Who we are
We live in a world where kids come together to make noise, learn modern skills, and create something dope along the waves.
If your child loves music, we’d love to have them in our Los Angeles-based classes. Our music production classes are inclusive and we welcome children of all abilities ages 7 - 17 years old.
Meet Your Instructors
Jason D. “Mr. J” Harris
Jason D. Harris, a Grammy Academy member, husband, father of two, educator, music producer, sound engineer, and conscious artist.
He is the founder of Mind of the Noise Records and Beat School for Kids, blending his passion for creativity and community empowerment. With a career that includes touring worldwide with Atlantic Records and Warner Brothers and engineering Kid Cudi’s live concert in South Korea, Jason brings a wealth of experience to every class and project.
He currently serves as a Registered Behavioral Interventionist in Hollywood, combining his artistic talents with his commitment to youth development.
Jason holds an M.F.A. in Electronic Music Recording New Media from Mills College and a B.F.A. in Digital Film New Media from the Kansas City Art Institute.
His work has been featured in Source Magazine, Fox 2 Now, and the California Gazette.
Mr. Chris “Phippa” Phipps
Mr. Phipps is originally from Harlem New York City and has been dancing for as far back as he can remember.
He’s been teaching youth the importance of utilizing the gifts they have, for 16 years, while also providing opportunities for them to shine their gifts and talents on stages around the country.
Helping kids increase their stage presence, confidence, courage and dance kills is his focus. Opportunity is everything and he believes in capitalizing on every opportunity that presents itself to him.
