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Here to disrupt systems of inequity through healing-based music education, creative career pathways, and multigenerational community engagement.

Find us at ‘The Beat of Resilience’ this Saturday Find us at ‘The Beat of Resilience’ this Saturday April 11th at 10:30am-2pm, we’ll be tabling and sharing some information about our resources, programming and future opportunities!

En Español:

¡Ven acompañanos  a «The Beat of Resilience» este sábado 11 de abril, de 10:30 a 2:00 pm ! ¡Tendremos una mesa para compartir información sobre nuestros recursos, nuestra programación y futuras oportunidades!
Calling all 18-24 year old creatives to sign up to Calling all 18-24 year old creatives to sign up to perform at our Open mic Night April 17th from 5pm- 9pm At YMF!

We welcome all performers looking for a space & opportunity to showcase your talent, Come support your friends & make new ones

If you plan on performing please rsvp via interest form in bio and submit your backtrack to allison allison@ymf.org

Enjoy some great drinks from @ourmidnightbrew & art prints @avamariaworld 

Also email allison@ymf.org with any questions!

Spanish:

Llamando a todos los creativos de entre 18-24 años para que se apunten a participar en nuestra Noche de Micro Abierto el 17 de abril, de 5pm-9pm, en YMF.

Damos la bienvenida a todos los artistas que busquen un espacio y una oportunidad para mostrar su talento. Ven a apoyar a tus amigos y haz nuevas amistades.

Si piensas participar, confirma tu asistencia a través del formulario de interés que aparece en la bio y envía tu pista de acompañamiento a Allison allison@ymf.org

Disfruta de unas bebidas deliciosas de @ourmidnightbrew
E impresiones artísticas de @avamariaworld 

¡Si tienes alguna pregunta, envía un email a allison@ymf.org!

#southcentral #openmic
Taller Comunitario para la Salud Finaciera Con el Taller Comunitario para la Salud Finaciera
Con el aumento del fraude y las estafas, es importante educarse. Acompañe a YMF y Chase para aprender cómo mantenerse organizado puede ayudarle a estar seguro, cómo identificar estafas comunes y protegerse, y qué hacer si usted o un ser querido se ve afectado por fraude o robo de identidad.

Regístrese en ymf.org o por el link en bio
🗣️Excited to announce some of our special guest/ p 🗣️Excited to announce some of our special guest/ performers for our April 17th Open Mic Night from 5pm-9pm at YMF!

⭐ DJ QUETZALI | @3melyemely 
⭐ Alexandra! | @alexdenisedavis 
⭐ Obee Bars | @_o.b.e.e_music 
⭐ NASU! | @nasuband_ 
⭐ MelancholiA | @melancholia_la 
⭐ Los Alkies | @losalkies 

Sign-ups still open for ALL & ANY 18-24 year old performers so please fill out the form in bio if you’re interested in performing. Performers who need a backtrack please fill out the form & email the track to allison@ymf.org as soon as possible. 

Email allison@ymf.org with any questions!

Flyers by @alyssamarlenev

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En español ✨

Nos complace anunciar a algunos de los artistas invitados especiales que participarán en nuestra Noche de Micro Abierto del 17 de abril, de 5pm-9pm, en YMF.

⭐ DJ QUETZALI | @3melyemely
⭐ Alexandra! | @alexdenisedavis
⭐ Obee Bars | @_o.b.e.e_music
⭐ NASU! | @nasuband_
⭐ MelancholiA | @melancholia_la
⭐ Los Alkies | @losalkies

Las inscripciones siguen abiertas para TODOS los artistas de entre 18-24 años, así que, si te interesa participar, completa el formulario que encontrarás en la bio. Los artistas que necesiten una pista de acompañamiento deben completar el formulario y enviarnos la pista por email a allison@ymf.org lo más pronto posible.

¡Envía un correo electrónico a allison@ymf.org si tienes alguna pregunta!

