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Beatboxing 101 - BEAT NYC

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There’s no need for instruments to make music; you can use the greatest instrument of all, your own body. Members of BEAT NYC teach the basics of beatboxing (think trumpets, bass drums, and everything in between), all while driving around New York City picking up a few friends.

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  • Educator Chesney Snow, James Kim, Kaila Mullady, Mike Chervony aka Beatsmyth, Ms. Chervony aka Momma Beats, Terry Im aka KRNFX

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