Each year, the Heartbeat Music & Performing Arts Academy hosts the Young Musicians Ball as a celebration of creativity, growth, and excellence within our community.

This past weekend, Heartbeat Music & Performing Arts Academy made its mark on a national stage as our Thunder Squad Drumline and Monarch...

At Heartbeat Music & Performing Arts Academy, every lesson is an opportunity for growth, creativity, and passion. Recently, we captured...

We are thrilled to announce that on Sunday, January 19, 2025, the HBMPAA Band and Dance Team secured 1st place for Best Drill Team at...

At Heartbeat Music & Performing Arts Academy, we take great pride in recognizing the hard work, dedication, and academic excellence of...

On January 17, 2025, the Heartbeat Music & Performing Arts Academy's Thunder Squad Drumline and Monarch Majorettes delivered a captivating performance at the San Diego All People's Breakfast...

At Heartbeat Music & Performing Arts Academy, we are dedicated to preserving and sharing the rich history of African Americans in music and performance. The story of Alexander Johnson, the Original Drummer Boy, is just one of many that highlight the deep roots and enduring influence of Black musicians in marching traditions.

Alexander Howard Johnson, born in 1846 in New Bedford, Massachusetts, holds the distinction of being the first African American musician...

Heartbeat Music & Performing Arts Academy's Thundersquad Drumline and Monarch Majorettes performing at the 2024 Holiday Bowl Parade in SD.