As the Lansing School District went back to in-person learning this year, AOTA instructors James Gardin and Young Heat joined them at Sexton High School!
We’re all eager to jump into summer, but we can’t help looking back to celebrate this pilot program, RAP, with excitement and hope for the future!
Thanks for a great 2021/2022 school year, LSD and Sexton! | Hip Hop. Education. Community. All of the Above. – Photos by MilesYoung Media
As the Lansing School District went back to in-person learning this year, AOTA instructors James Gardin and Young Heat joined them at Sexton High School!
Teachers at Sexton and AOTA instructors worked together utilizing hip-hop to revamp class curriculum and connect with students in a way that translates to current times.
Thanks for a great 2021/2022 school year, LSD and Sexton! | Hip Hop. Education. Community. All of the Above. – Photos by MilesYoung Media
On October 30, 2021, AOTA partnered with the Lansing City Clerk's office for their "Souls to the Polls" event.
We were spreading good vibes and sharing treats with the community. Good times!
[Music by Young Heat | Photos by Mr. Joe Walker]
What are your main tips and habits to foster better collaboration?
Our current cohort of artists in our B.A.R.S. (Beats and Rhymes Sessions) class talked about understanding each other’s perspectives and opinions.
Being perceptive makes it easier to know why and how people work creatively.
Everyone in B.A.R.S. is learning that collaboration happens in the studio and outside of the studio. | AOTA
Our current cohort of artists in our B.A.R.S. (Beats and Rhymes Sessions) class are learning that collaboration happens in the studio and outside of the studio.
We talked about how understanding each other’s perspectives and opinions makes it easier to know why and how people work creatively.
What are your main tips and habits to foster better collaboration?
Also, the record that we’re currently crafting is on another level! | AOTA
This, the second episode Check The Method with Young Heat featuring Lost Atsuki, is a continuation of the debut entry where 5am discussed his processes for coming up with melodies.
Here in episode 2 Lost Atsuki talks about how he came up with the drums for their collaboration.
