Who We Are

Artist Engineers empowers tomorrow’s creators at the crossroads of music, coding, and generative AI. Through hands-on STEAM experiences, students build real projects every half-hour—composing original tracks with code, remixing with AI, and applying design thinking to solve authentic challenges.

Our Mission

To democratize creative technology education by blending the arts and sciences in culturally-responsive, project-based learning that ignites curiosity and builds 21st-century skills.

Why We’re Different

  • Learn-by-Doing from Day One
    Students are coding within the first 20 minutes of the classroom. Every lesson ends with a tangible creation.

  • “Pay-Off” Every 30 Minutes
    Structured “mini-sprints” keep energy high: rhythm loops, AI-crafted effects, and design sprints deliver immediate wins. Students leave class with code in hand and music in their ears.

  • AI as Co-Creator, Not Crutch
    We teach responsible prompt design, model evaluation, and creative ownership so AI amplifies student voice while opening up new opportunities for self-expression.

Our Core Programs

  1. Student Coding Camps and Hackathons
    Half-day to week-long events where teens remix beats, build apps, and pitch AI-powered projects in high-energy sprints.

  2. Gen AI Design-Thinking Workshops
    Work-based learning experiences that pair human-centered design with EarSketch coding to prototype EdTech innovations.

  3. Teacher Certification & Coaching
    Train-the-trainer courses equip educators with turnkey curricula, lesson plans, AI-integration guides, and ongoing community support.

Meet the Founder

Richard Achée is an education entrepreneur, former Google executive, and the visionary behind BreakBeatCode and Artist Engineers. Driven by a passion for equitable STEAM access, Richard blends business acumen with creative flair to design programs that resonate with today’s learners—and tomorrow’s innovators.

Join the Movement

Whether you’re a teacher seeking turnkey STEAM solutions, a school leader looking to launch an AI-powered design lab, or a student ready to remix your future, Artist Engineers has the tools, training, and community to help you unleash your creative code.

Ready to ignite your STEAM journey?