Be Proactive Foundation: Local Teens Learn how to Write and Produce Music from Professionals

Be Proactive Foundation has probably one of the coolest summer camps in Atlanta.  This elite group of Atlanta teenagers are learning from music industry professionals, how to write, produce, and shoot their own music video and song.

Over 25 teens come together during the summer weeks at F22 Studios in East Atlanta to spend quality time being productive and proactive, instead of wasting away at home during the summer break.  Their reward is the opportunity to learn how to make their own song, that will eventually be professionally produced, mastered and printed on a CD.

For the past 2 years Peniece LeGall, the Director of Writer/Publisher Relations at SESAC, has mentored and supported the campers.  She said it is just something that she wanted to do. "I remember how much music changed my life," she said as I followed her around table to table as she worked with each teen one on one.

Devin Rucker, the Executive Director of the Be Proactive Foundation, said that their program is for all students in the metro-Atlanta area and that they see a number of Southwest Atlanta teenagers being involved.  The program is just 1 of many that Be Proactive hosts during the year, as they continue to serve under-privileged children in the city.

Just take a glance at their website to see how this organization is helping our youth in SO many areas.  www.BeProactiveFoundation.org

Our mission is to GROW GREATNESS by helping youth realize their potentials and become positive, contributing members of the community.

Our vision is to engage young people AND build movements that show it’s cool for youth to be smart, focused and involved in their communities. We are building these movements through community partnerships, utilizing the media and mobilizing youth leadership to impact the metro Atlanta community.