Songs For Kids in NYC!
Songs For Kids NYC is bringing music into the hearts and homes of kids and young adults in the Greater NYC Area with disabilities, illnesses, and injuries.
At no cost to families, participating kids are matched with professional musician mentors who can make their musical dreams come true, whether that’s singing their favorite songs, building confidence with performing, learning an instrument, or writing and recording their own music.
We meet every kid exactly where they are. For some of our kids, just listening to music and engaging with our mentors is a powerful experience. To make our services as accessible as possible for families, our mentors meet kids at home where they can feel safe and comfortable.
Take a look as Songs For Kids mentees, Bennett and Danielle, talk about what our program has meant to them.
What Can You Do With A Mentor?
Songs For Kids mentors work to be present with kids regardless of their learning abilities, sensory processing, degree of movement, or coordination. We take the time to get to know each kid’s unique needs and ensure they are getting the most out of each session. The focus is on having fun and enjoying the music.
Activities that kids can do with their mentors include:
- Sing along with your mentor
- Songwriting
- Build confidence with performing
- Learn an instrument
- Anything else musical? Just ask!
About Our Mentors
Our mentors are professional musicians with excellent musicianship as well as experience in songwriting and live performance. Songs For Kids musicians excel at building trust and rapport with kids and their families. Protecting kids’ health and safety is our first priority, so all mentors go through a rigorous application process, which includes a background check.
Eligibility
To Be Eligible for Consideration, Kids Must Be:
- Between the ages of 10 and 39
- Live within the Greater NYC Area
To find out more, click the button below and fill out a quick form with some basic info. Someone from Songs For Kids will be in touch with you within a week
WHO QUALIFIES
Songs For Kids NYC Qualification for At Home Mentorship is decided on a case-by-case basis, but we work with kids and families of all situations. To give you an idea, here’s a list of just some of the disabilities, illnesses, injuries, genetic disorders, and conditions that we work with:
- Autism Spectrum Disorders
- Blindness
- Brain Injuries
- Burn Injuries
- Cancer
- Cerebral Palsy
- Cystic Fibrosis
- Down Syndrome
- Heart Conditions
- Limb Difference and Amputation
- Muscular Dystrophy
- Neurodevelopmental Disorders
- Paralysis
- Sensory Processing Disorders
- Sickle Cell Disease
- Spina Bifida
Not sure if you qualify? Please reach out and ask! It’s our goal to share this experience with as many kids as possible. Email us at info@songsforkids.org or call directly at 404-541-9231!
