Using music as a vehicle for personal growth and positive change. Girls Rock! Rochester is dedicated to using music creation and performance as tools for cultivating self confidence in girls and trans* youth. We foster creativity while building a supportive community of peers and mentors, while developing life and leadership skills to effect positive social change. We believe that music is a powerful vehicle for personal growth and positive change We value constructive approaches to fighting sexism We promote collaboration and community above competition and isolation We recognize the importance of diversity in all forms We provide a safe and accessible environment for personal and creative exploration We encourage all voices and stories to be shared and heard We vow to trust and support each other because girl culture belongs to girls!