New Mecklenburg County Jail Program Uses Music to Help Rehabilitate Inmates - WCCB Charlotte's CW

Music studio opens inside Mecklenburg County Jail

MECKLENBURG COUNTY, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) -- A new program is giving Mecklenburg County inmates a new way to express themselves as they serve their time. Leaders unveiled the new soundproof music studio Tuesday. Officials say the state-of-the-art facility was funded by a donation from the Tim Bergling Foundation, named after the late artist better known as Avicii. Sheriff Gary McFadden tells Queen City News that offering the opportunity to crea…

New Mecklenburg County jail program uses music to help rehabilitate inmates - WCCB Charlotte's CW

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Inside the Mecklenburg County Detention Center, a new music studio is giving inmates a way to express themselves while serving time. The state-of-the-art facility is part of a new program at the detention center. Program coordinator Dorian Johnson says, “Our studio is Studio Why. It’s the who, what, when, where, why and how of you.” The program is called “Rhythm & Reflection: A journey to reformation.” Johnson says the goal is …