Courtney has been one of the most active youth in Hope’s music program. In his second year he became an assistant teacher, helping to mentor new youth. He writes songs that speak to people, but explains, “That wasn’t how I started to express myself. Hope taught me that I can write about everything. I learned how to talk about my emotions in a way that people understand.”
Courtney and his family live in the Phillips Neighborhood. He is pictured here with his father who he says, “is behind me 100%.”
Hope’s Music Production and Art of MC’ing program brings youth together around common interests and connects them to community. Through creative expression, youth find and lift up their voices.