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“what viBe means to me is an unexplanable feeling. it's like an open door to the world of freedom. like a whole lot of ice cream. for me it has a deeper meaning because it was the only place where i could let out my deepest darkest secrets and all my emotions out without being afraid. it has taught me to never be afraid to be myself and be creative. it has taught me that there is always hope for happiness if you just look beyond the lines.”

~Tinaya, 16, HOTFiRE!

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all the time people

telling me what to do

at work, school and even home

man i don't know what to do

cause if i dont i will get fired

or fail a class

or even get in trouble

ooooh...
do this do that
do this do that
do this do that

just leave me the hell alone

i want to tell them
so bad

but i can't cause i'm just a kid

as they would say

but i don't think that i'm just a kid

i think i'm a young lady

(spoken)
because kids are all play

~Shanae, 17, Real Im(PERFECT)ions, viBeSongMakers 2007/8

viBeSongMakers viBe programs

viBeSongMakers is an advanced music/ song creation program where 4-6 girls express themselves musically through writing, recording and performing original songs in partnership with professional musicians. This 5 month program is offered once a year, and meets afterschool and on the weekends including an intensive weekend in a professional NYC recording studio!

viBeSongMakers use the power and strength of musical forms to construct narratives, poetry and the necessary stories to communicate their ideas and needs to our communities. Girls learn piano, songwriting, beginning guitar, drum machine, basic music theory and digital music producing as they construct individual and collective songs. They also learn business and entrepreneurial skills as they help design their CD packaging and help execute the marketing and distribution of their music.

viBeSongMakers go on to perform their music live with a band of professional musicians at various professional music venues and music festivals throughout NYC. Members of viBeSongMakers have performed with Grammy Award®- winning children's music group, Dan Zanes and Friends, and on Broadway at the New Victory Theatre.

Following the completion of their songs, the viBeSongMakers then translate their songs into music videos! In partnership with organizations like Smith Productions, girls learn basic video and editing skills, and direct, shoot, star in and edit their own spectacular music videos. Check out our latest music videos HERE.

Click on each music staff below to hear a splashy sample of voices that are sure to make your heart smile and your foot bounce to the beat!

HOTFiRE! - Finally Someone Hears Us

6figures - Press PLAY for the Truth

W.A.N.T.E.D. - 4 Letter Word

Real Im(PERFECT)ions - Beauty & Pain

GRADE 13 – Sidewalk Chalk

viBeSongMakers CDs are sold online and have found their way into independent record stores in the East Village, Brooklyn, Paris, radio stations and print media. Visit our online retailer to buy your viBe CDs today!

viBeSongMakers music is now available at eMusic! Download an album or song today!

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