Rhythm is a unique program giving youth aged 16-23 the opportunity to work with professional DJs to build self confidence, self esteem and move towards a positive self image while learning disc jockeying skills using the latest technology – and there is no cost to the participants.

The program will also serve participants by:

• The groups of four participants will meet once a week for 8 weeks to learn basic skills like beat mixing and scratching.
• Providing participants employability and life skills that will result in improved self awareness, self esteem, and self confidence.
• Reinforcing those skills through development of DJing and healthy eating  designed to confirm professional and personal growth.
• Identifying strengths and supporting clients as they address their barriers while working on specialized project involving confidence building, disc jockeying skills, time management, organizational skills, interpersonal skills and more…all while having fun!
• Providing supportive environment to develop life, employability and occupational skills to become more integrated and have a greater respect for the community as a whole.

Upon completion of the program, each participant will be awarded a certificate, a recording of their own mix, and a gift certificate that they can put towards furthering their DJ skills.

What People are saying about RHYTHM

“I think RHYTHM is a very, very good thing to have. My daughter loved it. She liked the DJs and everyone who worked there.”

“DJ-ing also helps boost confidence, self esteem and all in a noticeable way, as when they leave the course, the kids are arguably more suited to the real life.”

“You never know – you could have the next protégé here that could become the next big thing. It would be cool to be part of that.” – DJ Trixxx

“More is taught than just DJ-ing…”

Release: Chronicle Herald — DJs Help Turn Tables on Shyness
Hip-hop tracks blare out of a small third-floor room in an otherwise quiet Halifax office building on a Monday evening. A look of concentration spreads over Michel Leblanc’s face as the budding DJ bobs his head up and down, matching the tempo of Akon’s Locked Up…

 

How Do I Get Involved?

We are currently accepting participants for the RHYTHM program.

Click Here to Apply!

 

For more information about RHYTHM please contact:

Katie Lewis

429-5878
info@reachability.org

Specific Accommodation(s) available upon request