Registration Link: https://am.lol/p/soundbridge
Program Overview
SoundBridge is a two-week online music mentorship program that supports young people (aged 16-29) across Canada with disabilities and other access needs to build skills with music and digital audio, and boost their creative confidence.
Across 10 sessions, the program will cover:
Participants will receive adaptive instruction, individualized feedback, and support from both mentors and peers, leading to the creation of a musical piece such as a song or demo recording.
SoundBridge is offered free of charge thanks to the generosity of the Telus Friendly Future Foundation.
Spots are limited, so visit https://am.lol/p/soundbridge to register today!
Program Schedule
Dates: August 10 – 21 (weekdays only)
Time: 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM MST (includes 30 minute break)
Registration Deadline: August 7th at 5:00 PM MST
The Facilitators
Lead facilitator Dani Saldo (she/her) is a disabled Filipino-Canadian artist, composer and songwriter who makes vulnerable and conversational music with moody melancholy and dreamy coming-of-age productions. Her work has been featured in Alice Darling (TIFF 2022), MTV’s Teen Mom franchise, and Netflix’s Love Is Blind (Seasons 2 and 8). She has created custom music for brands including Fenty, Puma, and Paramount, and served as lead composer/producer for the 2024 NaAC Sound Residency film Cosmos Report.
Guest facilitator Ming Gao (he/him) is a Toronto-based pop music producer, songwriter, and engineer. He is also the lead singer of indie pop and alternative r&b band Kennen, who has opened for artists like Stacey Ryan at venues like Toronto’s Phoenix Concert Theatre. He has produced songs for artists like Drag Race UK winner Tia Kofi, and Juno-nominated RALPH. His work has earned sync placements with companies such as FENTY x PUMA.
Guest facilitator Ty Vanden Dool (he/him) is a synth-pop artist based in Calgary, Alberta. Balancing melancholic lyrics and atmospheric electronic sounds with upbeat rhythms and memorable riffs, his music has made appearances on Earshot radio charts and has received airplay across Canada.
The Presenting Organizations
The National accessArts Centre (NaAC) presented by TD provides artistic training, creation, and presenting opportunities for artists with disabilities, and shares the power of their creativity through local and global partnerships and advocacy that opens doors for their inclusion in our arts and culture ecosystem. As Canada’s first multidisciplinary disability arts company, the NaAC envisions communities across Canada that recognize, celebrate, and proactively include the talents and skills of artists with disabilities. For more information about the NaAC, visit us online at https://accessarts.ca.
The TELUS Friendly Future Foundation is a Canadian registered charity that believes all youth, regardless of circumstance, deserve an equal opportunity to reach their full potential. By funding more than 500 charities each year that provide education and health programs, many enabled by technology, along with providing educational bursaries, the TELUS Friendly Future Foundation is helping more than 2 million youth in communities across Canada build skills, confidence and feel a sense of belonging.
For any questions related to SoundBridge, please email simon.tj@accessarts.ca.
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