Our Youth's Create Expression through Music and Performing Arts

Our youth are exposed and inspired to learn all kinds of instruments and to create their own music. From singing, guitar, piano, saxophone, and drums, our youth create music that nurtures and transforms their lives.

For Zarkhi, "Is This Real?"

"Is This Real" is an original song by Zarkhi. Listen to his MP3 by clicking on this link.

We met Zarkhi when he auditioned to be in our Talent Showcase: "Inspiration." He's a foster youth who has been in the DCFS system his whole life. Now at age 17, Zarkhi lives with a foster family in Pasadena. We were amazed by his many talents. Unfortunately, Zarkhi became sick with the flu and wasn't able to participate in the show, but Create Now arranged for him to record his music at our board member Mark Schulman's recording studio in Venice. He brought his trumpet, then sang and played his heart out. "I've made a few different songs and recorded them but none were ever made in a studio as professional as the one which 'Is this real' was recorded," Zarkhi said. "Mark is an amazing producer/musician and I am blessed to have had this opportunity." We're really impressed with Zarkhi's talent and hope you enjoy his song, too!

Kidz Kreationz - With Help from Pink's Drummer, Mark Schulman

"I Can't Do This" is an original song by Demond Nelson. Listen to his MP3 by clicking on this link.

We first met three years ago when he was incarcerated at Camp Holton. After participating in a Create Now Drumming & Rap Music Workshop with Mark Schulman (Pink's drummer), Demond began to change his life. Since then, we've helped him to perform his songs at several detention camps, where he motivated incarcerated youth to change their lives as he did. Demond has continued to stay out of trouble. He recorded this song at Mark's recording studio in Venice.

We are proud of Demond and the positive influence he is making in our community. Listen to music by Chennel and Monique by clicking the links below.

Chennel - I don't Know What To Do
Chennel - Zoom Zoom
Monique - I'm Goin' Down