ESTABLISHED 2011 · SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

Where creativity becomes opportunity.

Empowering youth through the arts & athletics.

Hands-on educational enrichment, real-world skills, and creative career pathways—delivered directly to the communities we serve.

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Youth and program staff participating in a large educational enrichment gathering

REAL PEOPLE. REAL IMPACT.CREATIVITY IN ACTION ↗

LEARN. CREATE. LEAD.SCROLL TO DISCOVER ↓

20,000+

Young people reached

2011

Year established

Mobile

Programs delivered on-site

01 / WHO WE ARE

More than enrichment.
A pathway forward.

CHORDS Academy of the Arts is a Southern California youth development and educational services organization. We connect creative expression with social-emotional learning, practical skill-building, mentorship, and exposure to career opportunities.

Our project-based programs help participants develop confidence, collaboration, communication, and tangible creative work they can be proud of.

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CHORDS / IN ACTION

Real moments.
Real community.

Scenes from youth-centered gatherings and activities. These are actual images supplied by CHORDS.

Young people and adults waving together outside a school campus — Community connections

Large group of young people posing together during an indoor activity — Building belonging

Students participating in a filmed podcast production session — Podcast & video production

Cameras and microphones set up for a youth podcast session — Behind the scenes

Four participants speaking into microphones during a podcast recording — Student voices

Participant working with music production equipment and a laptop — Music production

Instructor supporting a participant during an audio production session — Hands-on mentorship

Speaker engaging students at a youth assembly — Youth engagement

Students attending a large educational gathering — Community outreach

Speaker addressing a room of students — Leadership in action

Hip-hop program instructors engaging students — Creative mentorship

Facilitators presenting a hip-hop educational workshop — Arts education

Interactive hip-hop session with raised hands — Student participation

Group of participants in a recording studio — Studio experiences

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WATCH / CHORDS

See our work in motion.

Video provided by CHORDS Academy of the Arts.

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02 / WHAT WE DO

Programs that
move people.

Hands-on experiences designed for engagement, growth, and real-world learning.

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Music & Audio

Music production, songwriting, DJ instruction, and podcasting.

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Film & Digital Media

Filmmaking, video production, storytelling, and digital content creation.

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Visual & Performing Arts

Painting, drawing, dance, and expressive arts projects.

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Leadership & Careers

Leadership development, entrepreneurship, communication, and workforce readiness.

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Athletics & Teamwork

Team sports and movement-based learning that build confidence and collaboration.

LET'S COLLABORATE

Need something tailored?

We can discuss programming aligned with your site's goals, schedule, and participant needs.

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03 / THE CHORDS DIFFERENCE

We bring the
experience to you.

Our fully mobile delivery model means CHORDS brings instructors, equipment, and program resources directly to partner sites.

01Project-based learningParticipants create meaningful work—not just complete activities.

02SEL & positive supportsSocial-emotional learning and positive behavioral practices inform our approach.

03Career-connected instructionCreative experiences introduce practical skills and professional possibilities.

04 / PARTNER WITH US

Let's build what
comes next.

We welcome conversations with schools, community organizations, public agencies, and corporate partners interested in expanding access to arts, athletics, and career-connected learning.

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05 / GET IN TOUCH

Start a
conversation.

Have a program inquiry or partnership idea? We'd like to hear from you.

951-730-8812 ↗

San Bernardino, California
Serving communities across Southern California