BlastBeat, where were you when I was in high school?

You know how when you are in high school, adults always want to ask you three basic and boring questions just so you feel included and relevant?

1) When do you graduate?

2)What's your favorite/best subject?

3)What do you want to do in college?

You know how you always give the same generic answers in hopes this will satisfy them and they will leave you alone?

Well I only wish I had something as cool as BlastBeat to brag about to these silly adults.

What is BlastBeat, you ask.

BlastBeat is the coolest resource for wanna-be musicians and those interested in the industry since MySpace, and it's designed specifically for high schoolers.

According to the website, BlastBeat is designed for teens interested in Music & Multimedia business projects. It is offered to high schools around the world to teach entrepreneurial business skills, promote young musicians, and support youth communities on a local and global level.

In other words, the program allows everyday teenagers to form their own independent labels and market music to their peers.

How much fun is that?!

It is actually two competitions in one. What teenager doesn't like a little friendly competition.

Interested students go to the website and apply to become an MMC [Music and MultiMedia Company] "with each member of the company taking on a different job description such as CEO, Sales & Marketing Manager, Talent scout, Web Manager, Video Crew, Photographer, Journalist etc ultimately producing a Battle of the Bands concert in order to identify the best musical talent in their areas. There are 2 competitions in 1, an enterprise competition for the MMCs and a Battle of the Bands for the musicians." (BlastBeat)

The competition is worldwide, and students have opportunites to network with eachother via the website. BlastBeat's website in the hub for most of the activities the students parttake in. Each MMC has a personal page to update and videos are occaisionally uploaded offering advice or sharing the latest news with other BlastBeat members.

BlastBeat is one of the more innovative programs I have come across. Giving teens the responsibility of fostering their own dreams with a little professional guidance is more than a great idea, it is a method that should be put into practice all over.