Join our Spring programs
What you’ll get
Weekly workshops on creative careers
Professional mentorship from working creatives
Networking opportunities with artists, producers, and media professionals
College & career guidance for creative majors, scholarships, and financial aid
Paid gigs through our partners and clients
Access to our youth creative network on Discord
Support in learning content creation and building your portfolio
Creative internships & paid pathway opportunities
Studio visits, field trips, and opportunities to explore creative industries
Free to all genders and identities, ages 16–24, no experience needed
interested in Podcasting & radio?
Apply for Podcast & Radio
at The Lower East Side Girls Club
Frequency Society provides hands-on workshops where you’ll:
Learn interviewing, storytelling, and audio production
Create podcasts and stream or broadcast on a monthly live radio show
Connect with industry professionals, including radio hosts, journalists, DJs and artists
Program Details:
⏰ Time: 4 PM – 6 PM
📅 Duration: 12 weeks
📅 Schedule: Thursdays & select Saturdays, February 26 – May 28, 2026
⌛ Apply by February 13th to be considered!
interested in music production & business?
Apply for Music Production & Business
at The Lower East Side Girls Club
It offers hands-on workshops where you’ll:
Develop skills in music production, and industry knowledge
Work on personal creative projects with guidance from industry mentors
Create a portfolio of your work to present at the end-of-program showcase and receive a stipend upon completion
Program Details:
⏰ Time: 3/4 PM – 6 PM
📅 Duration: 12 weeks
📅 Schedule: Fridays, February 27 – June 5, 2026
⌛ Apply by February 13th to be considered!
About bbLeaders
Who We Are
bbLeaders is a core group of Building Beats alumni, students and emerging leaders in the youth music community. Through mentorship, workshops, gigs and employment opportunities, Building Beats helps young artists grow and develop to the next level by providing hands on experience in the creative industry.
Ages 16-24 are encouraged to apply.
At bbLeaders, we recognize the importance of high school and post-secondary college success and strive to offer a comprehensive support system for our members as they navigate the complex world of higher education. We believe that cultivating well-rounded individuals with diverse skill sets is crucial for thriving in today's competitive world.
By joining bbLeaders, young artists will not only develop their skills and grow their networks, but also gain the confidence and resilience necessary to thrive in the ever-evolving world.
Our Fall & Spring cohorts invite you to take part in a series of workshops that focuses on entrepreneurship, leadership and life skills to help young artists become successful creative and music professionals.
Topics will include artist development, digital marketing, contract and performance negotiation, music licensing and publishing, personal finance and navigating the post-secondary education world.
Artists in the bbLeaders program will be connected to:
Opportunities within the music and creative industry including internships at record labels, music tech companies and recording studios
Assistant teaching roles in our workshops
A chance to visit colleges and vocational educational programs to connect with teachers and alumni
Performance opportunities with our various corporate and city partners
A chance to travel to visit other cities for workshops with our network of partner organizations
Contribute to our monthly radio show hosted at Newtown Radio
Artists will also have the opportunity to meet and network with various creative professionals from NYC's media and entertainment industries.
Workshops are held online, at our headquarters in Brooklyn and various professional settings.
