This panel delves into a transformative recording arts program that fosters Social Emotional Learning (SEL) in Chicago's inner-city youth, bridging divides and positively impacting lives. Educators and industry professionals collaborate with the nonprofit sector to provide a model that integrates music education and SEL. Students earn high school credit through interdisciplinary studies, SEL interventions, and recording artistry. This program nurtures students' emotional intelligence, self-awareness, and interpersonal skills, empowering them to navigate life.