Josh (9) and J.T.(7) are brothers that discovered music this past Feb (2009). Many of the young musicians on you tube inspired them. We thought they should do the same. Finally they began music lessons this past summer (2009). They have decided to name the band "My Brothers Fault" Their young age and their love for music are inspiring. We look forward to many years of growth and music from the kids. Welcome to Youth Arts Forum.

Alexander Marino has been playing the clarinet for 5 years. and the saxophone for 3 years. Alex writes, I play the soprano, alto and tenor saxophones. I am a member of my school marching band, jazz band, and orchestra. I am also a part of all-area orchestra, which consists of the best musicians in the city schools (3 schools). I am also a member of the Wyoming Valley Concert Band. This is a professional concert band which consists mainly of adults. I also am a member of the music ministry at my church, and sometimes play at church weddings. I have also started a jazz/rock band called Fusion Experience. We want to welcome Alex to Youth Arts Forum. We are proud to have him as the newest member.

12 year old Zach Ludlam started playing guitar about two years ago. He just  started singing, March 09 was actually his first time singing for an audience when he and a friend were in a talent competition through our church. Zach is a great kid, an A student and what many have called "an old soul” We are proud to have Zach  as a valued Youth Arts Forum member.

Christopher Skeens is a 10 year old drummer who is showing some wonderful talent at playing the drums. Chris will be preforming at The National Underground in NYC on Jan 23rd. He loves playing Paramore, Chilli Peppers, Gavin Degraw, Shinedown. We want to welcome Chris and wish him great success in his craft. Stop back often to see how he is progressing.

12 year old Brendan Macfarlane  from Scotland has been singing since age 2.  He has shown exceptional talent and an enjoyment and smile that compliment his obvious love for his craft. We want to welcome Brendan as our newest Youth Arts Forum member. We are hoping to see him in the NYC benefit concert in December 09. Check back often to see his progression and the work of all the young artists.

13 year old Alex from Las Vegas is the newest YAF member. Alex has been playing the guitar for less than a year. "I like to solo and make up my own beats. I started at school playing mariachi but I got bored so I started teaching myself, than I joined this school of rock academy and they are really good. Alex is currently in a band and says he is learning a lot and have fun playing.It's this enthusiasm and desire to learn and get better that makes Alex and all the kids "special" artists. Check back often to see the progress of Alex and all the kids.

Matt  is a 14 year old guitarist and singer who has a true passion for the blues. His playing comes from his 14 year old playing skills and an "old soul" spirit. Enjoy his work and we look forward to having Matt in NYC soon. Please stop back often to see Matt's progress and the progress of all the performing and visual artists. Matt simply says, "I just love to play the six string since I was 6 yrs old and I have a band now. Welcome to YAF Matt.

All members of this newest band are 14 years old.  There are 3 girls and 2 boys.  They have a website at http://fyverock.com/ and we invite all of you to stop by and see some of their outstanding work. The band members are from Winthrop, Maine.  A small town that centers around a Woolen Mill that is no longer running. ,Kristen Veayo  and Twin, Katherine ,  Danielle Pease, Declan Chu and  Aaron St.Pierre make up the band. All are 14 years old. They said, “Our parents have really given us freedom to learn and grow musically in a way that we like. We all are passionate about Music!” It’s refreshing to hear kids talk about how they love what they do and their struggles to make their dreams happen. “We are all 14 year old  students,  We feel  it is pretty rare for kids our age to play together like we do.  Fyve has a girl drummer and a girl guitar player who are identical twins! This sets us up with timing since the twins have played music together for 6 years.” We wish them well and support them and their musical dreams.




Cole Citrenbaum is a talented 14 year old guitarist, song writer and singer currently living in Ventura, CA.  His music has a wide range of influences including rock, blues, alternative, jazz, and pop.  Cole is hoping to have a career with his music. As you listen to his works you can hear the passion and the creativity resonate. We are very proud to have Cole as the newest member of Youth Arts Forum. Please check back often to see how he is progressing and to see all of the young performing and visual artists.

Duncan King is a 14 year old drummer, percussionist and keyboardist from Alabama. We are proud and excited to have Duncan as our newest Youth Arts Forum member. Please stop back often to see the progress of Duncan and all the young performing and visual artists.

The Band Midnight was started in 2007 by Lucas and Joseph Sansevero. Lucas and Joseph are brothers, Lucas is now 15 but has been playing guitar since the age of 9 and in bands since the age of 11. Joseph is 13, has been playing keyboards since the age of 6 and started playing bass at the age of 12. They joined together with friends from Bolton CT; Ian Butterfield male vocalist and Kirsten Cianci drummer in 2007 and added the talented female vocalist Vicky Scott this year summer 2009. Please visit our website at www.TheBandMidnight.com. We want to welcome the band and are proud to have them as the newest YAF members.

Introducing the Corbin Brothers, 3 boys , ages 16, 14, 13 who have been performing together as a trio for the past 5 years. Exceptionally talented - well beyond their years in terms of ability and skill levels - they have some videos on you tube already - under Corbin Bros. The latest ones are from Jan. 2009 - the bass player has won the Vancouver Bass Shredding competition for under 19 for two years - once at 11 years old and this year at 13 years ( and did not compete when he was 12) We are proud and excited to have them as the newest members of Youth Arts Forum. We look for some even more outstanding work in the future. Stop back often to check their progress and the progress of all of the young artists.

Austin Scott  is a 12 year old lead guitarist for the band, Triple Threat. Triple Threat is a rocking kid’s band from Simi Valley California. Band members are: Austin Scott age 12 on lead guitar and vocals along with Nate Burhans age 13 on bass and back up vocals and Snot Hammond age 14 on drums.   Triple Threat gigs all around the Southern California music scene playing at festivals and fairs because they are too young to rock the clubs!  Triple Threat recently won a talent show at the Simi Cajun Festival where many legends of rock, blues and creole performed. We are very proud and excited to have Austin and his band as members of Youth Arts Forum. Check back often to see new works  from Austin and all the YAF performing artists.