MY Voice Music

Founder, Ian Mouser, while working as a Treatment Counselor for youth in a Residential Treatment center, spent much of his time breaking up fights, and trying to keep kids safe. One day he played his guitar. Youth listened, they let their guard down, they wanted to learn to play music. Ian taught them and they formed a band and performed at their school talent show – they got second place! During this process of songwriting, rehearsals and performance, these youth, who were days earlier fighting one another, were getting along. Incidents of violence and major interventions decreased dramatically. Ian was hired to do this work for several years within the agency he worked. In 2008, Ian and a small group of individuals formed My Voice Music in order to bring this remarkable opportunity to youth who would not have it any other way. MVM now serves over 1,100 youth each year!