Our student poets took the mic with the symphony.
In our poetry workshop with the Oakland Symphony, middle schoolers opened up on the theme of forgiveness, and used music software to add rhythm to their rhymes.
Take a look behind-the-scenes at our students’ creative process.
Meet our Poetry Teachers
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Dame Drummer
Dame Drummer is a Grammy-winning producer and drummer with deep roots in rhythm, groove, and live performance. He helps students understand how drums, timing, and feel translate into beats inside digital music software. His teaching style emphasizes experimentation, collaboration, and building confidence through sound.
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Prentice Powell
Prentice Powell is a Grammy-nominated poet and producer who blends spoken word with music production. He teaches students how rhythm, pacing, and sound design can elevate language and storytelling. His classes help young artists find their voice and bring their words to life through music.
““Empowering young artists to reclaim their narratives.”
“Oakland Symphony’s partnership with Yeah, Art! demonstrates the profound impact of collaborative arts education in our community. United by a shared vision, we co-created a spoken word project centered on the theme of 'Forgiveness,' where students were empowered to reclaim and share their own narratives. Yeah, Art! fostered an environment of creative agency, helping young artists deliver incredibly moving performances. This journey culminated in a video showcase at the Paramount Theatre, providing a prestigious platform that honored our students’ voices and the transformative power of their stories."
— Rachel Kim, Director of Education and Social Impact for Oakland Symphony
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