Transforming lives through music mentorship
ArtSmart is a registered 501c3 Non-Profit Organization that helps talented youth in underprivileged communities succeed in school and gives them the tools through music mentoring to set and accomplish goals in all areas of life.
Transforming lives through music mentorship
ArtSmart is a registered 501c3 Non-Profit Organization that helps talented youth in underprivileged communities succeed in school and gives them the tools through music mentoring to set and accomplish goals in all areas of life.
How ArtSmart helps
Founded in 2016 by Michael Fabiano and John Viscardi, ArtSmart works with professional musicians and partners with middle and high schools in underserved communities to provide free weekly vocal music instruction to talented youth. We have witnessed the power in using music mentorship as a guiding light to positively shape the lives of our students.
92% of ArtSmart students plan on attending college
Compared to 71% of high school students expect to attend either a two-year or four-year college (YouthTruth, 2015)
Higher academic success
ArtSmart helps students achieve higher grades and future success through more active school engagement
Greater self-confidence
ArtSmart provides students with a confidence boost and gives them a safe space to express themselves
Artist Citizenry
Our students become culturally informed and engage either professionally or personally in the artistic community
WHAT OUR STUDENTS SAY…
“My favorite part of lessons is when my mentor helps me open up and not be scared to feel the music and show my emotions.”
Read our success stories to find out the positive impact that ArtSmart has on our students.
GET INVOLVED
Support ArtSmart
Our talented students depend on the grassroots support from individual donors, patrons and organizations
Become a Mentor
We’re looking for experienced professional singers to teach voice lessons and mentor individual students
Partner Schools
We work with middle and high schools in underserved communities across the entire United States
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Latest News
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A Student’s Progress
"There he was, on a stage, singing a song he knew by heart, and this quiet,…
Born To Teach
"I must have some genetic mutation called 'Born Teacher,' as I’ve always taught…