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Fun to Fame - Three Tracks to Learn On!
Don't think just because you have no previous musical experience that MRC is not for you! When you first come to MRC, you will meet with a staff member to work out an individual plan. We offer three “tracks,” each of which comes with different privileges and expectations.
We will adapt the program to your interests – for example, one student might want to become a better rapper while another might want to become a professional songwriter. Keeping these goals in mind, we design a customized series of activities and experience for each student which is relevant to their interests, and may include workshops, research assignments, classes, lessons, rehearsals, and performances.
Our track system allows us to meet our members where they are in terms of musical development and overall maturity. Some have specific goals or even career plans, while others enjoy socializing, using state-of-the-art equipment, and talking about music. At both extremes and all the points in between, we provide a healthy, productive alternative to the risky behaviors that can develop during aimless hanging out after school. The MRC strives to attract individuals with all levels of aspirations. Our tiered program accommodates highly motivated members while simultaneously encouraging less ambitious students to adopt new goals.
Fame Track One - Advanced
This track provides the most structured learning and mentoring experience for our members. Prerequisites include a weekly attendance commitment to MRC and structured goals determined with the help of the staff. Each year, a maximum of 75 students will be selected, and subsequently receive intense mentoring from MRC staff, volunteers and contractual professionals where appropriate.
Fame Track Two - Intermediate
This track is intended for members who have musical aspirations but cannot yet commit to a weekly attendance requirement. They typically have simpler program goals and greater autonomy. MRC staff and volunteers are available to assist these members as well, but are typically not needed to the same degree as with Fame Track I. Fame Track II often seeks to give its participants a taste of more intense training experiences in the hopes that they will become interested in moving to Fame Track I.
Fun Track - Beginner
Members of this track often use the center as a “drop-in” spot, occasionally coming by to casually pursue musical activities. They are not as goal-directed as Fame Track members, and sometimes simply enjoy the social aspects of the MRC, such as being around peers and listening to music with them. And that's okay! They tend to have short-term goals, such as recording a single song for a particular purpose.
