DBH is an education and workforce development program that teaches coding, game development, and music production, equipping students with the skills and mindset to achieve their goals and build lasting careers. We primarily serve students ages 11-24, but we can be contracted to teach any age group.

Students, parents, teachers, schools, community organizations, and businesses looking for technical education, talent development, or software consulting.

We take students from absolute beginners to marketable professionals, providing hands-on experience, certification prep, workforce training, and project-based learning.

We are based in Durham, NC, offering in-person and virtual learning experiences.

• Workshops (40 hours over 8-12 weeks): $500 new students / $400 returning

• Learning Labs (20 hours over 3 weeks): $300 new students / $250 returning

• Working Labs (20 hours over 3-4 weeks): $300 new students / $250 returning

• Institutional Program Licensing (for schools/organizations): $10,000 per year per institution (includes curriculum access and implementation support)

• Training for Outside Organizations: $20–$40 per hour, requiring 20-40 hours to train educators to teach DBH’s curriculum.

Scholarships and financial aid may be available.

Your child will learn coding, game development, or music production, while also developing problem-solving, creativity, and technical skills that prepare them for the workforce.

Students advance through structured learning levels, earning certificates and building real-world projects to showcase their skills.

Yes! Students earn DBH completion certificates, and we prepare them for industry-recognized certifications that demonstrate 4-6 years of experience.

We provide hands-on experience, resume-building projects, and subcontracting opportunities, allowing students to work on real contracts before they graduate.

No! While DBH specializes in game development and music production, our goal is to teach students how to break down big dreams into achievable steps using an engineering mindset. We show students how to build their own legacies, whether through a job, entrepreneurship, or personal projects. The skills they gain can be applied to any career path.

Virtual students need a reliable internet connection, a computer (Windows for Game Development, any type for Music Production), headphones, and a microphone. Cameras are welcome but not required, as DBH focuses on communication skills rather than face-to-face video interaction.

Chromebooks are supported for the Music Learning Track, but not for the Game Learning Track. The Game Learning Track is driven by Windows. Chromebook users, do have the possibility of having access to a virtual Windows machine that they can use to participate.

Yes! We work with schools, nonprofits, and government agencies to bring STEAM education to underrepresented communities.

We provide a full curriculum, instructor training, and customized workshops to fit any school’s needs.

A school or institution can license our program for $10,000 per year, plus additional training costs for teachers.

Yes! We offer training for outside organizations at $20–$40 per hour, typically requiring 20-40 hours for an educator to become certified to teach our curriculum.

Yes! We partner with organizations like Durham Parks & Recreation and Durham YouthWorks to provide after-school and summer learning opportunities.

Students work on real projects, learn Agile/SCRUM development, and gain paid experience through subcontracting opportunities.

Yes! Businesses can hire DBH students as interns or entry-level developers or subcontract DBH engineers for tech projects.

Companies can sponsor students, hire DBH graduates, or collaborate on software development projects. Contact us at [email protected] for details.

You can sponsor a student, donate to our scholarship fund, or fund a DBH-hosted workshop.

Yes! Donors receive updates on the students they help, including project highlights and learning progress.

DBH teaches game development using tools like OpenBOR and Unity, coding using JavaScript and Python, and music production using Bandlab and FL Studio.

DBH teaches students Agile workflows, using Jira, GitHub, and project-based collaboration to prepare them for professional development environments.