EMPOWERING GIRLS
IN MUSIC TECHNOLOGY
“ONLY
6.5%
OF MUSIC
PRODUCERS
ARE FEMALE”
- ANNENBERG INCLUSION STUDY
OUR IMPACT
Girls Make Beats is on a mission to close the gender gap in Music Education and Technology. We are here to change the image of what music producers, DJs, and audio engineers look like.
OVER
900
GIRLS
Our programs have served over 900 girls across the country and around the world since 2012.
HISTORICALLY UNDERREPRESENTED GROUPS
Three-quarters of the girls we serve come from historically underrepresented groups, including Black, Latinx, and low-income households.
75%
OUR MISSION
Our mission at GMB is to empower girls ages 5 to 17 by expanding the female presence of music producers, DJs, and audio engineers. We aim to increase our impact through our educational programming, events and mentorship. We provide music technology education, leadership development, and mentorship to help prepare girls with the necessary tools and knowledge to successfully navigate and build successful careers in the music industry. Your support will ensure that we are equipped with the staff, facilities, and materials to continue to serve these young women.
FACILITIES
LOS ANGELES, CA
VIRTUAL TOUR: GMB Academy LA
Take a virtual tour of the Girls Make Beats Academy in Los Angeles and discover our state-of-the-art facility! Designed to inspire creativity, our academy is equipped with top-tier music production equipment and industry-standard software, offering an unparalleled learning experience. From cutting-edge recording studios to DJ stations and production workspaces, every element of our academy is crafted to empower girls to explore and excel in music production, DJing, and audio engineering. Step inside and see how we’re shaping the future of music, one beat at a time!
PREVIOUS
INTERNATIONAL CAMPS
NAIROBI, KENYA
HOSTED AT: SUPER SONIC STUDIO
RECAP VIDEO: KENYA CAMP
What an absolute dream and honor it has been to be able to connect with passionate, talented young girls all the way in Africa. Our mission at Girls Make Beats has always been to empower girls GLOBALLY, and with the help of our dedicated team and support system, every day we are closer to being a world wide organization. Stay tuned for a closer, behind the scenes, look at our Kenya Camp!
CANTAGALLO, PERU
HOSTED AT: SUPER SONIC STUDIO
So excited to continue to educate, uplift, create and motivate more girls all around the world. Thank you @la_yiyi__ aka DJ YIYI for all of the love and knowledge shared...stay tuned for more!
RECAP VIDEO: PERU CAMP