Youth Volume relies on individual donors and small grant-providers to support the work of our organization.

Our studio's success with grassroots fundraising is what will prove to the world that a business model centering equity and community support CAN WORK! 

Demographics 

  • 38% receive financial aid
  • 63% youth of color (half of these students are Black)

​Every changemaking child in the Youth Volume classrooms benefits from being able to practice collaborating with people of various backgrounds as they make music together.

1 year of Youth Volume includes:

  • 30 private lessons
  • 30 group classes  
  • Place-Based Music Celebration workshop series, collaborative performance, and album with local musicians
  • quality instruments, music & materials
  • transportation support for parents
  • classroom snacks
  • tickets to local classical performances
  • annual Spring solo recital & community performances 

All donations are tax deductible​ and should be addressed to our fiscal sponsor Allied Media Projects. ​

If you'd like Youth Volume to save the 10% fiscal sponsor fee AMP imposes on your donation, please email clara@detroityouthvolume.org with the amount you'd like to give and she'll send you a link.

How much & how often should I give? 

  • $1,380 covers a year of 30-minute lessons for a beginner plus all of the above.
  • $1,830 covers a year of 45-minute lessons for an intermediate or advanced student plus all of the above.
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  1. Any amount, big or small, helps us continue accomplishing our dreams. 
  2. Our DYV Sustainers commit to making a recurring annual, quarterly or monthly donation. Our current monthly donors give $5-50 per month.  
  3. Some donors prefer to give once at the end of the calendar year. You can give now and sign up for our email list to receive a reminder each November/December. 

Sponsor Teaching Training!

​Participate in giving brilliant teachers the tools they need to change the world! 

​Detroit Youth Volume's co-founder & Director, Clara Hardie, has created framework of social justice teaching & studio practices. She's shares them three times a year during a 6-week virtual "Course of Action" called "Growing Equitable Music Studios. 

Similar to the DYV studio, close to half of each GEMS teachers' cohort receives financial aid.

Want to know more? Join the GEMS newsletter list.

Mailing a check

PLEASE NOTE: Checks must be written to our fiscal sponsor, Allied Media Projects, with "Youth Volume" in the memo. Thank you!

​Detroit Youth Volume
c/o Allied Media Projects
4126 Third St.
Detroit, MI 48201

Donate Stuff

In-kind donations can be mailed or dropped off by appointment at Cathedral Church of St Paul. You may schedule a visit to a group lesson if you'd like to see the program in action!
  • non-folding, heavy-duty metal music stands
  • shoulder rests, rosin, new strings
  • pre-paid gas gift cards for parents transporting artists to lessons
  • Solo recital dressy performance outfits for girls & boys ages 5-18, please email for exact sizes and needs
  • newer tablets and laptop computers 

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