Project MIMA: Improvising Brooklyn

MIMA uses music improvisation to cultivate creative confidence, cross-cultural dialogue, and community-building skills for under-served youths worldwide. Having worked in the slums of San Paulo and Villa Miserias of Buenos Aires, we will conduct a MIMA program for the Brooklyn youth population.

The Specifics: What will the $5,000 fund?

Over the month of August, a three-person MIMA staff will lead participants in the MIMA Method. The four-step process teaches both traditional musical skills and the deep experiential knowledge of creative collaboration. And, by its end, participants will have written, performed, and produced a full length music video encapsulating their experiences. Check out our website for previous projects.

Having conducted 40+ programs, the MIMA staff operates efficiently. The $5,000, then, will provide the program’s essential logistical requirements: daily stipend for two MIMA instructors, (partially subsidized) one-month rental for Brooklyn, NY studio, publicity materials (announcement flyers, posters), and music recording equipment rental.

Discussion

Music transcends all barriers, it's an excellent medium of expression and for bridging gaps. What better way to spread some happiness! :)

by debarghya.r

11 months ago | Reply

I loved the time I spent with MIMA in Brooklyn! I got to see firsthand the impact of the work they do, and the exceptional way they do it! Definitely a project worth supporting.

by faithgonsalves

11 months ago | Reply

This is an AMAZING project that should be number one! Music can teach kids how to develop confidence and unlock creative potential in the classroom and in life. MIMA deserves your vote!!

by Tripddd

11 months ago | Reply

Vote for this idea. MIMA Leicester, in the UK, was the best thing I've ever done. I've benefited from it so much. It changed my concept of music and writing music, it changed the way I think about music and what it is. I never realised how much music can help and change people- it provides a way of escape for troubled individuals and at-risk teens, as well as improving the skills of amateur musicians who want help in writing original material and inspiration on why they should never give up on music. MIMA is beautiful thing, you should vote for this idea.

by RoRo_OliHeggs

11 months ago | Reply