only did we become extra-professional, but we were taught to move up little by little ‘til we reach the top without forgetting our ROOTS…"

"My time with Project Rytmo has been an amazing experience. By being in this program, I’ve learn so much from music theory to music history. The class has taught me how to be  a patient, creative, and more reasonable person. My goal is to be an artist/producer, with the values of the program, it has helped me become more dedicated to my music and has influenced me to strive to be a great producer. Overall, I feel I have progressed rapidly. Before I came I was already musically inclined, but with their additional lessons, I learned notation, how to count beats, what a motif is, and techniques to writing songs. As far as the music business, Project Rytmo has showed me the good n bad side of the industry. I learned the importance of protecting my material, because any idea from a person can be stolen if its not copyrighted. I was taught how to plan for myself as an artist, how to promote myself, what kind of audience should my music cater to, and many other ways that can help me progress and succeed. Currently, my understanding about the music industry is real good. I have copyrighted many of my beats and have leased them to artists. My network has been growing. I had the chance of meeting big names and working with such artists in the music industry, like Akon, Lil Wayne, T-pain, lil Mama, Lloyd, Chris brown, Roscoe Umali, Teddy Riley... and only growing.