My name is Jose Padilla, and I am a senior at Kensington High School. I’ve been part of Rock to the Future for two years. I started by playing the piano, and now I’m learning the drums. While I’m not a student ambassador, I’ve naturally taken on a leadership role within the program as an upperclassman. When I first joined, ... The post From Music to Mentorship: How Rock to the Future Shaped My Path first appeared on Rock to the Future ..read more

Fall is in the air. The leaves are changing color, the temperature is dropping, and our programs are back in full force! That means there is a new batch of students excited to learn how to play the guitar, and thanks to one company, we’ve got new instruments for them! Kennedy Violins, a leading provider of high-quality string instruments located ... The post Kennedy Violins Donates 100+ Guitars To Rock to the Future DO first appeared on Rock to the Future ..read more

Written By Daniel Lord Community can mean a lot of things. It can be the people who live in the houses around you, or it could be a group of friends scattered across the world. It could be the people you go to school or work with, or a canceled television show starring Donald Glover and Joel McHale.  When I ... The post Building Community Through Music first appeared on Rock to the Future ..read more

By: MJ Jaramillo, Youth Engagement Specialist “You have me over here smiling and starting to take deep breaths, you made my day, thank you.” - Student As I sit here reflecting on my first full year as Rock to the Future’s full-time Youth Engagement Specialist, I’m in awe of the impact we’ve made together. My name is MJ, and it’s ... The post Empowering Youth through Social Emotional Learning, Resource Support, and Justice Engagement first appeared on Rock to the Future ..read more

Rock to the Future is excited to announce a new Diversion Program in partnership with Philadelphia's District Attorney's Office. This innovative program bridges the gap between music education and youth empowerment, providing young individuals with opportunities for personal growth, goal-setting, and talent development. By participating in Rock to the Future’s transformative musical and youth development programs, youth referred to the ... The post Rock to the Future Partners with District Attorney’s Office to Support Youth Diversion first appeared on Rock to the Future ..read more

Support Our Higher Education Fund TodayGraduation is a time of celebration and new beginnings for high school seniors. However, for many talented and driven students, the path to higher education can come with challenges. Rock to the Future uses music as a pathway to build trust and community with youth, breaking down barriers and empowering students to reach their full ... The post Celebrating and Supporting the Class of 2024 first appeared on Rock to the Future ..read more

Graduation is a time of celebration and new beginnings for high school seniors. However, for many talented and driven students in underserved communities, the path to higher education is filled with obstacles.  We recognize the critical opportunity that music plays in building trust and bringing youth through our doors to rock out. And while we have our young people in ... The post Supporting our graduating seniors: Rock to the Future’s Higher Education Fund. first appeared on Rock to the Future ..read more

Rock to the Future is stoked to share that not one but TWO Rock to the Future students were accepted into Black, Brown and Bound for Berklee! The program, also known as B4, is "an immersive and fully funded in-person program which is designed to provide a transformative experience to talented scholars... by offering them a glimpse into the life ... The post Rock to the Future students are Black, Brown and Bound for Berklee! first appeared on Rock to the Future ..read more

At Rock to the Future, we believe in the power of music to create pathways to peaceful ecosystems and holistic wellness. That’s why we’re excited to announce summer workshop dates for MusicWithMe, an intergenerational music program designed to foster bonds between youth in grades 2-12 and their trusted adult companions. Our inaugural program kicks off with monthly drums and percussion workshops, creating ... The post Summer MusicWithMe Dates Added! first appeared on Rock to the Future ..read more

Rock to the Future is stoked to share that not one but TWO Rock to the Future students were accepted into Black, Brown and Bound for Berklee! The program, also known as B4, is "an immersive and fully funded in-person program which is designed to provide a transformative experience to talented scholars... by offering them a glimpse into the life ... The post Rock to the Future students are Black, Brown and Bound for Berklee! first appeared on Rock to the Future ..read more