Lyrics Matter School is the Art Hause Village Foundation’s signature hip-hop education curriculum, designed to empower students ages 13–19 through music, creativity, and personal growth. Rooted in a trauma-informed approach, the curriculum provides a safe and supportive environment where students can explore their experiences, develop their voices, and gain real-world creative skills.

 

Learn from the Legends

We partner with professional artists and industry mentors to teach the craft of hip-hop—from songwriting and production to performance and music business. Students gain hands-on experience while learning leadership, collaboration, and storytelling through music.

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Programs Powered by Lyrics Matter School

• Lyrics Matter On Skool: Youth-focused classes for ages 13–19 implementing the full curriculum

• Born to Rap: Beginner-friendly rhyming books, flashcards, and cartoon series for foundational skills

• Legacy Lab: High school music entrepreneurship program blending creative development with business strategy

• Black School of Arts – Baltimore (Coming 2027): Celebrating and cultivating the next generation of Black creatives

 

Licensing & Partnership Opportunities

Schools, studios, and organizations can bring the curriculum to their students through our professional program platform, Hip-Hop Taught You. Licensing the curriculum allows partners to deliver our proven, trauma-informed programming while expanding its reach and impact.

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Lyrics Matter School isn’t just about music—it’s about unlocking potential, fostering creativity, and building the next generation of leaders through hip-hop.