From Bad Bunny to Ricky Martin , Puerto Rican artists have made an indelible mark on music worldwide. And while the island’s talent continues to reach global audiences, Spotify is committed to expand access to the resources and spaces the next generation of Puerto Rican creators need to pursue their own creative ambitions.

As part of that commitment, Spotify and Fundación Rimas joined the Grammy Museum to bring the Grammy In The Schools program to Puerto Rico for the first time.

The long-running program gives students an inside look at careers across the music industry along with the tools to begin building their own paths.

“The music industry can feel out of reach, especially for young people who don’t know where to begin,” said Kristin Jarrett , Associate Director, Social Impact & Inclusion at Spotify. “We want students to walk away knowing there’s a place for them in music, and that they can start carving out their own path today.”

Around 300 high school students from Escuela Superior Rosalina Caraballo de Martínez in Guaynabo took part in the day’s events. The morning kicked off with hands-on production and songwriting workshops for upperclassmen, followed by a panel focused on music industry careers, and a student showcase.

“For young people who love music, they might not always know what that career can actually look like beyond being on stage,” said Arin Canbolat , Vice President of Education & Community Engagement at the Grammy Museum. “Through workshops, conversations with industry professionals, and real-world creative experiences, students can better understand the opportunities available to them.”

Later, the students from across the school gathered for a Q&A with artist RaiNao and performances from Lockward , Chuwi , and DJ Hec . For RaiNao, the day was also an opportunity to return home and encourage young artists to embrace the learning process.

“It’s okay to fail,” she said. “In the end, nothing is a mistake because the process is the most important thing, and teaches us to build better.”

Grammy In The Schools builds on Spotify’s growing partnership with the Grammy Museum to help more young people access opportunities in music. Earlier this summer, Spotify supported Grammy Camp by providing scholarships to aspiring young creators and partnering with The Jed Foundation to introduce mental health and wellbeing programming.

In Puerto Rico, this work also includes support for Fundación Rimas’ Mobile Academy, a traveling recording studio where young people gain hands-on experience in different facets of music production.

Inspired by the talent and ambition of the students at Escuela Superior Rosalina Caraballo de Martínez, Spotify is also donating $25,000 to the school’s music education programming to help more students explore their creative potential.

“The key is access and exposure: It’s hard to dream about a career you don’t know exists,” said José Ramón Benítez Díaz , Executive Director of Fundación Rimas. “Programs like this one help young people recognize their talents, understand what preparation they need, and start seeing the industry as a realistic place to build a career.”

For Lockward, that access can help young Puerto Rican artists recognize that their ambitions have no borders.

“My island has taught me no matter how small it may be, when your dreams and passions are big, there are no limits,” Lockward said. “We are blessed by our roots, and we must learn from them, never forgetting why we make music and who we hope to inspire through our stories.”