OUR PROGRAMS HAVE OFFICIALLY LAUNCHED AT HJ RUSSELL WEST END ACADEMY!
BY KESSLER CUFFMAN
Executive Director of Dynamo Studios
We had the great pleasure of launching a brand new music production program at HJ Russell West End Academy, a middle school in Atlanta, GA with an emphasis in STEAM programs.
This is partnership marks our inaugural expansion to ATL and our first opportunity to partner with Atlanta Public Schools.
CHECKOUT THE HIGHLIGHT REEL FROM THE LAUNCH!
THERE IS NOTHING WE LOVE MORE THAN EXPANDING TO NEW SCHOOLS!
At a producer/writer camp in fall 2022 , Bridgez, Vscript, and myself started talking about what it would look like to launch a branch of Dynamo in Atlanta. Launching a new program is no small task and launching in a city two hours away from our home base in Chattanooga, TN is an even bigger task. It turns out it would be much more feasible that we originally anticipated!
Fast forward to Q1 — Ross Louw started the conversation up again and recommended that I sit down with legendary producer Needlz. We both share a mutual love of serving the community and his vision matched up with ours perfectly. Between our connections and resources, we had everything we needed to make something happen — so we decided to get the ball rolling.
The first school we met with was Herman J Russell West End Academy. This ended up being the perfect place to form our inaugural partnership. We quickly got to work with JC Crowder, Sarah Yoo, and Eric White to map out the dream scenario and what it would look like to get the ball rolling before summer break. It turns out that this team had been wanting to launch something similar for years, but didn’t have the model or resources to bring the vision to fruition. Fortunately, that’s exactly what we bring to the table. Bing bang boom — the program was born.
The launch went off without a hitch and the kids are STOKED to move forward with this program. They are especially excited to be working with industry pros as they grow as young producers.
Keep an eye out as we begin expanding our partnerships to other schools in the area!
Thank you to the HJ Russell Staff & Admin, Needlz, everyone from Safety Club, everyone from Supa Friendz Music, Lee Baker, Cameron Flaisch, Twan Da God, Park3r, and our sponsors. We couldn’t do this work without you!!!
Through community partnership, Dynamo Studios empowers students and creatives through innovative and exciting educational experiences built around music production and the arts
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