Empower Girls to Innovate in Music & Technology

Did You Know? Less than 3% of music producers and audio engineers are female

With a presence growing globally, Girls Makes Beats (GMB) is dedicated to creating real-world opportunities for girls to break barriers in the music industry.

GMB works with girls ages 5-17 and hosts educational seminars, summer camps, industry panels and networking events. GMB helps girls further their careers as music producers, DJs, and audio engineers by providing courses on industry leading hardware and software. GMB also serves as an outlet for girls to unite and collaborate within the music industry. ​

Our programs focus on youth enrichment and female empowerment by providing courses in music production, DJing and audio engineering. We provide year-round programs including after school programs, during school programs, student led clubs and seasonal programs. Students have access to masterclasses with industry professionals, workshops, and field trips. We also have a focus on sisterhood, social emotional learning, student leadership, internships, mentorship, and real-world opportunities. 

 

 

As a recipient of The Barbie Dream Gap Project, Girls Make Beats will give girls between the ages of 5 and 17 from black and brown communities in low-income households the opportunity to enroll into their fall program that will include 10 hours of music production training, continued access to our industry led masterclasses, performance showcase and closeout ceremony. 

We believe that by giving girls the opportunity that they can achieve their dreams in the music industry, we can increase the number of female music producers and audio engineers and #ClosetheDreamGap.

Join us in creating a world where girls believe in endless possibilities. 

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WHAT IS THE DREAM GAP?
Research shows that starting at age five, many girls begin to develop self-limiting beliefs and think they're not as smart and capable as boys. They stop believing their gender can be anything. This critical time in girls’ development when they begin losing confidence is called the Dream Gap. The Dream Gap creates barriers for girls to reach their full potential, which can negatively affect and inhibit their future trajectory or career choices. Early indicators suggest that for Black girls, the impact is even larger and this self-perception at a young age can be detrimental.  


THE BARBIE DREAM GAP PROJECT FUND
Barbie established the Dream Gap Project Fund with $250K in March 2019 to fuel efforts to close the Dream Gap. No matter how big or small a donation, every bit counts. Your support will go towards leveling the playing field for girls, by providing tools, resources, and support to organizations on the ground working to change the lives of girls around the world.