Our Mission
Music Education & Performing Artists Association is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that provides access to to music education and the arts by removing barriers and identifying resources needed for inclusion, exploration, and success for all ages, abilities and backgrounds.
MEPAA envisions a world where everyone has access to the resources needed to thrive in the music and performing arts community by dismantling the systems that foster feelings of self-doubt, criticism, exclusion and fear for youth and underrepresented musicians and artists. The MEPAA dream makes music and arts accessible, inclusive, empowering and engaging for everyone!
MEPAA envisions a world where everyone has access to the resources needed to thrive in the music and performing arts community by dismantling the systems that foster feelings of self-doubt, criticism, exclusion and fear for youth and underrepresented musicians and artists. The MEPAA dream makes music and arts accessible, inclusive, empowering and engaging for everyone!
Our Roots
MEPAA provides learning and performance opportunities prioritizing women, youth and underserved artists by creating positive, welcoming environments for developing and established artists to work together as a supportive community.
MEPAA was officially formed in 2015 to bring together several grass-roots arts programs. The GRRRLZ ROCK Music & Arts Festival began in 2006, and the KIDZ ROCK Music & Arts Festival followed soon after. The MuseArt interactive arts program was the last to be added to the organization and now all programs are offered at a full service community arts center that supports students and families year-round. The MEPAA Music & Arts Center is our biggest growth moment since we became a non-profit in 2015. The MEPAA community celebrated at our first Open House on May 7, 2022! We are so honored to receive all the support that made securing this building possible.
While we maintain a heavy focus on fostering opportunities for women and youth in music, MEPAA works to create a cooperative environment in which all artists of any age and gender can thrive. We value cooperation, mentorship, and community as a fundamental part of the creative process.
MEPAA provides learning and performance opportunities prioritizing women, youth and underserved artists by creating positive, welcoming environments for developing and established artists to work together as a supportive community.
MEPAA was officially formed in 2015 to bring together several grass-roots arts programs. The GRRRLZ ROCK Music & Arts Festival began in 2006, and the KIDZ ROCK Music & Arts Festival followed soon after. The MuseArt interactive arts program was the last to be added to the organization and now all programs are offered at a full service community arts center that supports students and families year-round. The MEPAA Music & Arts Center is our biggest growth moment since we became a non-profit in 2015. The MEPAA community celebrated at our first Open House on May 7, 2022! We are so honored to receive all the support that made securing this building possible.
While we maintain a heavy focus on fostering opportunities for women and youth in music, MEPAA works to create a cooperative environment in which all artists of any age and gender can thrive. We value cooperation, mentorship, and community as a fundamental part of the creative process.
Our Programs & Services Include:
Individual Music Exploration Lessons (guitar, bass, piano, vocal coaching, violin, drums, beginner exploration for all)
After School Group Music Workshops
Performance & Program Band Coaching
Group Music Classes for Agencies & Direct Service Providers in the disabilities community
GRRRLZ ROCK Music & Arts Festival - Every November
KIDZ ROCK Music & Arts Festival - Every May
MuseArt Mondays
Birthday Parties
Team Building Music Workshops
Individual Music Exploration Lessons (guitar, bass, piano, vocal coaching, violin, drums, beginner exploration for all)
After School Group Music Workshops
Performance & Program Band Coaching
Group Music Classes for Agencies & Direct Service Providers in the disabilities community
GRRRLZ ROCK Music & Arts Festival - Every November
KIDZ ROCK Music & Arts Festival - Every May
MuseArt Mondays
Birthday Parties
Team Building Music Workshops
Our Non-Discrimination Policy
MEPAA does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment at our events and activities, and ask our volunteers to make the same commitment through their actions, language, and conduct when volunteering with the organization.
