MMTI Event

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
The Multi-Media Training Institute (MMTI) will host a live student podcast event, “The Effects of Music on Mental Health in Youth,” on May 23 from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM at The New Cultural Café at Studio W, inside Episcopal Church of Atonement, 5073 E Capitol St. SE, Washington, DC 20019.

This free event will bring together youth, artists, and community leaders to discuss the impact of music on youth mental health, healing, and self-expression.The event is part of the MMTI Student Podcast initiative, highlighting student-led media production and conversations around mental health and creativity. Livestream donations will support student stipends and youth programming.

Featured panelists include:
Dr. Ivy Shadiah — Holistic Psychotherapist, Sound Healer, and Restorative Justice Visionary
Kim B Miller — PWC Poet Laureate Emerita, TEDx Speaker, Author, and Host
Obi Holly — Emmy Award-Winning Producer & Director (via Zoom)

VIRTUAL VIEWING

Guests will enjoy live podcast discussions, audience engagement, and opportunities to connect with local creatives and advocates.
A livestream will also be available with a suggested $5 tax-deductible donation at MMTI DC.
The event is supported in part by the DC Commission on the Arts & Humanities, DOES, Learn24, and Serve DC.

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MMTI CLASS OVERVIEW

Multi-Media Training Institute (MMTI) is a Washington, DC-based nonprofit organization dedicated to media arts education, workforce development, and cultural empowerment. Since 1982, MMTI has provided students, interns, and emerging creators with hands-on training in film, television, digital media, production, and communications through workshops, mentorship, and real-world learning experiences. MMTI prepares young people and underserved communities for careers in the creative economy while preserving stories, culture, and community voices through media education and professional development programs.

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