ZUMIX may have begun 35 years ago as a program primarily for teens interested in songwriting, making beats, and learning to play guitar and other instruments. But for more than … Continued
On May 31, ZUMIX launched its 35th anniversary summer with an afternoon of live music and dance at Boston’s iconic Hatch Memorial Shell, featuring multiple ZUMIX students, staff and alumni, … Continued
Two hundred dollars and a kitchen table. That’s the popular story of how ZUMIX got started: back in 1991, in an apartment off Maverick Square. But, says co-founder Bob Grove, … Continued
ZUMIX is excited to welcome Paola Cossermelli Messina as our new Radio Program Coordinator. Paola has worn many audio-flavored hats – previously as a radio producer in her home country … Continued
Earlier this fall, ZUMIX Director of Programs Corey DePina took an extended field trip to a surprising location: Budapest, the capital of Hungary and a hub for the central European … Continued
This year, ZUMIX staff members dressed up as songs or artists – the very embodiment of music! Happy Halloween from the Firehouse!
ZUMIX alumna Magdiela Matta is this year’s Alumni Luminary Award honoree at our annual Gala, The Muze. Maggie, a graduate of Boston University, is a Community Producer with the Equity … Continued
This summer, ZUMIX student Kenneth Palacios–already an accomplished guitarist and radio host–added another skill to his repertoire. Through ZUMIX’s partnership with Bowery Boston, Kenney received a media pass to shoot … Continued
For many young people, finding a place where they belong is a challenging and sometimes difficult process. ZUMIX alumna and Instrumental Music Manager Jen Aldana knows that struggle intimately, both … Continued
How did your family get involved with ZUMIX? My oldest son Brandon (above) had a godmother who lived in East Boston, and she told us about ZUMIX. It took us … Continued
