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🎉 Huge congratulations to Erica Denise, a graduate of the Amped RTBI Program Class of 2021, for the incredible achievement of having Erica Denise Entertainment selected as the in-house entertainment at the brand-new Derby City Gaming Downtown in Downtown Louisville! Join them starting December 8th on Fridays for Live Bands and Saturdays for DJ Nights – because one thing they're going to do is put on a SHOW! 🎶🎤

Keep going, Erica Denise!! We got us!!

Registration for Spring 2024 at Amped Music Academy is NOW OPEN!! All classes are FREE and taught by talented artists. Explore offerings in Audio Engineering, Band, Creative Writing, Drums, Guitar, Music Production, Piano, Trumpet, and Vocals. Open to students aged 8-18.

Enroll now and mark your calendars for the mandatory parent orientation on January 4th and 5th at 4425 Greenwood Ave. Classes kick off on January 8th and run through May 16th. Spots go quick so register your child today and let the musical adventure begin! 🎤🥁🎹🎸

Register at this link: https://ampedlouisville.org/amped-music-academy/

Cheers to CeCoiya Johnson, founder and owner of Coy Wine Collection, a graduate of the Amped Russell Technology Business Incubator Class of 2022! 🍷🎓 Congratulations on your incredible success and well-deserved recognition. Keep going, CeCoiya! We got us!! 💪🏽🚀

Dive into her inspiring journey and explore the world of Coy Wine Collection in this article:
https://www.wlky.com/article/coy-win-collection-louisville-winery-thanksgiving/45922403?fbclid=IwAR34OferYmkFzk4YNL3rr5jpMDB5XnqL11s5uWAe9UjXxdB31rbUtWkMZPc

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Save the Date! 🗓️ Join us for an unforgettable musical journey at the Amped Music Academy End of Semester Showcase on Friday, December 15th! Our talented students will showcase their semester's worth of dedication and passion. Admission is FREE, so bring your friends and family for a night full of music and fun!!
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Recapping the 'Hues of Innovation' Event hosted by Network N' Chill. Our founder and executive director, Dave Christopher Sr., took center stage as special guest, shedding light on vital ways to support Black and Brown businesses in our community. The discussion delved into the impactful role of our Russell Technology Business Incubator program, providing essential business education, one-on-one business coaching, access to capital seed funding, accounting services, attorney services, crucial mental health services, and much more to Black and Brown entrepreneurs.

Together, we're painting a brighter future for innovation and inclusivity! For us by us!!

Calling all young minds! Dive into the exciting world of robotics and coding at our Shawnee Satellite Office, thanks to our partnership with JCPS Diversity Equity and Poverty Dept. - Envision Equity. Middle and high school students, join us for a fun-filled coding adventure taught by us, for us. This free program is your ticket to unlock the possibilities of tech. Plus, get ready to bring your ideas to life by creating your own robotics project! Let's get it!!! 🚀💻🦾

Secure your spot now: https://forms.gle/tc4DRbzaF2u9BQZLA

Happy !!! At Amped, we are dedicated to shaping a dynamic creative ecosystem in music, technology, and business. Today is an opportunity to be part of something bigger and reimagine more as we look ahead, together

By donating to Amped, you can help us provide music education, entrepreneurship support, and workforce technology training to Black and LatinX families in our community at 100% no cost!!

You can invest in the vision by donating here:
https://ampedlouisville.org/donate/

Thank you in advance for your support in making Giving Tuesday a success for Amped and the entire Louisville community!

Pictured: Class of 2022 RTBI Founders at their Graduation.

Tomorrow is , the world’s largest day of giving! Join our village to move towards a more creative future by supporting Amped, shaping a dynamic ecosystem in music, technology, and business. Every contribution helps us reimagine more as we look ahead, together. Can we count on you to invest in a more creative future tomorrow?

Bookmark our donation link here: ampedlouisville.org/donate/

This Small Business Saturday, support our community by shopping with the innovative minds of our RTBI Founders like Ausha Hilliman, Founder of Julee's Mocha, a full service coffee shop located in the Nia Center in West Louisville committed to creating community through quality coffee, bringing smiles to customers one cup at a time.

