COURSE DESCRIPTION
 

Your Playlist Is Programming You

A Transformational Youth Experience Through Music, Mindset & Identity

Overview

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“Your Playlist Is Programming You” is a culturally relevant, interactive course designed to help students understand how music influences their thoughts, emotions, identity, and behavior.

Through guided discussions, lyric analysis, and self-reflection, participants explore how repeated exposure to music—especially Hip-Hop and R&B—can shape belief systems, normalize behaviors, and reinforce emotional patterns. The course introduces students to the concept that what they consistently listen to can become what they think, feel, and ultimately live.

By combining elements of social-emotional learning (SEL), media literacy, and personal development, this experience empowers students to move from unconscious consumption to intentional living.
 

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Course Objective

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The goal of this course is to equip students with the awareness and tools to:
 

• Recognize how music impacts their mindset and decision-making

• Develop stronger emotional intelligence and self-awareness

• Identify and challenge harmful or limiting patterns

• Reframe their identity through intentional thinking

• Create a personal “soundtrack” that aligns with their goals and future
   

 

Guiding Question

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Throughout the course, students are asked to reflect on:
 

👉 “Does your playlist complement the life you desire to live and the person you want to become?”

What Participants Will Experience

Students will engage in:
 

• 🎧 Music Breakdown Sessions
  Analyzing lyrics from popular songs to uncover underlying messages about identity, relationships, and lifestyle choices

• 🧠 Mindset & Identity Exploration
  Understanding how repetition shapes beliefs, confidence, and behavior

• 💬 Group Discussions
  Safe, guided conversations that allow students to reflect on their experiences and perspectives

• ✍🏽 Journaling & Reflection Exercises
  Identifying personal thought patterns and emotional triggers

• 🔄 Reprogramming Activities
  Rewriting lyrics, creating affirmations, and building intentional playlists

• 🎤 Creative Expression
  Opportunities for students to express their growth through writing, performance, or presentation

Course Structure (6-Day Pilot)
 

• Day 1: The Download
  Introduction to subconscious programming and music influence

• Day 2: The Message Behind the Music
  Breaking down lyrics and identifying hidden messaging

• Day 3: Repetition = Identity
  Understanding how repeated messages shape behavior and beliefs

• Day 4: Trauma, Environment & Music
  Exploring the connection between lived experience and musical preference

• Day 5: Rewire the Playlist
  Creating intentional playlists aligned with personal growth

• Day 6: Transformation Showcase
  Reflection, expression, and presentation of personal insights

 

Advanced Learning Opportunities (Optional Extensions)

Participants may continue with specialized tracks:
 

• Hip-Hop Edition: Identity Reprogramming
  Focused on self-image, behavior, and cultural influence

• R&B Edition: Emotional Reprogramming
  Focused on relationships, emotional patterns, and self-worth

 

Outcomes

By the end of the course, students will:
 

• Demonstrate increased self-awareness and critical thinking

• Improve emotional regulation and communication skills

• Gain tools to make more intentional life choices

• Develop a clearer sense of identity and direction

• Understand how to align their habits with their future goals

 

Who This Course Is For
 

• Middle and high school students (ages 13–21)

• Youth programs and community organizations

• Schools seeking culturally relevant SEL programming

• Parents looking to support their child’s personal development

 

Why This Course Matters
 

Today’s youth are exposed to thousands of hours of music each year—often without guidance on how it may influence their mindset and behavior.
 

This course bridges the gap between culture and consciousness, helping students become more aware, intentional, and empowered in the way they think, feel, and live.
 

 

Facilitator

Jasir “King Ruler” Franklin
Founder, Heal PTHD (Post Traumatic Hood Disorder)
Creator of Check the Rhyme & Rewire Academy

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“Change the music. Change the mindset. Change your life.”