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The Problem 

Crime is a major issue in Belize City, especially on the south side of the city. Many young people are exposed to the harsh street life and may spend their extra time indulging in that life. The Southside Music Program allows the youths of Belize City to spend their time engaging in musical activities – exposing them to positive activities. Music education in Belize is not easily available to youths in Belize – often limited to only those who can afford expensive music lessons and afford musical equipment. The Southside Music Programme provides free music lessons for youths in Belize City.

What is the service we will offer?

The Southside Music Programme is an extension of all other initiatives by the Belize Music Agency to promote and preserve Belize’s rich musical culture and heritage.

Thus, the project aims to:

* Stimulate an appreciation for the rich cultural tradition of the Music;*Provide free musical training in the keyboard, drums, guitar, and vocals;

*Provide a place for youths to spend their after-school time as a way to reduce crime;*Promote the enrichment of Belize’s cultural music;

*Preserve the authentic rhythm. The program also serves as an ARTIST INCUBATOR for its participants that want to become an artist.