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The Inspire Foundation

OUR PURPOSE: To inspire, educate, empower, uplift, motivate & promote the creative arts within The Bahamas and Internationally, for the overall purpose of enhancing and advancing the creative arts, through our Youth and Community Programs.

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OUR MOTTO: Learning to Play, Playing to Learn!

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OUR CORPORATION: This Corporation is organized exclusively for one or more of the purposes as specified in Section 501 (c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code, more specifically to:

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a) Provide instructional workshops, music productions, educational training in the creative arts, volunteer/practicum hours, and scholarships

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b) Develop services that assists the community with programs that are centered on promoting education and opportunities within our community

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c) Provide conferences, seminars, mentorship, and musical showcases for the community and shall be governed by a board of directors which shall have all the powers vested by law and these by-laws. 

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ADVISORY BOARD:

Daryl Beneby

Judy Quarles

Lauren Hickman

Gerika Ross

Mustapha Ali-Bocus

Tanya Hanna

Robert Kibble

Dr. Jacqueline Hanna

Christophe Johnson

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TESTIMONIES:

"Hello, please allow me to express my appreciation and surprise for the difference that I have seen in my self after only just one piano lesson with you, and a week of practicing your style of piano playing, and focused study. As a former piano student of many other teachers, I have always struggled with accuracy and have wondered if I would ever be able to play like others who seem to be able to hit keys and chords with so much accuracy; but your unique style of tutelage has removed that doubt and given me new hope, in just one week. As a result, I really believe that you should sell your teachings based on your unique style of teaching that many piano students, and experienced pianists, can benefit from. Thank you for giving me hope in playing the piano!"

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The Inspire Music & Arts Academy Inc. is a proud supporter and operations manager of the 1st student lead podcast for the public school district of Nashville, TN. President and Chair Troika Hanna says, "Hawks Talk, Johnson Learning Center's podcast, was launched January 15, 2024, and is an exciting new venture that is not just a milestone for the school program but a beacon of inspiration and learning for our entire community of Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools and Nashville, TN."

Gratitude Concert

The Gratitude project

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A Celebration of Talent

This project was a fundraiser for the upcoming We Are Nashville Festival 2025

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Joseph Wooten & Friends

Tanya Hanna performing live December 2023. Opening act for Joseph Wooten

Live in Nashville
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