Flyers por @alyssamarlenev
🎤 Calling all 18-24 year old Creatives to sign up 🎤 Calling all 18-24 year old Creatives to sign up to perform at our Open Mic Night April 17th from 5pm-9pm at YMF! 

We welcome all performers looking for a space & opportunity to showcase your talent, come support your friends & make new ones 🫂

If you plan on performing please rsvp via Interest Form in bio and submit your backtrack to allison@ymf.org 

Enjoy some great drinks from @ourmidnightbrew 

Also email allison@ymf.org with any questions! 

Flyer by @alyssamarlenev ✨
Stop by tomorrow for our Studio Recording Workshop Stop by tomorrow for our Studio Recording Workshop from 5pm-7pm where some of our Songwriting students @melancholia_la will be tracking their bands music! 

Open to all 18-24 year old students who are interested. This is a great opportunity to learn the basics of tracking a band 🎸 Feel free to bring a friend! 

Street parking, ride-share, carpool or public transit is heavily encouraged.

See you soon!
From the House of Kong to our Community After sup From the House of Kong to our Community

After supplying their Major V headphones and Bromley speakers for use in House of Kong, the immersive exhibit celebrating the last 25 years of Gorillaz and their new record The Mountain, @marshall donated this amazing gear to the Young Musicians Foundation!

Our students and young creatives will put these awesome tools to good use in our tuition-free, community-based music production, Djing, songwriting, media arts production classes and projects here at the YMF Center for Music and Creative Technologies in Historic South Central LA. 

The Major Vs and Bromley’s will also have a tremendous impact on the concerts, workshops, and special events YMF brings to our communities throughout the year.
Join us for Upcycle Day at Creative Drop-In and tu Join us for Upcycle Day at Creative Drop-In and turn something from your closet into something new. 🪡🧵

Tuesday, March 17 | 3-6PM 

Bring a clothing item, add your own touch, and remix your style. ✂️

📍1044 E Jefferson Blvd Suite A, Los Angeles, CA 90011
The first episode of Creative Conversations Corner The first episode of Creative Conversations Corner is here! 🎙️✨

Created to uplift the voices and lived experiences of YMF’s Media Arts students, Creative Conversations Corner is a space for reflection and connection. 💭

Filmed during Drop-In hours, the podcast captures real conversations with students as they share personal stories, art that inspires them, and the perspectives that shape who they are as creatives and individuals. 🎬🎶

Whether you’ve been part of Creative Drop-In or are just discovering what we do, we invite you to tune in and be part of the journey.

Click the link in bio to watch the first episode, hear from our students, and join the conversation.🎥 

YouTube | @ymfcreativecorner

For more information: classes@ymf.org
Upcycle at Creative Drop-In ♻️ Bring an old cloth Upcycle at Creative Drop-In ♻️

Bring an old clothing item and join us for a hands-on session where we’ll upgrade pieces from our closets into something new.

March 17, 2026 | 3-6PM 

Come create, experiment, and remix your style ✂️✨
A big thank you to Black Bass Collective for givin A big thank you to Black Bass Collective for giving our students a glimpse into the LA DJ scene 💿 

From diaspora sounds to LA party culture history, students got hands-on with professional DJ equipment! 🎛️✨
Our students had an amazing time performing at Cou Our students had an amazing time performing at Council-member Curren Price Jr.’s @currendpricejr Lincoln Theatre Block Party last Saturday for their Black History Month Celebration. It was a wonderful to share in an afternoon of creativity, community, celebration of the Lincoln Theatre’s next chapter.
We’re so excited to announce Los South Central Pla We’re so excited to announce Los South Central Players performing this Saturday, Feb.28th, at Councilmember Curren Price Jr.’s Black History Month Celebration 

📅 Feb. 28, 2026
⏰ 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
📍 Lincoln Theatre
2300 S. Central Ave.
Los Angeles 90011

#repost @currendpricejr office
#southcentral
It’s almost the Saturday! ⭐️ Meet your DJ Workshop It’s almost the Saturday! ⭐️ Meet your DJ Workshop Facilitators from Black Bass Collective 🎧 supported by @housesofluv 

Drop a comment if you’re coming by! 

