Hip Hop Clinic Residency
This comprehensive residency program empowers youth through professional music production, performance arts, and creative self-expression. School leaders and directors can utilize this initiative to foster emotional resilience and build student confidence through authentic hip-hop culture.
Why This Work Matters
Self-Expression & Story
Share your story through music, art, or words so you can see your journey with fresh, compassionate eyes. Your voice is central to the healing process.
Strengths, Values & Vision
I explore what matters most to you—your values, strengths, and hopes for the future—to support choices that feel true, not forced.
Creativity for Regulation
Gentle creative practices help you notice, name, and move with your emotions instead of fighting them, so you can return to a steady inner center.
Community & Confidence
You don’t have to do this alone. Shared creative spaces help you feel seen, encouraged, and more confident in who you are becoming.
Creative Recovery Coaching is less about perfection and more about showing up, one honest, creative step at a time.
PLATINUM PACKAGE
What This Pricing Typically Includes
- 1–2 recovery coaching sessions per week
- Weekly progress notes & goal tracking
- Crisis support and resource navigation
- Family/guardian updates (when appropriate)
- Final evaluation and transition plan
BRONZE PACKAGE
Hybrid Coaching Packages (Online + In-Person)
SILVER PACKAGE
In-Person Coaching
In-Person Companion Support
$60 – $80 per hour
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2–3 hour minimum
High-accountability support for daily life, early recovery, or difficult environments. -
Sober companion support
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Assistance during appointments, errands, or events
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Real-life skill building & structure
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Safety and relapse-prevention planning
GOLD PACKAGE
Online Coaching : Virtual Recovery Guidance
The Impact of Creative Recovery
“Through music, he creates dynamic and supportive learning spaces where individuals can explore their own stories, take healthy risks, and develop their voices for healing and positive impact.”
— Woody Clift, PhD, Director, DYS Education Initiative
Real stories of transformation, resilience, and reclaiming the creative voice.
“One of Scorpio's greatest strengths is his ability to develop trusting and supportive relationships.”
— Woody Clift, PhD
“His authentic presence, patience, and flexibility allow him to cultivate safe environments where people feel seen, valued, and empowered.”
— Woody Clift, PhD
“People learned valuable skills and found ways to express themselves through creativity.”
— Girls Inc. of Holyoke
What Community Leaders Say
“He has the ability to connect with students no matter where they are in their journey.”
Danielle Maco
“He will be an asset to any organization or community fortunate enough to work with him.”
Jennifer Scott
“His work empowers students to find their voice and take pride in their stories.”
Brian Barrett
“Mr. Andrews has proven to be an asset to the youth as well as the community at large.”
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno
“He is highly dependable and goes more than the extra mile to help people succeed.”
Gandara Center
“James brings an exceptional level of professionalism, reliability, and dedication to his work. His work empowers students to find their voice and take pride in their stories—an invaluable contribution to their personal and educational growth.”
— Brian Barrett, Regional Education Coordinator
“The students not only learn how to produce and write songs but are also guided through meaningful discussions and reflections on the role of music in their lives.”
— Danielle Maco, Instructional Technology Coach
“James has a passion for making a difference with young people and has consistently exhibited excellent leadership skills.”
— Dave Madeloni, Robert F. Kennedy Children's Action Corps
Professionalism & Reliability
“Mr. Andrews is assertive, competent, dynamic, resourceful and goes more than the ‘extra mile’ to help his students succeed.”
— Gandara Center
“He is highly dependable in making decisions and in following through on commitments.”
— Gandara Center
“Scorpio is a consummate professional. He has proven to be reliable and consistent.”
— Lighthouse Personalized Education for Teens
“He always is prepared and has been an excellent employee.”
— Lighthouse Personalized Education for Teens
Recovery & Growth
“James is a talented educator. He has the ability to connect with students no matter where they are in their journey.”
— Danielle Maco, Instructional Technology Coach
“His presence not only enriches the curriculum but also builds trust and connection with students who often need it most.”
— Brian Barrett, Regional Education Coordinator
“Scorpio brings a unique blend of music education, therapy, and reflection into his lessons.”
— Danielle Maco
“The focus on music therapy has been particularly valuable, providing students with an outlet for self-expression and emotional healing.”
— Danielle Maco
“James is a gifted educator, capable of engaging learners of diverse ages, backgrounds and experiences.”
— Brian S. King, Hasbro Summer Learning Initiative
“He produces meaningful, empowering learning experiences.”
— Brian S. King
“Scorpio produces the most successful and engaging learning experiences our initiative offers.”— Brian S. King
“Creative, communicative, open to others’ ideas, he was an ideal collaborator.”
— Leigh Gallivan Mahoney, Allied Community Services
Creativity & Innovation
Empowerment & Voice
“He consistently helps students write original songs and poetry, guides them in researching and developing meaningful content, and facilitates opportunities for them to record and perform their own pieces.”
— Brian Barrett
“His work empowers students to find their voice and take pride in their stories.”
— Brian Barrett
“Students speak highly of the honesty and bravery they get to practice while in Scorpio's classes.”
— Danielle Maco
Community Impact
“Most important, James is able to develop strong relationships with a variety of youth to support their success.”
— Dave Madeloni
“He is a passionate, qualified, and supremely capable educator who is able to inspire and guide children to reach new levels of success.”
— Jennifer Scott, Connections After-School Program
“He will be an asset to any organization or community fortunate enough to work with him.”
— Jennifer Scott
"His contributions and the impact he has had on the young people we serve are immeasurable." — Woody Clift, PhD
"Any organization would be fortunate to have him on their team."
— Woody Clift, PhD