SONG RISE ARTS is an Austin, TX based nonprofit that provides trauma-informed spaces for underserved communities to find healing, empowerment, opportunity and community through songwriting and performance.
We provide free songwriting classes, mentorship with professional musicians, recording opportunities and performance experience for transition-age youth and women veterans.
“Song Rise Arts impacted my life by making me understand there is a story being told in every song. A story that comes from experience and results in wisdom…The program helped me feel comfortable calling myself a musician and opened me up more as a person.” - Ryan (Young Artist Program Student)
"Song Rise Arts provided a creative outlet and a sense of accomplishment that boosted my self-esteem and confidence. Songwriting is a powerful emotional outlet, allowing me to express myself in ways that words may not be able to...I learned about discipline, creativity, collaboration, emotion, and beauty. It was a transformative experience that helped me become more well-rounded and fulfilled." - Quiana (Thrive Mentoring Program Student and Peer Support Specialist)