Adult Music Program
The Henry & Inez Stone Music & Sound Studio offers program participants an opportunity to learn the
latest techniques with skilled music professionals in a state-of-the-art setting. This provides a critical
opportunity for students to test their compositional skills, technological mastery, independence and creativity.
Industry relevant technologies and instruments used in the program include:
- Cakewalk
- Pro Tools
- MIDI
- MIDI Certificate program
- Logic Audio products
- Propeller Head Reason products
- Sibelius notation software
- Roland keyboards and synthesizers
- M-Audio products
- Instruction is offered on Apple and PC computers
Miami Lighthouse United Voices Choir started in our Senior Group Activities program and has flourished into a
generational community group performing all over South Florida. Our choir has performed at different events such as
Boca Bash and other community events. Choir rehearsals are held every Friday and are open to all of our clients to
join and enrich the community with their vibrant and inspirational music. For more information please contact
Zachary Brown, Manager of Music Programs at 786-362-7535 or via email at zbrown@miamilighthouse.org
Our Music Production Program and our instructors have received national and international
recognition. Our Program was awarded a grant by the Mockingbird Foundation, an all-volunteer nonprofit organization, founded
by the fans of the poplar band Phish, that supports music education for children. Ten grantees were selected from
among 1,303 initial applicants throughout the United States.
Other grant providers include The Henry W. Bull Foundation, Carnival Foundation, the John S. and
James L. Knight Foundation, Ronald McDonald House Charities of South Florida, the Wildflower Foundation, the
Helliwell Family Foundation and the William and Helen Thomas Charitable Trust have awarded grants in support of our
Music Program and Braille music curriculum.
Music Program Testimonials
"I liked studying science and math in school, but music makes me happy. I have some vision,
but when I'm here at the Lighthouse, playing in the band with all my friends, that's what it's all about."
- Music Program percussionist Adriel
"My godfather is a professional musician. He plays the trumpet, but I really like the
trombone. I've learned so much here at the Lighthouse. I come to the Music Program religiously every Saturday to continue
to evolve and learn, especially from music instructor Carlos Camacho. I am already getting some paid gigs."
- Music Program trombonist Christopher
"I've been playing the drums since I was nine years old. I've never been sighted, but it's
never stopped me from wanting to learn new things. Among those 'new things' is work with the synthesizer and
learning to use the braille version of ProTools to create my own recordings. I've been a Lighthouse band member for more
than three years. I love to play and reminisce about gigs at New York's famed Apollo Theater and the Village
Gate." - Lighthouse Band member, percussionist and pianist Rick
"This Music Program is a wonderful thing. I've been coming here for two years, and I'm
learning to work with computers in the braille music program. Finding the Lighthouse has made a big difference in
my life." - Lighthouse Band member, percussionist Joel
Parent Testimonial
My husband and I are very impressed with your organization. The services that you provide to the community are
incredible. My son Hobie Benson enjoys going to your center to learn and serve in the community each opportunity
he can. Your music program has enhanced Hobie's music talents and he is grateful to be part of The Miami
Lighthouse.
The staff at your center shows professionalism and commitment to the community and to the children involved in
the summer program and also the program during the school year on the weekends.
Thank you for taking your position at the Lighthouse with such effort and consideration to others.
I would recommend this program to any friends with a score of Excellency.
Please reach out to me whenever you need anything for the center.
Jenny Benson, Parent
