MENTORING IN MUSIC PRODUCTION AND PERFORMANCE FOR SEATTLE’S YOUNG RECORDING ARTISTS
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WE ARE TRANSFORMING CULTURE AND EQUITY IN THE ARTS THROUGH:
✩ Access to restorative, community-centric mentorship
✩ Postitive identity development through free music education
✩ Career training opportunities within the music industry
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Totem Star is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization in Seattle, Washington with tax ID number 82-3271788. All contributions are tax deductible.
Our Mission
Totem Star supports a diverse community of young recording artists learning music and life skills through mentorship and meaningful relationships. Our work in the studio and on the stage fosters growth in collaboration, leadership, and self-identity.
Our Vision
Totem Star envisions a more just society where all young people have access to music learning opportunities and youth voice is championed in support of healthy, engaged, and productive young people using music as a universal language.

Our Deputy Director, Paul Laughlin speaks on the difference between a beatmaker and a producer by sharing an explanation from DJ Khaled's of a what a music producer does.