Three boys in a recording studio, one singing into a microphone with headphones, another in a red shirt using a phone, and the third in a blue jacket holding a notepad.

Music Development

Eight weeks of songwriting, recording, and performance. For young people who want to make their own tracks.

What it is

The TROU Music Development Program is for young people who have something to say and want to learn how to put it on a track.

Eight weeks, weekly two-hour sessions, two facilitators in the room. We work through three core modules — Songwriting, Recording, Performance — followed by preparation for a final showcase.

No experience required. Just curiosity.

How it runs

  • Geometric drawing of an outline square with sections divided by vertical, horizontal, and diagonal lines.

    Weeks 1–2 · Songwriting

    Lyrics, melodies, song structure. Writing from your own experience, without judgement or rules.

  • Geometric drawing of an outline square with sections divided by vertical, horizontal, and half circle lines.

    Weeks 3–4 · Recording

    Microphones, vocal recording, basic production. Practical, approachable, learn by doing.

  • Geometric drawing of an outline square with sections divided by vertical, horizontal, and circle lines.

    Weeks 5–6 · Performance

    Stage presence, rehearsal, building confidence with being seen and heard.

  • Geometric drawing of an outline square with sections divided by vertical, horizontal, and diagonal lines.

    Weeks 7–8 · Showcase preparation

    Rehearsals, sound checks, run sheets, reflection. Participants help shape the showcase.

Who delivers it.

Two TROU facilitators — working musicians and producers from culturally diverse backgrounds — supported by our wider artist network.

What participants leave with.

Original lyrics and song ideas they feel connected to

Recorded demos or finished tracks

First or repeat experience performing live

Hands-on familiarity with industry-standard recording equipment

Group of seven young men standing together in a room with electronic music equipment and screens in the background.
A man with dreadlocks wearing a black and white sports jacket and tan pants is standing next to a young boy with curly hair and a jacket, who is sitting at a table writing in a notebook with handwritten notes. The room has a whiteboard, a large screen showing digital audio workstation software, and audio equipment, indicating a music or recording studio setting.

LET’S GET STARTED

Build a music program with us

Download the full program document, or get in touch to talk through what a partnership could look like.

Download program PDF
Download program PDF
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