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Transforming Youth Through Music.

Bridging the gap between aspiration and opportunity by empowering underserved youth through music.

The Problem

After the COVID-19 pandemic, youth mental health has been in decline; we exist to make a difference.

Current Youth Services are overwhelmed.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, there are 1.3 million youth (10-24) in the greater Bay Area. There are hundreds of thousands more youth than there are available youth services.

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Mental health is getting worse.

Every month, in every county in the Bay Area, eleven youth take their lives due to treatable mental health issues. In the Bay, mental health problems are rising.

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While You’re Reading This…

According to the National Institute of Health, the day you read this, 2 youth took their own lives because of mental health issues.

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Partner With Us to Uplift Our Youth

Together, we can expand our impact and provide even more outlets for youth to make meaningful connections, be equipped for emotional regulation, and experience transformative opportunities through music.

How We're Different

Our Vision

is a world where every young person has access to the resources they need to improve well-being and realize their potential through music.

Our Mission

is to bridge the gap between aspiration and opportunity by empowering underserved youth through music.

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Our Programs

We believe in breaking down financial barriers so every young person has access to top-tier music education.

Partner Programs

Pyramind Institute is a leading music and audio production school with over 20 years of experience, offering high-quality courses in music production, sound design, DJ'ing, and much more. 

 

Right now, we're connecting high school youth with their “Complete Music Producer,” “Essential Music Producer,” and “Music Business Academy” programs, helping them take their first steps into a world-class creative space.

Specialized Programs

Our team brings decades of experience across diverse music disciplines, and we’re currently fundraising to consolidate our expertise into programs designed specifically for youth:

  • Therapeutic Music Services

  • Audio Production Training

  • SEL based Masterclasses led by all-star musicians

  • Songwriting & Artistic Development

  • Professional Recording Studio Training in DJ, vocal, instrumental, and creative writing

SFUSD Collaboration

We currently serve youth ages 10–18, with a vision to expand our services to reach younger children and young adults.

With increased funding, we will collaborate with SFUSD's Art & Performance Dept. and can further develop these specialized programs, reaching new communities, and expanding our impact. Support MusicOne’s mission and help shape the future of young musicians by making a donation today.

Expand our Impact.

Events

Mark your calendar

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MusicOne Presents
Love in the Key of Youth

Friday, February 21st, we will be gathering from 5-7pm to celebrate our youth with performances supported by Stanley Jordan and Kai Eckhardt in memory of our late President and Director, Carl Hilsz.

LOCATION: 1355 Bush St, San Francisco, CA 

TIME: 5PM-7PM

Venue includes a no-host bar and restaurant serving light-bites.

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Partner Programs

Pyramind Institute is a leading music and audio production school with over 20 years of experience, offering high-quality courses in music production, sound design, DJ'ing, and more. 

 

Connecting high school youth with Pyramind's “Complete Music Producer,” “Essential Music Producer,” and “Music Business Academy” programs, MusicOne helps them take their first steps into a world-class creative space.

Specialized Programs

Our team brings decades of experience across diverse music disciplines. Our expertise is in specially designed programs addressing specific needs in youth:

  • Therapeutic Music Services

  • Audio Production Training

  • SEL based Masterclasses led by all-star musicians

  • Songwriting & Artistic Development

  • Professional Recording Studio Training in DJ, vocal, instrumental, and creative writing

SFUSD Collaboration

Serving K-12 and beyond, MusicOne is collaborating with SFUSD's teachers, principals and Visual and Performing Arts Department. 

Our specialized programs for instrumental interactive groups, STEAM and SEL school assemblies, small group and individual coaching in schools offer a wide variety of topics that focus & adapt to school, teacher, and student needs.

 

See our full list of services here.

Every Donation Doubles!

The next $10,000 we raise is matched

A generous donor is matching the next $10,000 we're able to raise in memory of Carl Hilsz for MusicOne. Funds raised will allow us to expand our 2025 services with youth in schools and at Pyramind Institute.

We invite you to help us carry Carl’s legacy forward by making a donation today to reach more youth, foster resilience, and build a healthier future.

MusicOne's mission is to bridge the gap between aspiration and opportunity by empowering underserved youth through music.

We combine music used therapeutically, emotional wellness support, and high-quality instruction to foster emotional growth, artistic talent, and community.

 

We offer a unique blend of music therapy, Social-Emotional Learning (SEL), and professional development that is unavailable in traditional music programs. Young people receive support that builds resilience, confidence, and a sense of community belonging—all while developing strong musical and personal skills.

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Our Solution

We believe that together as One, we can make a difference.

Our Solution

We combine music used therapeutically, emotional wellness support, and high-quality instruction to foster emotional growth, artistic talent, and community.

 

We offer a unique blend of music therapy, Social-Emotional Learning (SEL), and professional development that is unavailable in traditional music programs. Young people receive support that builds resilience, confidence, and a sense of community belonging—all while developing strong musical and personal skills.

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Our Programs

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Music Used Therapeutically

MusicOne offers a unique blend of music therapy, Social-Emotional Learning (SEL), and safe spaces for professional development that is unavailable in traditional music programs.

 

Young people receive support that builds resilience, confidence, and a sense of community belonging—all while developing strong musical and personal skills.

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