The Vision

A Professional Recording Studio

& Audio Learning Laboratory
 A Professional Recording Studio &
Audio Learning Laboratory
What: A state-of-the-art production environment,
musical instruments, a digital music library.

Users: Youth and adult YMCA members, and hourly-r

ental customers.

Output: Music, sound effects, narration, and poetry,

Gear: Microphones, vocal booth, computers, piano

keyboards, synthesizers, software, electronic drums,
an electric guitar, a saxophone, a violin, African
drums.

Field trips: Concerts, recording studios, exhibits.

 YMCA Mission

YMCA International: enhance understanding

of the world.

YMCA USA:
respond to critical social needs.
deepen youth's positive values and
motivation to learn.

San Francisco YMCA: provide resources that

each neighborhood needs.
 Global Understanding
Digital Music Library will house music
and audio arts from around the world.

African Diaspora.
African music
Gospel
Blues
Jazz
More than Hip-Hop and Rap
 Values
Collaboration

No cussing, no violent lyrics

Personal Growth through expression

transformative, therapeutic
lyrics about their lives, families,
friends, future, fears

Ownership, Respect for equipment

 Educational Benefits

Intellectual Development
"The very best engineers and technical designers
in the Silicon Valley industry are, nearly without
exception, practicing musicians." -The Center for
the Arts in the Basic Curriculum

Hands-on, Project-Based Learning

"There is ample evidence that Project-Based
Learning is an effective method for teaching
students complex processes and procedures such
as planning, communicating, problem solving, and
decision making." -The Autodesk Foundation
 Career Development
Professional Preparation
Sound Engineering
Music Performance
Electrical Engineering
Sound Design for film, theater, television, dance
Radio Broadcasting
Computer Programming

Work Ethic
Students will be paid to engineer recordings for customers.

Real-World Opportunities
professional contacts
field trips
internships
 Community Benefits

Affordable Professional Studio

Bridging the Digital Divide

 Revenue

Hourly rentals will contribute to

operating costs.
 Existing Limitations

Untreated Room: Not soundproofed or

acoustically treated.

Only One Workstation: Can't accommodate

multiple students.

No Maintenance Budget: No budget to repair

or upgrade, no budget for field trips.

Unprofessional: Lacks standard professional

gear and software.
 Objectives

Industry-Standard Technology

Multiple Workstations

Electronic Drums:
quiet, multiple students
better for the youngest kids

Soundproofing & Acoustic Treatment

 Advisors & Guests

People who have donated their time to our youths:

Songwriter for Celine Dion, Gina Schock

Owner, Hyde Street Studios, Michael Ward
President, Sound Arts, Brian Schmierer
Editor, Lucas Films/ Skywalker Sound, Jules Beasley
RCA Records Vice President, Marvin Robinson
Composer & French Horn Player, Scott Chowning
Violinist
Beatboxer
Dance Troupe
Drummer for Prince, Mike Jingles
 Cost

Approximately $45,000

Construction $30,000
Gear & Software $15,000