Empowering youth to develop
and showcase their talents

Empowering youth to develop and showcase their talents

We help those who lack access to opportunities or which the traditional school setting cannot physically support.

After School Youth Enrichment Programs

At Scholastic Talent, young people showcase and discover new passions and real confidence in a caring, inclusive community.

Through mentorship and support, students explore:

Music training including: Instrumental & vocal music (from trombone to voice), music production & songwriting, DJing & beatmaking, and strings
Sports training including: Baseball skills development, Speed, strength, and agility training
Dance & choreography
Public speaking & performance skills

Your support helps us:

Equip and upgrade studios, stages, and training spaces
Expand access to high-quality arts and sports programs
Provide real-world performance, showcase, and game-day opportunities

Join our family and celebrate the bold, creative talents of tomorrow. You can enroll, volunteer, or donate today to help young artists and athletes shine.

After School Program

Monday–Thursday Music and Sports Training program provides a welcoming home for K-12 youth looking to discover their strengths in arts and sports, grow confidence, and guided by caring mentors and supportive peers.

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K-12 Summer Program

Our 6-week, Monday–Friday, full day summer program invites students to explore creativity, develop music and athletic skills, and grow in confidence in a fun, safe, and inspiring community led by caring, professional mentors.

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Vocal Lessons

At Scholastic Talent, we believe every voice deserves to be heard. These 1:1 sessions with Shehana, are designed to build your technique, confidence, and performance skills—so you can step into the spotlight with pride.

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Dance Lessons

Led by Keyarie at Madison Theatre, this welcoming series invites beginners through advanced dancers to explore multiple styles, grow confidence, and prepare for inspiring performance opportunities.

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Theatre Class

This hands-on, theatre program at the Madison Theatre where participants work from first read to final bow using one shared script that the ensemble learns, rehearses, and performs in a culminating showcase.

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String Lessons

8-week strings program with elite musician, Dr. Paul Konye. Choose one session a week for an affordable rate of $125 ($250 for both Monday & Wednesday sessions). Each session is 1 1/2 hours. Sign up today!

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Strengthening Lives – Building Communities

Scholastic Talent Inc. is an organization that creates opportunities for students to explore, develop, and celebrate their creative abilities. To support the social, emotional and academic development of young people in vulnerable situations. Together, we can find children who want to be successful, and offer opportunities for them to achieve their dreams.

We give scholars a place to be kids, and to thrive!

Scholastic Talent, Inc.

Founded in 2013, Scholastic Talent, Inc. discovers, nurtures, and develops our talented youth in the greater Capital Region. We help those who lack access to opportunities or which the traditional school setting cannot physically support.

Our capstone project is our annual Scholastic Talent Showcase, which introduces the community to young artists in vocal and instrumental music, dance, literature, and other performing arts.

In addition to the showcase, we provide artist development so that our young performers can hone and realize their full potential.

Scholastic Talent Inc. offers a mobile sound studio for recording, music, and beat creations for gifted songwriters, voice recordings, transportation to and from studio practices, food, guidance, mentoring in the arts and social field, and stability and security for the scholars.