Future of Music · St. Louis

Learn music.
Create together.

A place for young people to try the equipment, find a mentor, and turn their interests into something they can share. Explore our free DJ and mentorship programs.

A young student using headphones at a DJ controller during a Future of Music class
Youth DJ Program · Hands-on learning
100+young people served
Freeprograms for participating students
St. Louisyouth-led and community-based

Find your starting point

Try something new.
Have people in your corner.

An instructor and young students exploring a DJ controller together

01 / Music & technology · Ages 8–18

Youth DJ Program

Hands-on instruction with DJ controllers and music software. Students practice mixing, collaborate with peers, and develop communication and leadership skills.

A mentor guiding a group of students as they explore music technology together

02 / Guidance & development

Mentorship Program

Bring your questions, goals, and ideas. Get support with school, starting a business, and planning what comes next.

  • Set goals with a mentor
  • Build useful habits and professional skills
  • Connect with peers and community leaders
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Future of Music students and their instructor gathered behind DJ equipment

About Future of Music

Started by a young creator.
Built for others.

Aereon Robinson founded Future of Music after experiencing how hard it could be to find guidance as a young entrepreneur. Today, our team brings equipment, instruction, and mentorship to young people in St. Louis.

Community partners

Working with our community.

Schools and youth-serving organizations help bring instruction, equipment, and mentorship to students.

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Support our work

Help keep these opportunities accessible.

Donations support equipment, student resources, workshops, and mentorship. Future of Music is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit.

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From our organization

Stories & findings

Read about our work, our approach to youth education, and what we learn along the way.

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