NEXTGen Musician, a youth leadership and advocacy program, launched in 2022 for New York City public school teens. Scholarships are provided for students to explore career pathways, in music and beyond, through workshops, private lessons, masterclasses, performances, work-study opportunities, and career labs with critical thinkers in diverse fields of study and extraordinary artists, including world-renowned virtuoso violinist, Midori! Teens sharpen their advocacy skills through storytelling, public speaking, and persuasive writing. The program culminates with a community presentation of their collaborative arts advocacy campaign featuring the next generation of music leaders.