Black Violin Foundation’s Intersections Program provides youth ages 9 -18 to discover the joy of music through free, high-quality weekly 90 minute violin lessons. Designed for strategically marginalized and autistic students who may face financial or systemic barriers, the program creates a welcoming space where young musicians can grow their skills, build confidence, and connect with their community.

 

This initiative was created by Kev Marcus and Wil Baptiste , who have effectively used their genre-bending music and performance to challenge the perception of who has access to the classical arts, what a violin can sound like, and to stretch the boundaries of Black creativity. The intention of this program is to build a strong violin pipeline that includes BIPOC youth and other financially marginalized young people who are traditionally locked out of the classical arts. Through Intersections, youth not only gain musical skills but also build confidence, emotional awareness, and a sense of belonging, especially students with autism, who thrive in supportive, creative environments. The 2025/2026 school year will be BVF Inc.'s 4th consecutive year of hosting this program which is now taking place at local community centers in Broward and Miami Dade Counties.

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​If you are interested in participating in the Black Violin intersections program, or bringing the free violin lesson program to your city or state please fill out the form below.