Our Impact
At ANAM Georgia, music and the arts are our strategy; youth development is our purpose. We create accessible opportunities for children and youth to learn, grow, lead, and explore their future.
Our impact extends beyond musical skill development. Through music-centered experiences, young people strengthen academic engagement, social-emotional skills, leadership capacity, career readiness, and connections with families and community.
Our Reach
Since launching public programming in 2025, ANAM Georgia’s impact includes:
Our programs primarily serve DeKalb County, while welcoming students and families from throughout the greater Atlanta metropolitan area.
We continue to expand through partnerships with libraries, schools, churches, educators, artists, community organizations, and local leaders.
Youth Outcomes
Through music and arts-centered youth development, young people have opportunities to develop:
- Confidence & self-expression
- Focus, persistence & learning habits
- Communication & teamwork
- Social-emotional skills & self-regulation
- Leadership & responsibility
- Creativity & problem-solving
- Positive peer and adult relationships
- Cultural awareness & community connection
Leadership & Career Pathways
As students grow, ANAM Georgia provides opportunities to move from participant to leader.
Older youth can explore music and creative-industry pathways through:
- Peer leadership and mentoring
- Teaching and assisting younger students
- Performance and event participation
- Collaboration with professional musicians and teaching artists
- Exposure to music and creative careers
- Professional communication and teamwork
- Goal-setting and career exploration
- Hands-on experiences that build workplace-ready skills
These experiences help young people understand that the skills they develop through music—communication, creativity, discipline, collaboration, problem-solving, leadership, and perseverance—are transferable to college, careers, and community life.
Family Outcomes
Families are important partners in youth development.
Through parent orientations, family learning activities, performances, regular communication, and community events, ANAM Georgia helps families:
- Become more engaged in their children’s learning
- Understand the developmental value of music and the arts
- Support positive learning and practice habits at home
- Celebrate their children’s growth and accomplishments
- Build relationships with other families and community members
- Connect children with additional educational and enrichment opportunities
Evaluation
We measure more than participation—we look at how young people grow.
ANAM Georgia uses age-appropriate assessments, instructor observations, attendance and participation data, student reflections, and parent/caregiver feedback to monitor progress.
We assess growth across several areas:
Music & Arts
Musical skills, creative expression, participation and performance
Academic Engagement
Focus, literacy-related skills, memory, sequencing, problem-solving and learning habits
Social-Emotional Development
Confidence, self-regulation, persistence, relationships and teamwork
Leadership & Career Readiness
Responsibility, communication, collaboration, leadership, professionalism and career awareness
Family Engagement
Participation, communication and caregiver confidence in supporting youth development
Stories & Testimonials
Young People & Families
“I was so proud to see Walker confidently introduce himself and the piece he was performing to the audience. Watching him share his music with confidence made me proud.”
— Ebony, Parent of ANAM Georgia Student
“The event was a wonderful reflection of how music can bring people together and support the growth of young people.”
— Margaret, Community Member
“After seeing for myself some of the young children who performed recently, demonstrating their poise and presence as well as their newly learned skills on the piano, I am convinced that this program is worthy of support.”
Victoria R. Crosby
ANAM Georgia Board Member | Educator, Artist & Community Advocate
Community Partners
“I am proud to endorse ANAM Georgia and its vital work providing accessible, high-quality music education and enriching DeKalb County’s cultural landscape.”
— Stephanie Raines, Deputy Director of Arts and Culture, DeKalb County
“The City of Tucker proudly supports ANAM Georgia’s commitment to empowering young people through music education, mentorship, and community engagement.”
— Anne Lerner, Mayor, City of Tucker
“First Christian Church of Atlanta is honored to partner with ANAM Georgia. We deeply respect their leadership and share a common mission: helping young people learn, grow and succeed while strengthening local families and communities. We remain firmly committed to supporting this organization.”
Marsha Moore
Board Chair, First Christian Church of Atlanta