Making music. Building confidence. Creating community.
Heartbeat Detroit brings music education and creative opportunities to young people across Detroit.
Every student deserves access to excellent arts education.
Heartbeat Detroit is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit bringing music and performing arts instruction to Detroit school communities with limited or no access to arts education.
From First Beat To Finished Song
School Music Programs
Bands, choirs, drum ensembles, and hands-on music instruction.
Songwriting & Workshops
Creative sessions that turn ideas and experiences into original music.
Recording & Production
Studio-based learning that brings songs from concept to finished recording.
Community Events
Drum circles, performances, festivals, and other shared music experiences.
Fresh From The Studio
Original music written and recorded by students at Heartbeat Detroit.
Through songwriting, collaboration, and time in the studio, students take their ideas from the first spark to finished recordings.
IN THEIR OWN WORDS
“Heartbeat Sessions helped my daughter become more social and brought out a talent I didn’t know she had.”
Heartbeat Detroit’s work is made possible with support from partners committed to expanding educational opportunity for Detroit youth.
Help make more music possible.
Connect with Heartbeat Detroit to bring programs to your school or community — or support the work with a donation.
