Flagship program

Studio 4 MTL

Studio 4 MTL gives young Montréalers ages 16-24 who have left high school the chance to earn credit toward their diploma through the recording arts.

Each 12-week cycle runs in professional recording studios, where students set personal, artistic, and academic goals and work toward Studio Certifications in audio engineering, beatmaking, songwriting, and more.

Chalet Kent

Cote-des-Neiges

Studio 4 MTL CDN

Delivered in English with Chalet Kent and NBS Studios, Studio 4 MTL CDN pairs credit earning, studio practice, one-on-one support, and a pathway back into school for young artists who need a different doorway.

C.A.U.S.E.

Montréal Nord

Studio 4 MTL N

Delivered in French with C.A.U.S.E., Studio 4 MTL N meets young people navigating poverty, housing instability, discrimination, and school disconnection with culturally sustaining support and authentic creative work.

Studio 4 MTL students behind the scenes during a music video shoot at Chalet Kent
Creative production at Chalet Kent
A C.A.U.S.E. recording booth used by Studio 4 MTL N participants
Studio access at C.A.U.S.E.
Program team and participants gathered for reflection during Cycle 2
Reflection and support across the cycle

What students receive

Barriers are removed so learning can happen.

Educators and studio facilitators at every site. Laptops. Unlimited metro passes. Daily breakfast and lunch. Wraparound psychosocial support. Completion stipends.