Without music, the world would exist in grayscale. Walks would be empty, media would be boring, and society in general would be tasteless and bland. It is a good thing that no matter how hard someone may try and find it, music exists all around us. The very beating of your heart is the perfect example. Humans have an inherent desire to be artistic, and have revolutionized sound in this pursuit. It is scientific in the way past artists have picked out the perfect kind of wood for instruments or configured the exact dimensions to get the best sound. The invention of the piano is in itself a feat that we will not see ever again! Over centuries, music has evolved, and people's interest in it has skyrocketed. New sounds are formed every day, and every decade sees something innovative. T-Pain's famous auto tune was incredibly popular in the early 2010s, but before that 90's RnB saw explosions in sound coming from greats like Jodeci and Miss Lauryn Hill. This of course is not discounting the magnificent contributions from legends like Michael Jackson or Prince, but the point is music is in everything, and there isn't a song that won't fit a specific mood.
However, despite the legendary sounds we have gotten, we so often think of music as a completed project, when in reality the process of making the song or piece is equally as beautiful. Historically, it is selecting the right notes to tell a story. In the present day, that process has evolved into focuses such as beat creation and the addition of heavier drums, with sampling being a powerful source of inspiration. Modern day music combines instruments with modern technology, producing some incredible sounds that are revolutionary in their own right. Unfortunately, this means that getting into producing requires a little more equipment, something not everyone has access to. That is why an after school program for interested kids is a great idea. Schools can provide the equipment and lessons that help kids understand the music they want to create, helping them evolve their own understanding of music and why good sounds sound good. In addition, teaching them how to use the equipment is a huge bonus. Music equipment is not cheap, and spending your own pocket money as a parent on a new hobby without knowing how to work it can end in multiple disasters. Music should be shared, and with a rising interest in the youth of how to make music, programs that teach music technology is another way to disseminate not just sound, but knowledge.
Jersey City Public Schools, New Jersey is seeking bids from qualified vendors to provide an after school student enrichment activity in the form of a music technology program. If interested in this opportunity, click on the link to learn more. The bid closes January 26, 2026 at 11:00 AM ET.