Explore all of our RTBI Founders to make a lasting impact in our community at this link: ampedlouisville.org/amped-russell-technology-business-incubator-rtbi/

Wishing you a Happy Thanksgiving from the entire Amped team! As we gather to celebrate this season of gratitude, the Amped team extends heartfelt THANK YOU for your continued support. Your passion and commitment to fostering creativity and empowerment makes our community thrive. 🍁🦃✨

Join us tomorrow for Hues of Innovation with Network N' Chill, an event celebrating Black and Brown founders. We're thrilled to announce that our very own Dave Christopher Sr., Founder and Executive Director of Amped, is featured as the special guest. Don't miss this exclusive opportunity to gain insights, connect, and celebrate diverse entrepreneurs in the city. 🚀

Secure your spot - register at this link: www.affinna.com/event/huesofinnovationLouisville

Exciting News! Our brand-new digital billboard is now live at 2nd & Jefferson, on the Kentucky Convention Center! If you spot it, snap a photo, and tag us!!! Special thank you to Mike Sheehy and the OUTFRONT Media USA Team, for making this possible!

Huge THANK YOU to Danny Wimmer Presents and Inherit The Music for their generous donation to Amped Music Academy, fueled by the success of their 2023 festival season. The behind-the-scenes tour of the Bourbon And Beyond Festival grounds and learning about the different music career paths was an unforgettable experience for our students and staff. Special appreciation for gifting our high school students and their families weekend passes, we are still talking about Bruno Mars!! Your support empowers of our Music Academy to nurture and mentor the next generation of artists in our community. 🎶🧡

We're delighted to share that our very own Amped Music Academy Studio Engineer, Music Production Instructor, and Level Up Instructor, Yons D Jackson, has been nominated for a GRAMMY for Best Contemporary Christian Music Performance/Song for Lecrae featuring Tasha Cobbs on 'Your Power'!

Yons is more than a GRAMMY nominee; he's the heart of our Music Academy. He drives Open Studio Sessions for young creatives, mentors young artists, and supports our musical journey in every way, from event sound to podcast recording to providing top tier audio engineer services.

At Amped Music Academy, we are all about nurturing talent and providing a platform for our students to reach for the stars. Yons embodies this spirit and showcases the true meaning of dedication and passion to the arts.

Join us in sending your best wishes to Yons and his team at the upcoming GRAMMY Awards on February 4th!! Let's continue supporting his outstanding work and celebrate his incredible achievements.

You can listen to Your Power by Lecrae and Tasha Cobbs at the link below:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JJhacXgWBJ0

Tune tomorrow!

Huge shoutout to Thumper and the Plaid Rabbits for their generous donation to our Music Academy during their reunion show this past weekend at Headliners Music Hall! 38 of years of making music and still going strong!! Your generosity is truly appreciated, and it's through partnerships like these that help us continue to inspire the next generation of artist. 🎶❤️ 🎤🎸

We had a full house of fun and games this past Friday at Family Game Night! From video games to rounds of song association and back to back cards game, our family game night was a blast. Congratulations to our game winners: Corey, Cherish, and Jayla!!!!

Creating spaces for families to come together and have fun is vital in our community!!! A huge shoutout to Educational Justice for partnering with us to make this event truly amazing! 🌟🎮🎶

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Join us for Family Game Night this Friday from 6-8 PM at Amped Music Academy. Enjoy video games, classic board games, music games, food and more! We ask that kids be accompanied by an adult for this special collaborative event between Amped Music Academy and Educational Justice. Don't miss the fun and laughter! 🎮🕹️

RSVP at this link: https://forms.gle/Pp6YiJjx64pEsh5TA

The Amped Team had the honor of exploring the brand-new culinary haven, The Shop One Stop, co-founded by our very own RTBI Alumni, the talented Chef Aaron Williams, also known for Chicagos Jerk Tacos

Located in West Louisville at 30th and Jefferson, The Shop One Stop is a dream kitchen for chefs, caterers, bakers, food truck owners, and aspiring hospitality professionals. Their state-of-the-art, health-regulated kitchen offers affordable monthly rates, turning culinary dreams into reality.

