How To Apply

WHO WE ARE
THE HEADSTART MUSIC PROGRAM is open to any primary school child in Barbados ranging from ages 8-11. Students must have a means of transportation to and from lessons. Simply click on a register button below and complete the registration form. Someone from our team will get back to you within 48hrs to review your child’s application.

In 2022, The NLYD Foundation partnered with the Berklee College of Music to provide opportunities for a worthy young musician to travel to Boston for the Aspire Five-Week Music Performance Intensive. Notable Alumni from the program include Meghan Trainor and Charlie Puth. Music Students from the Barbados Community College were auditioned and 19 year old Saxophonist Daniel Harvey was selected as the innaugural Scholarship Recipient to attend the 2023 Program. Trumpeter Ashebe Boyce was also awarded a travel stipened scholarship in 2023.

ABOUT THE HEADSTART INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC PROGRAM
Headstart Music is an Instrumental program that provides weekly lessons on the Saxophone, Trumpet, Flute, Clarinet and Percussion. Instruction takes place on the Harison College Secondary School campus during the school year (3 Terms) on Saturday afternoons. Students receive small group private instruction from beginner to intermediate level, in preparation for their annual End-Of-Year talent showcases. Our students have also been featured at the Barbados Jazz Excursion’s main-stage, and at the annual Queen’s Park Christmas Spectacular.

ABOUT THE HEADSTART TECH PROGRAM
In the Spring of 2023, The Headstart Program received a donation of 10 MacBook Air Laptops equip with up-to-date recording software. This new component will be offered as a part of the Headstart initiative, which will provide students with the opportunity to experience Music Production and Songwriting, as well as Digital Recording. All Accessories were provided by our local partner Music N’ Echo.

BERKLEE 5-WEEK SCHOLARSHIP FUND
In 2022, The NLYD Foundation partnered with the Berklee College of Music to provide opportunities for a worthy young musician to travel to Boston for the Aspire Five-Week Music Performance Intensive. Notable Alumni from the program include Meghan Trainor and Charlie Puth. Music Students from the Barbados Community College were auditioned and 19 year old Saxophonist Daniel Harvey was selected as the innaugural Scholarship Recipient to attend the 2023 Program.

HOW TO REGISTER FOR THE INSTRUMENTAL PROGRAM
Students must be 7-11 Years Old to Apply
Phone Contact – 246-233-1099
Headstart Email Contact – headstartmusicbarbados@gmail.com

Register For Instrumental Program
HOW TO REGISTER FOR THE TECH PROGRAM
Students must be 11-16 Years Old to Apply
Phone Contact – 246-240-1035
NLYD Email Contact – [email protected]

Register For Tech Program
HOW TO APPLY FOR THE BERKLEE 5 WEEK SCHOLARSHIP
Students must be 15-20 Years Old to Apply
Please send any photo and video links to neverloseyourdrive@gmail.com for consideration

Register For Berklee Scholarship

TERMS AND CONDITIONS
There is no rental fee or lesson fee, however we ask that parents make a small contribution of $75.00 BBD as an annual registration fee.

Instruments are based on availability. We will do our best to get your child into the program once your application is reviewed. Each student is allowed a maximum of 2 absences per term to avoid removal from the program.

Parents are encouraged to ensure that students practice on a weekly basis. End of Term evaluations will determine if students progress is meeting program standards. All students are expected to arrive on time, follow tutors instructions, and treat fellow students with respect and kindness.

QUESTIONS

ELEANOR MORGAN
233-1091
[email protected]

YONETTE CUMBERBATCH
234-4755
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