[company_age]11.0[/company_age][employees]1-10 employees[/employees][funding]grant[/funding][description]Upbeat Academy Foundation is a non-profit organization based in New Orleans, Louisiana, that empowers and inspires young people through modern music education. They provide access to the technology and tools used in the production and performance of hip-hop, rap, R&B, dance music, and other popular genres. Upbeat Academy strives to nurture the next generation of musical talent and entrepreneurs, fostering creativity and collaboration both in the classroom and in the community. 

What sets Upbeat Academy apart is its focus on modern music education and its commitment to empowering young people. They use a technology-based curriculum that is rooted in hip-hop, rap, R&B, and dance music, which connects with young people in a natural way and provides them with tangible skills in technology, media literacy, collaboration, communication, and problem-solving. Upbeat Academy also emphasizes self-expression, inclusivity, and cultural and social consciousness, which helps their students find their passions, express themselves authentically, and become agents of change in their communities.[/description][ps]Music education programs for young people, including Upbeat Studio, UPBEAT Community, and Upbeat Schools.[/ps]