The Hip Hop Workshop
The Hip Hop Workshop, in partnership with the non-profit organizations OC Rescue Mission, Aspire Creative Arts Program, and Boys & Girls Club of Greater Anaheim-Cypress, introduced students of all ages to the beauty of hip hop poetry: the words, rhythms, and rhyming structure. During the two week interactive workshop, students were introduced to guest hip hop artists and poets, will studied works ranging from Pulitzer Prize winning Kendrick Lamar to Shakespeare and Dr. Seuss, and wrote and rapped their own lyrics to a beat. At the end of the summer workshops, there was an open performance of the students' creations.
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The Hip Hop Workshop's Partners:
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“It meant more than you know to hear each student's individual song. I know how hard it is to personalize things within a group setting and you really did your best to make sure that each student had the opportunity for their voice to be heard. It was great to watch you encouraging the students and seeing some of them really open up. One of the things I love about working with our students is how the smallest things are actually a really big deal - on the outside it might look like a student is just repeating a phrase after you, but on the inside it is a huge leap for someone who might be self-conscious about speaking or uncomfortable in groups. Thank you for your dedication to creating something special for our students.”
- Kirstie Gallacher-Ang, Music Therapist and Teacher |
THE HIP HOP WORKSHOP TEAM:
WORKSHOP FOUNDER & TEAM LEADER
My name is Nathan Solomon.
I’m a graduate of Laguna Beach High School and will be attending Tufts University this fall. Outside of the classroom, I devote my time to swimming, photography, and music. I am passionate about giving equal educational opportunities to underprivileged communities. I believe that education is the best gift to give. |
WORKSHOP FOUNDER & TEAM LEADER
My name is James Koga.
“A healthy mind in a healthy body” is my mantra. A University High School senior, I’m just a boy with a sense of humor. Scholar, cellist, swimmer, I'm also a history lover and an advocate for a fusion energy future; As a wanna-be rap producer, lyric making is my passion, my truest form of self expression. |
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Thank you to our The Hip Hop Workshop coaches!