Who We Are

2. Who We Are Tom Barlow is a certified high school teacher who’s musical honors include three Juno Award nominations, the Canadian Rising Star Award and a Canadian Radio Music Award nomination.  He has had three ‘Top Ten’ radio singles (including a #1 with the single “Walk Away”) and two video ‘Top Tens’ on Much Music and Much More Music. This celebrated and successful career in music and academics has been constantly paralleled by a strong commitment to social justice and activism with lyrics that unabashedly discuss issues including; self image, poverty, bullying war and injustice. With over 30 years of experience working in every level of the music industry, Mladen Alexander is a songwriter, producer, and multi‐instrumentalist who has appeared on several gold and platinum records, and who is a driving force on the artist development front.  Mladen has garnered many accolades and awards along the way including 4 Juno Award Nominations. The YMM Program has been fully accredited by the TCDSB the TDSB and The Toronto Police

3. What We Do We bring the “WOW” factor beyond a TV or computer screen. The Young Minds on Music Program is a multi disciplined rock concert/ workshop that combines music and education in an unprecedented new way. The program demonstrates the power of music to change our minds, our communities and our planet for the better. In partnership with Coalition Music Education We also inform students that they can turn their passion for music into productive careers in the music industry, an option that few students or guidance departments are aware of. Title

4. How We “Wow” We bring full scale production, state of the art audio, video screens and concert level lighting to your school or conference, giving a youth audience the opportunity to experience a rock concert while also learning valuable lessons. The Young Minds on Music Program integrates state of the art rock concert production and includes a music-centric discussion of the most difficult issues facing youth today. Title

5. Your Brain and Music The YMM Program informs students of the remarkable effects of music, and music making on the brain. We break down down the latest neuroscience into a captivating and interactive experience where students come to understand how music inspires them, moves them emotionally and even alters their brain chemistry. Title Tom Barlow with Daniel Levitin, the author Of the best selling book “This is Your Brain on Music”, Barlow was a participant in one of Levitin’s recent music based neurological experiments.

6. Inspiring Change How Music Changed the World From 60s folk to modern Hip Hop YMM Presents a history of music as an agent of Social change. Toronto District School Board (TDSB) Vision statement: The primary purpose of the Social Justice Action Plan will be for all schools in the Toronto District School Board to have an opportunity to learn about local and global issues and to participate in actions that affect positive change YMM informs and inspires students to understand currents issues while motivating them to make changes in their world. Self Esteem - depression, cutting, anxiety, etc. The first symptoms of severe forms of mental illness generally appear between the ages of 14 to 15. A new partnership between TCDSB and the Mood Disorders Association of Ontario assists with early intervention for youth. Title The YMM Music Program was presented at the inaugural “No Health Without Mental Health” symposium in 2009 and has was invited back every year to date. YMM also appears annually at the “Voices that Challenge” youth conference in Toronto.

7. The Audience • The program is designed for youth aged 11-19, grades 7 to 12. • YMM is scheduled to visit over 100 schools in 2012-2013. • Reach the eyes and ears of over 50,000 youth and 100,000 parents in Ontario • Have your brand be part of the “WOW” factor as we expand nationally in 2012 Title

8. In partnership with Coalition Education, YMM introduces youth to exciting opportunities in the music business. This FREE credit course is especially powerful for at risk youth who feel disconnected from the available curricula. Title The Coalition education program is a collaboration with the Toronto Catholic District School Board's Continuing Education Department, The Music Business is a specialized and innovative course designed to provide high school students, with a talent and passion for music, an introduction to the realities and demands of pursuing a career in today's music industry. It is also intended to help students make more informed decisions about post-secondary education and other career choices in music.

9. Turning a Passion into a Career The Young Minds Minds on Music Program began as an instrument to inspire, motivate and educate students to achieve their potential through the power of music. To this date we have appeared in front of over 10,000 students and educators and this year we will see exponential growth. Youth have a powerful emotional connection to music, they listen to music every day, Music effects their peer group choices, the close they wear, even the way they speak. At YMM we want to let those students know that they can find a career path in music that will allow them to channel their passion for music into productive and fulfilling careers. Many at risk youth have no idea that a career in the music industry and high school are compatible. YMM’s partnership with Coalition Education allows YMM to empower students to pursue careers in the music industry that include: marketing, branding, law, accounting, communications, technology and social media as well as the creative aspects of songwriting, recording, performing and touring. Title