By Kirsten Stelt
Girls Rock Detroit and Girls Rock Rochester kicked off in the month of May this year and are both focused on advocating for women empowerment, LGBTQ+, and equality no matter race, socio-economic background, ethnicity or religion.
The nonprofit’s mission statement reads, “Girls Rock Detroit is a community organization dedicated to fostering creative expression, positive self-esteem and community awareness for girls, women, gender expansive, and transgender people through music education and performance. By encouraging creativity, confidence, and collaboration in a supportive environment, we strive to empower young people to challenge preconceived notions of what they can do, what they can become, and become engaged members of our communities. We believe it is crucial that all young people have access to equipment and instruction regardless of their socio-economic background, religion, race, gender identity, sexuality or ethnicity.”
Young people should be encouraged to be their very true selves, and Girls Rock is all for this. Through music, creativity, arts, performances and self expression, this program is inspiring the girls of today.
This program partnered with Guitar Gabby & The TxLips Band, LLC. to start up an opportunity called “Pay What You Can” Music Business workshops. This will provide young people with the equipment and education necessary to get involved with the music industry- no matter who you are. “Our mission is to inspire diverse rockstars worldwide to challenge the boundaries set in various industries,” said Guitar Gabby & The TxLips Band, LLC.
They will also be providing opportunities for youth summer program camps: held the weeks of July 25 and August 1 as well as programs for adults.
Performance
July 27th
Learn the difference between performing on stage v.s professional industry spaces
Black History Music
Aug 31st
Learn the importance of black history in music and within different genres
Behind the Music
Sep 22nd
Learn the in’s and the out’s of the music business
Professionalism in the Entertainment Industry
Oct 27th
Learn the rules of “professional” engagement on and off the stage
To register, visit www.girlsrockdetroit.org/events
