Programs built to expand creative opportunity across New York City.
Anthem Academy delivers a complete suite of music, media, technology, and workforce development programs inside NYC recreation centers and partner sites, powered by certified curriculum, industry instructors, and our AI learning platform.
A complete creative education ecosystem.
Our Core Programs
Media Labs (Flagship Program)
We transform recreation center rooms into fully equipped creative studios with staffed coordinators, industry instructors, and DOE-aligned lesson plans. Students access recording booths, editing bays, cameras, lighting, and hands-on creative tools. City of New York Parks and Recreation Media Labs Exclusive.
Music Production
& Artist Development Track
Our music pathway takes young creators from beat-making to full studio production.
Students create original records, learn arrangement and mixing fundamentals, and develop stage presence for showcases.
This track ties directly into Anthem Fest and Anthem Nation’s A&R incubator, giving top talent real industry pathways.
Every program includes structured SEL modules developed with youth experts.
Students learn communication, confidence, collaboration, conflict resolution, and leadership through creative projects.
Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Integration
Capstone Experiences
Creative excellence deserves a spotlight.
Anthem Fest (Annual Showcase)
Our largest event of the year.
Students perform original music, screen short films, present digital projects, and compete for awards, mentorships, grants, and potential development opportunities with Anthem Nation.
Music
Media
Talent
Oppurtunity
Future
The Incubator Show
A specialized talent incubator series highlighting the best work from our programs.
Episodes feature behind-the-scenes development, interviews, performances, and creative challenges.
This is where sponsors gain high visibility and students gain real industry feedback.
Creative excellence deserves a spotlight.
Programs that lead to real jobs.
Students can progress into our Internship & Apprenticeship Pipeline, supported by Anthem Nation and its subsidiaries
Our programs prepare youth for careers in:
– Audio engineering
– Digital content creation
– Creative operations
– Live event production
– Social media management
– Studio assistance
– AI-first creative roles
– Entry-level agency or production jobs
Powered by the Anthem Academy AI platform.
Our AI-driven platform helps students learn faster, track their progress, and build real portfolios.
Features include:
– Personalized project suggestions
– Smart curriculum paths
– Studio booking management
– Portfolio generation
– Instructor dashboards
– Grant reporting data for partners
– SEL and progress metrics for DOE alignment
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Education that scales with cities.
We partner with NYC Parks & Recreation, NYC Media Labs, community centers, and local organizations to expand creative access.
Each partnership includes staffing support, donated equipment pipelines, professional development for instructors, and shared data dashboards.
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