Aaron's journey is a testament to the incredible potential that our RTBI program unlocks for Black entrepreneurs in West Louisville Aaron, we're incredibly proud of your journey! Keep pushing the boundaries! We got us!! 🧡⚜️🚀

Discover more, schedule a tour and secure your spot at: https://theshoponestop.com/

Congratulations to our amazing Vashti for her remarkable achievement in becoming a part of the Leadership Louisville Ignite Class! 🚀🧡

Introducing the Ignite Louisville Class of Spring 2024! 🥳

Presented by Norton Healthcare, fifty-four up-and-coming leaders were selected based on their accomplishments and interest in making an impact in the community.

This 6-month program for young professionals is designed to combine leadership development training with a hands-on challenge to help put those skills into action.

Click here to meet the class: https://bit.ly/46HdgQi

Tune in tomorrow.

A wonderful day spent at our board and staff retreat, we came together to chart a course that keeps our community at the heart of our mission, propelling us into a future filled with boundless possibilities. We're thrilled for the incredible journey ahead, as we look forward to all of the amazing things to come from Amped and community we're honored to serve. Get ready to get Amped up!! 🧡⚜️🚀

Join us for our first Family Game Night on Friday, November 3rd, in partnership with Educational Justice. We will have a variety of games for all ages, food, and of course music! Get your game face ready!! 🎮🎉⭐️

RSVP at this link: https://forms.gle/B3YmXCXU33Zm7V4d9

Recapping the fantastic discussion at the Humana Foundation's retreat led by our Executive Director & Founder, Dave Christopher Sr. along with Larry Horn from Amplify Louisville. Together they explored the world of business experimentation and its role in driving growth. An inspiring conversation about embracing failure and continuously pursuing fresh ideas! 🚀 ⚜️

Congratulations to Amped RTBI Alum Brittany Phillips, on the grand opening of The Play Station! An incredible indoor play space for children aged 6 months to 8 years old, and a haven for parents who work remotely. They also offer birthday party rentals, parents morning out programming and much more! Your dedication to families and innovation shines bright and we are so happy for what The Play Station will do for the community. 🛝🎉🚀

Explore this exciting venture and book your play session now at this link:
https://babysitterscircle.com/book-a-play-session/

Founder/Executive Director of AMPED will be on the show tomorrow. Tune in!

Uplifting 'Hayride on the Hill' an free event by Louisville Olmsted Parks Conservancy, at Shawnee Park this Sunday, October 15! Experience the essence of fall with a hayride through one of Louisville's most beautiful parks. Special thanks to Olmsted Parks for hosting and nurturing our outdoor spaces. Let's celebrate the season together! 🍂🌾

What a fantastic morning at Male High School's Mindfulness Fair! We were thrilled to be part of this important event dedicated to equipping students with valuable community resources to support their mental well-being. Amped Music Academy had a blast with our MIDI board and electric drum machine, letting students unleash their creativity and jam to their own beats. Empowering minds through music – that's what it's all about! 🎵🌟 🧠💫

We’ve teamed up with Educational Justice for a Family Game Night on Friday November 3rd! Get ready for classic board games, musical challenges, video games, fantastic prizes, delicious food, and more! Best of all, it's FREE! Just remember, students need to bring along an adult. Let's make new friends, play games, and explore exciting opportunities together! We hope to see you there! 🎮🎉🍕🎲🎶

RSVP at this link: https://forms.gle/Y764XeLANEKWbv1A6

Tiandra Robinson of Louisville, Kentucky, has always had a passion for marketing & public relations. A graduate of Western Kentucky University in Bowling Green, Kentucky, Robinson received a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Advertising and a Master of Arts MA) in Marketing Communications from Webster University in St. Louis Missouri. When she couldn't find a job working in the field, she ventured on her own.

Robinson’s knowledge, passion, and skills for public relations landed her freelance work in the entertainment industry working with various music artists and comedians, locally and around the country.