Building the Next Generation of Creative Leaders.
Empowering youth with music business education, leadership, and real-world opportunities.
MBKA is a safe place where young creators discover their purpose, build confidence, develop leadership skills, and prepare for careers in the music industry and creative economy.
Music Business Kids of America (MBKA) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization empowering young creators ages 11–18 through music business education, leadership development, career exploration, entrepreneurship, and creative expression.
We believe every young creator deserves more than talent, they deserve knowledge, opportunity, mentorship, and a community that helps them grow into confident leaders prepared for life, college, careers, and business.
MBKA provides the roadmap to help them build their future.
Education. Leadership. Opportunity.
Today’s young creators are surrounded by content…but very few have access to:
Career exploration
Professional mentors
Leadership development
Business education
Safe creative spaces
Mental health support
Many talented students know how to create...
Very few know how to build careers.
MBKA prepares young creators to become confident leaders through music business education, mentorship, entrepreneurship, and career exploration.
MBKA develops future leaders using music as the vehicle.
Three Pillars:
Education
Leadership
Mentorship
Supported by our proprietary curriculum.
Industry Ready Kids™
An Animated Series Teaching the Next Generation the Business Behind the Music.
Every young creator has a dream, but few are taught how to build a career around it.
Industry Ready Kids™ is a fun, educational animated series from Music Business Kids of America that introduces middle and high school students to the exciting world of the music business. Through engaging stories and real-world lessons, kids will learn about copyrights, branding, publishing, marketing, entrepreneurship, and the many careers that power the music industry.
Because talent gets you noticed. Being Industry Ready builds your future.
What Parents Are Saying…
Our curriculums are brought to life through our mentor and leadership programs and other nonprofit partnerships that create meaningful, hands-on learning experiences for young people.
These testimonials highlight what parents observed during their children’s participation growth in confidence, creativity, and understanding of the music industry.
Partnership to us is more than collaboration, it’s commitment to the next generation.
Investing in Future Music Leaders
Every quarter, MBKA partners with recording artist Davie FP to recognize and encourage aspiring young music professionals through the Future Music Leaders Scholarship.
Students submit an essay describing their music career goals, creative aspirations, and why they deserve the opportunity. Selected recipients receive copies of the Industry Series books authored by MBKA Founder Dasha Ware, helping them gain the knowledge, mindset, and industry understanding needed to pursue their dreams.
Recent Scholarship Recipient: Emmanuel
Producer • Engineer • Recording Artist
"Emmanuel impressed us with his passion, energy, and commitment to pursuing a future in music. We are proud to support his journey through education and mentorship."
3rd Quarter Scholarship will begin in July, so if you are a parent and have a kid that wants to be in the music industry make sure you reach out for details in video.
Increasing Access to Music Industry Education
The Industry Book Series by Dāsha Ware continues its national expansion. This innovative music business learning resource is now eligible for integration into public library systems and school libraries, increasing access to structured industry education for students across the states.
Where Future Industry Leaders Are Recognized.
MBKA’s annual recognition honoring youth ages 11–18 who demonstrate leadership, business intelligence, creative excellence, and a commitment to ownership in the music industry.
Applications are now closed until 2027.
Youth-Centered Music Business Curriculum
We develop original, age-appropriate educational resources that introduce students to the business side of music. Our books, lessons, and learning materials are designed for classroom use, home schooling, after-school programs, and independent study, helping students understand careers, contracts, branding, and ownership early.
Programs for Schools & Youth Organizations
We partner with schools, districts, and community organizations to deliver music business education through workshops, enrichment programs, and curriculum integration. Programs are flexible, scalable, and aligned with educational and workforce development goals.
Creating Access to Creative Career Pathways
Music education does not stop at talent, it requires knowledge, guidance, and opportunity. Our programs expand access to creative career pathways by introducing youth to real roles in music, media, entertainment and entrepreneurship, empowering them to make informed decisions about their futures.
“With the support from one of MBKA curriculums, we have been able to serve students better than ever.”
— Holly Beckerman, Music & Media Technology Teacher, Cobb County Schools
Contact Us
We welcome conversations with educators, administrators, funders, parents, and community leader.