Listen "Inspiring Music Students from Coast to Coast (Kirk Johnson from SOUNDS Academy)"
Episode Synopsis
Kirk Johnson is the founder of SOUNDS Academy, a nonprofit music education organization that teaches, mentors, and provides musical experiences and opportunities for underserved youth.
In this interview we discuss how Kirk found his love of music at an early age through attending performances at symphony halls that led him into music performance as well as into music education, developing programs all across the country. We also discuss diversity in music, providing opportunities and experiences, as well as finding resilience during the pandemic.
https://www.soundsacademy.org/
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In this interview we discuss how Kirk found his love of music at an early age through attending performances at symphony halls that led him into music performance as well as into music education, developing programs all across the country. We also discuss diversity in music, providing opportunities and experiences, as well as finding resilience during the pandemic.
https://www.soundsacademy.org/
Follow 80/20 Records:
Instagram: @8020records
Facebook: facebook.com/8020records
www.8020records.com
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