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Executive functioning and emotional expression
Soy Músico: Transforming Lives in the Metropolitan Area of the Aburrá Valley
Transforming Lives in the Aburrá Valley Metropolitan Area
Since 2016, the Medellín Philharmonic Orchestra has shown that music is more than art—it’s a powerful tool for social inclusion. “I Am a Musician” offers professional musical training to neurodivergent youth, creating artistic development spaces where each person can express their unique talent.
What is Soy Músico?
I Am a Musician” is the flagship inclusion program for people with disabilities and/or neurodivergences of the Medellín Philharmonic Orchestra. With a methodology that combines music therapy and adapted music education, over 130 young people and adults develop musical, social, and emotional skills that transform their lives.
Social Impact in the Metropolitan Area
Comprehensive Development Through Music
Our participants don’t just learn instrumental techniques. Through 10 months of annual training, they develop:
Identity as musicians
Autonomy and sense of responsibility
Teamwork and community living
International Recognition
In 2024, the Medellín Philharmonic Orchestra received the prestigious LEAD® Award for Emerging Leaders in Accessibility in the Arts from the Kennedy Center. This recognition positions Medellín as a Latin American leader in cultural social programs.
Why Support Soy Músico
More than 30 young people currently participate in Soy Músico, developing their musical talent and sharing the stage with the Orquesta Filarmónica de Medellín.
By supporting this social program, you contribute to:
- Breaking down barriers and stigmas about neurodivergence
- Offering professional artistic development opportunities
- Building a more inclusive and empathetic society in the Metropolitan Area
- Inspiring similar initiatives in Colombia and Latin America
- Transforming lives through the universal power of music
Stories That Inspire
Over 130 young people each year participate in “I Am a Musician” in its various formats, developing their musical talent, strengthening the social fabric, and sharing the stage with the Medellín Philharmonic Orchestra.
Join the Change: Support Soy Músico
Soy Músico demonstrates that cultural inclusion goes beyond physical accessibility: it’s about offering real opportunities for personal and artistic development. Your support makes it possible for more young people in the Medellín Metropolitan Area to access professional musical training and transform their lives through art.