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gwml RECAP:ON MY RADIO W/ERIN WOLF & ANTHONY “A-BIZ” FOSTER!
PHOTOS BY JEN ELLIS - ADDITIONAL PICS HERE
January at Music Lab brought all the greatness — and an inspiring continuation of Season 9! 🔥✨
We welcomed our community back for the first Music Lab of the new year, with an energizing session centered on radio, creativity, and community. The energy in the room did NOT disappoint! This month’s Lab centered on our theme “On My Radio,” featuring an insightful conversation with Music Directors from 88Nine & HYFIN — Erin Wolf & Anthony “A-BIZ” Foster — hosted by GWML Program Assistant Brit Nicole. Together, they broke down what it really takes to prepare your music for radio submission, offering practical gems, behind-the-scenes insight, and honest guidance for emerging artists.
Following the conversation, six outstanding teen acts took the stage to perform and truly blew us away. From vocals to rap to instrumentation, the range of talent, confidence, and creativity on display reminded us exactly why these spaces matter. The room was filled with courage, curiosity, and pure creative energy. 🧡
Season 9 continues strong through the rest of the school year! Students can RSVP to attend the next session on our home page. & ICYMI, check out the full Jan ‘26 session replay streaming here 😎🔥🎵🧪🚀
RECAP: GWML + AmFAM 5TH ANNUAL SUMMERFEST COLLAB
Our 5th annual Summerfest Pop-Up at the AmFam House was one for the books!
From Ellis performing the AmFam theme on guitar, to CJ & his sisters bringing the full stage energy! and Audrey playing piano backwards like it’s nothing. This was hands down one of our strongest showcases yet! Even with thunderstorms threatening the vibes, our students showed up, showed out, and shined. Major thanks to our friends at Girls Rock MKE for sharing the stage with us and to American Family Insurance for continuing to believe in the next generation of Milwaukee musicians.
Thank you once again to our program supporters at AmFam for presenting us with this opportunity! We look forward to continuing our collaborative relationship with wonderful orgs like this & creating more opportunities for our Music Lab youth & alum. Stay tuned to our socials & www.gwmusiclab.com for more Lab sessions for teens at the start of the upcoming school year! 🚀🎵🧪🔥
GWML SUMMERFEST PERFORMERS: Audrey Blackmore, Ellis Mancuso, & CJ CLAYY
RECAP VIDEO SHOT & EDITED BY GABBI CISNEROS
MUSIC LAB GUEST ROSTER
ABBY JEANNE AICHELLE WHITE ALEX ISLEY ANDREW LEIB
B~FREE BRIT NICOLE CHAD “C-NOTE” ROPER CHRIS CLASSICK
ELEMENT EVEREST BLANKS EMMITT JAMES FRANK GATSON JR. GARY WITT
GENESIS RENJI GERALD WALKER GIRLS MAKE BEATS GRACE WEBER
INDIA CARNEY INDIA SHAWN ISH DARR JAMES FORD MURPHY
JAMILA WOODS JAVONTÉ POLLARD JEAN DEAUX JEFF JACKSON
JOVAN LANDRY J.P. THE JUJU EXCHANGE KELECHIEF KEVIN SUCHER
KLASSIK KWEKU MANDELA LILI K MADAME GHANDI MAG RODRIGUEZ
MARCELLA “MS. LAGO” ARAICA MELISSA NEITZEL, MT-BC MEMBERS OF MILWAUKEE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
MERACARES NO SEATBELTS THE O’MY’S PETER COLLINS RB VIC
SAM GUYTON SHONN HINTON SISTASTRINGS THE ORCHARD THE SOCIAL EXPERIMENT
TARIK MOODY TARSHA WIGGINS, LCSW, CADC VICTOR INTERNET VICTORIA CANAL WAVE CHAPELLE
MUSIC LAB THEMES
ARTIST COLLABORATION ARTIST DEVELOPMENT CLASSICAL MUSIC CAREERS CREATING OUTSIDE THE LINES
CREATIVE BRANDING THROUGH THE ARTS GIRLS MAKE BEATS INDIE ARTIST CAREERS
MAKING IT IN MUSIC MIXING & MASTERING 101 MULTIDISCIPLINARY ART MUSIC A&R
MUSIC ADMINISTRATION 101 MUSIC COMPOSITION MUSIC IMPROVISATION MUSIC MANAGEMENT
MUSIC PRODUCTION MUSIC ROLLOUTS MUSIC THERAPY MUSIC & ENTREPRENEURSHIP
MUSIC & IDENTITY MUSIC & MENTAL WELLNESS MUSIC & MINDFULNESS MUSIC & RADIO
SONGWRITING TAKING THE STAGE TOURING ARTISTRY TRAP THERAPY
VOCAL PERFORMANCE WOMEN IN MUSIC WORDS & SOUNDS