Artistry leads. AI enhances. Humans perform.
An entire generation has never experienced the energy of a live R&B band. We're bringing it back. World-class musicians. AI-assisted music. Real development. Real performances. Built on the Music Education Initiative's proven workforce development model—training musicians and crew, creating sustainable careers, changing lives through music.
From auditions to rehearsals to stage. Every step documented. You don't just discover the band—you watch it being built.
AI helps create songs with fresh inspiration and complex arrangements that challenge musicians. Every song refined by human touch.
Public auditions for elite musicians. Documented on TikTok and YouTube. Join the search for world-class talent.
Guided by Bar-Kays founder James Alexander and AJ Alexander who trained Usher. AI-assisted arrangements push musicians to new levels of accuracy and rhythm.
Q2 2026 tour debut. Live band. Real instruments. Human energy. The R&B band revolution revived for a new generation.
AI helps create music with fresh inspiration and complex arrangements. Then real musicians bring it to life.
The entire journey documented. From announcement to auditions to first performance. Be part of the story.
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Powered by The Music Education Initiative—a 501(c)(3) nonprofit training the next generation of music professionals and creating sustainable careers.
Training production students and touring crew. Creating real jobs in lighting, sound, stage management. Building sustainable careers beyond the stage.
From student to professional. Train musicians, develop skills, and build sustainable careers. Guided by Bar-Kays founder James Alexander and AJ Alexander.
Northwest Arkansas to Mississippi Delta. Training local talent. Creating opportunities. Economic development through music education.
Road to Recognition Tour (2025 success, 2026 expansion). Owned tour coach. Venue relationships. The foundation is built.
"GT creates the vision and the art. I build the infrastructure and partnerships that make it sustainable. Together, we're proving you can innovate with AI while creating real opportunities for musicians and crew."
MEI is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Tax-deductible donations support musician training, workforce development, and sustainable music careers.
Partner With The MEIElite musicians wanted. Development guided by industry legends. Q2 2026 tour debut.
Development Starts Immediately | Tour Debuts Q2 2026