Let's Get UpBeat 2024

Silent Auction proceeds help provide student scholarships and strengthen UpBeat's programs. UpBeat Music and Arts, a not-for-profit 501(c)(3), is working to provide all youth the opportunity to be inspired through the arts. Thanks to many of you, UpBeat provided over 100 scholarships to under resourced students last year.

UpBeat Music and Arts, a non-profit organization founded in 2013, provides accessible, high-quality music education and mentoring to Chicago youth.

The organization started with 5 students and now serves over 300 annually through private lessons, group classes, summer camps, rock ensembles, and partnerships. UpBeat also provided over 100 scholarship last year to under-resourced students who love music.

UpBeat’s mission is to help students reach their full potential in life THROUGH music. This is more than a music lesson, as students gain self-confidence and develop skills that last a lifetime. In addition to learning the fundamentals of music performance and theory, students learn life lessons such as accountability, discipline, kindness, and humility.

UpBeat continues to grow and partner with local organizations, build community, expand the mentoring program and provide this opportunity to as many students as possible. Music is a powerful tool and this committed, talented UpBeat staff is grateful and inspired to have the opportunity to work with these young musicians and leaders.