Youth Empowerment through Arts & Humanities, Inc.

09/10/2026

Songwriters of all backgrounds and levels: get inspired with our awesome teens at this songwriting workshop sponsored by Free Nashville Poetry Library!

This one-time community workshop introduces participants to the art of songwriting through the perspectives of three youth teaching artists that have shown their passion and talent for songwriting during YEAH! programs.

The session is designed to be welcoming to beginners, supportive of participants with varied lived experiences, and structured to encourage creativity *without* requiring prior writing or musical background.

The workshop is divided into three segments and each of the teen teaching artists will share a short talk about their personal approach to songwriting and then guide the group through an optional writing activity.

All ages are welcome and supplies will be provided! Donations are welcome and help to pay our young teaching artists and support future YEAH! programming.

For more information about YEAH!, visit yeahrocks.org 📣

09/08/2026

YEAH! is proud to announce we have received funding from Metro Arts in support of our personnel and operating expenses. This award directly strengthens our capacity to deliver high‑quality, inclusive music education programs for youth across Nashville. Metro Arts’ investment enables YEAH! to maintain essential staffing, ensure fair and equitable compensation for teaching artists, and support the administrative infrastructure required to operate our year‑round programs effectively.

This funding also supports core operational needs such as program coordination, supplies, storage, insurance, and other foundational expenses that allow YEAH! to provide safe, accessible, community‑centered music experiences. Metro Arts’ partnership plays a vital role in sustaining our mission to empower young people through creativity, collaboration, and music.

Thank you Metro Arts! For more info, visit

Metro Arts: Nashville's Office of Arts + Culture

09/04/2026

Huge thanks to Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee for championing
our vision with a Community Impact Grant. Their support is powering our
mission to further empower youth voices from all backgrounds through music education and helping us build a stronger and more inclusive community. Proud to be a ! 🎶 ❤️ 📣

08/25/2026

This weekend is Kids' Night at Nashville Soccer Club and the YEAH! Local Legends Tour is making a stop! Catch talented Kyu and ForgetMeNots performing in the WeHo Club and Captain's Club this Saturday from 6:15-7:30 PM!

The Local Legends Tour is YEAH!'s effort to help find and create opportunities for program alumni to perform onstage which helps them to strengthen their music skills, build confidence, and be proud of themselves. Thank you to Nashville Soccer Club for providing a place for youth to share their voices! 🙏 ⚽

08/18/2026

Turn every commute into a celebration of creativity with a Tennessee Arts Commission Arts specialty license plate! Support local music and swap your plate today.
More info at tnspecialtyplates.org/info

08/17/2026

The first YEAH! Youth Open Mic was an awesome success!

We welcomed young people from ages 3 to 16 to the stage and it was an amazing display of creativity and talent. In the past year, 82% of youth in YEAH! programs reported increased confidence and experiences like the YEAH! Youth Open Mic help make this growth possible.

Our next open mic is September 20th -- youth ages 20 and under can sign up to perform at yeahrocks.org/openmic 🎶

08/14/2026

Kyu is ready to welcome you to the very first YEAH! Youth Open Mic this Sunday, August 16th at Crossroads Cat Cafe!

This open mic exists to help young people build confidence and find their voice in a community that celebrates who they are. Be a part of it by showing up to cheer on these creative young people this Sunday!

Doors open at 10 am with coffee, tea, baked goods, and ice cream available.
Learn more or sign up to perform at yeahrocks.org/openmic!

08/13/2026

This weekend: Don't miss the very first YEAH! Youth Open Mic at Crossroads Cat Cafe!

Join us for two hours of youth creativity, cuddly cats, yummy snacks and feeling good about supporting not only YEAH!'s alumni but also the wonderful mission of Crossroads.

Crossroads is a nonprofit that focuses on the healing power of the human-animal bond. They deliver job training in pet-related careers, income-based housing, and intensive support services for young adults facing barriers to housing and employment, and adopt unwanted dogs and cats into "forever homes."

No entry fee or purchase required for participation, but all purchases support Crossroads effort to facilitate the healing bond between young adults and animals.
More info at yeahrocks.org/openmic

08/11/2026

Catch a preview of what you will hear at the YEAH! Youth Open Mic on August 16th at Crossroads Cat Cafe with our ukulele-playing co-host Kyu!

Doors open at 10 am, and youth performers ages 20 and under can sign up online at yeahrocks.org/openmic or between 10:00-10:45 am the day of the event.

Supporting young musicians matters! At YEAH!, young people build confidence, strengthen their creative skills, and learn what is possible for their future. Your encouragement helps turn a moment onstage into long‑term growth. Sign up or learn more at yeahrocks.org/openmic

07/29/2026

Don't miss seeing YEAH! program alumni at all these awesome places this summer and fall! The Local Legends Tour is all about giving young musicians the opportunity to take the stage at some of Nashville’s most iconic venues and community events.

Each stop on the tour is a chance for youth to showcase their creativity, connect with new audiences, and gain real-world experience as performers. From practicing with their band to learning how to work with professional sound engineers and setting up their gear, every show helps them grow skills that last a lifetime, both on and off the stage.

Performing on stages big and small builds confidence, develops stagecraft, and helps young artists realize just how much they’re capable of achieving. Visit yeahrocks.org for more info!