How do we go from raw inspiration to a radio-ready song? We work in waves. What starts with a single line has the power to transform lives, families, and even communities.
SONG OF THE WEEK
FEAR NOT
Fear Not was written and produced by a group of students from SMART Summer Program inside of Mt Olivet Baptist Church.
The idea for the song began with a conversation about what everyone wanted out of life in general. That lead into a conversation about the obstacles in life that keep you from achieving what you envision for your life.
The students decided that fear was the biggest obstacle, so they wrote their song about overcoming their fears."
Who
We Amplify Voices (WAV) is a non-profit based in Columbus, Ohio. WAV hosts collaborative workshops where middle school students partner with local musicians and producers to write and record radio-ready songs. Since 2010, we have empowered over 1500 students in Central Ohio.
What
WAV uses music as a catalyst to inspire students to find their point of view, share their perspective, and make a difference in their city.
How
85%
of students served were in At Risk or Special Needs schools.
96%
of our students strongly agree that WAV helped them understand how they use their creativity
86%
strongly agree that they liked the WAV group work
96%
of students strongly felt that they had creative talents after attending a WAV experience
