YMU PODCAST

Young Musicians Unite believes that every student in Miami-Dade deserves access to music education regardless of their socio-economic background. The YMU Podcast features interviews with our students, our teachers, and our community partners whoa are reshaping Miami through music education. Now available on Mondays at 8 a.m. ET, with hosts Sammy Gonzalez and Zach Larmer. Subscribe and listen on all streaming platforms

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#08: Derek Negron - Pricipal

For this special episode, Derek Negron, Principal of Carol City Middle School, sits down with CEO Sammy Gonzalez. The two recount the tremendous impact YMU has had not just on expanding the school's programs, but also on the creativity and dedication of its students--in particular, of one who exemplified the power of student voice.

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#07:  Monika Henao - Parent

In this episode, Monika Henao joins us to discuss her son, Anthony Martinez, and his involvement with Young Musicians Unite as a drum student. As a YMU parent, she talks about the growth she has observed in Anthony throughout the last two years, both as a musician and an individual.

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#06: Guerwen Gue - Student

 

This episode highlights YMU student Guerwen Gue, who started out with the guitar but soon gravitated towards the electric bass. With his incredible dedication to both his instrument and YMU ensembles like the Rock Band and Wynwood Jazz Combo, Guerwen has since been offered numerous prestigious mentorships, including the Bassology Clinic with Anthony Wellington. 

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#05: Erwin Dorsainville - FLTYLR

 

This episode welcomes YMU student and tenor sax player Erwin Dorsenville. Erwin details how he became fascinated with his instrument after hearing the YMU Jazz Combo play for the first time--and how it felt when he eventually joined the ensemble himself. Since then, he has only continued to test the boundaries of his playing through the various mentorships and music programs that YMU has afforded and introduced to him. 

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#04: Ilich Budnevich - FLTYLR

 

Ilich Budnevich is the parent of YMU Guitar player, Deo Budnevich. He himself is a musician and has been an extremely supportive and involved parent. 

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#03: Kyle Tennyson - FLTYLR

 

Kyle Tennyson is a Young Musicians Unite alumnus currently studying music on a full ride at Florida State University. Kyle has been with us since the very start of YMU in 2013, making him one of our first students to go through the program.

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#02: Metuchaelle Beautelus- FLTYLR

 

Metuchaelle Beautelus is currently the lead singer for our very own YMPA Rock Ensemble. She started with us at Jose De Diego Middle School a few years ago, and has come a long way to make it to where she is today. 

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#01: Gabriel Johnson - FLTYLR

 

Gabriel Johnson’s started his journey with Young Musicians Unite just a few years ago in Middle School. Since then, he has discovered his deep passion for Music and the Trumpet, and has grown tremendously, resulting in his acceptance to his now High School, New World School of The Arts.

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