Feel free to bring your usb to practice or showcase your own DJ sets. Make sure to rsvp via Google Form in bio as soon as possible as space is limited.

Rideshare, public transit or street parking is heavily encouraged 🚗

#workshop #dj
YMF is currently searching for a short term violin YMF is currently searching for a short term violin teaching artist for the month of March, with potential for more opportunities throughout the year. 

If you are violinist, comfortable teaching 4th-5th grade in an afterschool setting, apply using the link in our bio or on our website!
Earlier this year, our 5-8th students at Sacred He Earlier this year, our 5-8th students at Sacred Heart Elementary took to the stage to show off what they have learned so far!

We are so proud of these classes, and thankful for our amazing team of teaching artists, Marcus Buser, Mario Felix, Shaharoh Chism, and Nigel Deane! 👏🏼

We have been providing music at Sacred Heart Elementary for the past 7 years, and are grateful for their partnership and dedication to their students’ music education! 

Are you looking for a music program for your school? YMF offers flexible in-school and after-school music classes! Check out our website to learn more about how to partner and share the power of music with your school community! 🎶✨
During last week’s creative drop hours we hosted a During last week’s creative drop hours we hosted a vision board party where we set goals for the year and inspired each other with our dreams and creativity. While some were crafting, others explored DJ equipment, took photos, or rehearsed. 

That is what makes Creative Drop-In special. Everyone has the freedom to create in their own way.

Thank you to everyone who stopped by and spent time with us 💛

If you missed it, do not worry. Creative Drop-In happens every Tuesday from 3 to 6 PM.

It is a great space to explore different types of media, experiment, and connect 🎧
We’re celebrating this Black History Month by coll We’re celebrating this Black History Month by collaborating with Black Bass Collective, a Black & Afro-latino South Central-based DJ collective, to offer a free DJ Workshop (supported by Houses Of Luv) for our 18-24 year old students on Sat. Feb 28th, 5pm-8pm, which will include:

🎧Brief history of House/Bounce/Ghetto Tech
🎧Music Demonstrations & Mini-Production lessons
🎧Beat-matching & Networking Mixer

Bring your friends 🫂

RSVP via link in bio 🔗 Spots are limited. Early registration is heavily encouraged.

Rideshare, carpool, public transit or street parking suggested.

Hope to see you there!!
Have you heard about our Creative Drop-In Hours at Have you heard about our Creative Drop-In Hours at YMF?

This deep dive into the program by our Story Telling Intern Lalou Ratsimihah explores the impact of this program, and why it’s important to YMF participants and community!

These open format hours are free every Tuesday from 3-6pm for students aged 16-24! For more info on how to join us, check the link in bio.

¿Has oído hablar de nuestras horas creativas en YMF?

Este profundo análisis  en el programa por parte de nuestra interna de narración de historias, Lalou Ratsimihah, explora el impacto de este programa y por qué es importante para los participantes y la comunidad de YMF.

Este  horario abierto es gratis todos los martes de 3 a 6 de la tarde para estudiantes de entre 16 y 24 años. Para obtener más información sobre cómo participar, consulta el enlace en la biografía.
You asked, and we listened 🎧 We are offering our You asked, and we listened 🎧

We are offering our Intro to DJing Class every Wednesday 6pm-7pm for registration for our 18-24 year old students

Space is limited, we strongly encourage you to register asap via link in bio or head to our website: 
www.ymf.org 

This is designed for beginners with no prior experience that are interested in gaining hands-on experience using DJ equipment & software (Serato), beatmatching, mixing, building a library and song transitions 💿

flyer by @alyssamarlenev ✨
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