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Jorel “JFly” Flynn is a dynamic musician and passionate humanitarian dedicated to empowering young artists. With a profound mastery of the drums, JFly has collaborated with a remarkable array of talent, including Gucci Mane, 2 Chainz, Bobby Brown, Peabo Bryson, André 3000, Cameo, New Edition, Aretha Franklin, After 7, Grammy award-winning Kristian Bush (of country group Sugarland), and John Hopkins of the Zack Brown Band.

As the former President of the Recording Academy® Atlanta Chapter and co-chair of its Education Committee, JFly is committed to shaping the future of music. His extensive television credits include serving as music director for high-profile events such as the WSB Centennial Olympic Park’s 4th of July Celebration, the Soul Train Music Awards, BET’s Sunday Best, the Heisman Trophy Awards, and Tyler Perry’s I Can Do Bad All by Myself and A Madea’s Family Funeral. He also contributed to the critically acclaimed movie Genius: Aretha.

Beyond his music career, JFly is deeply invested in his community. In 2009, he founded the “How Big Is Your Dream!?™️” Foundation Inc., which provides mentorship and resources to aspiring students seeking careers in the entertainment industry. His dedication to education is further exemplified by his role on the Georgia Tech School of Music advisory board, where he helps ensure that music technology remains relevant and innovative. He is also a proud Berklee College of Music alumnus, graduating summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Arts Studies. 

JFly’s philanthropic efforts have earned him recognition in Georgia, including proclamations as an Outstanding Georgia Citizen from the Secretary of State. His commitment to uplifting the next generation of artists and fostering creativity in his community continues to inspire all who encounter his work.

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Jorel “JFly” Flynn

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The Story Behind

Founded in 2011, How Big Is Your Dream?!™️ Foundation (HBIYD) focuses on three core values: youth centered music education activities; community outreach through performing arts; and, sustainable civic engagement via hyperlocal partnership development opportunities. The Foundation provides a platform that cultivates learning success, multidisciplinary programs and training clinics for youth, their parents and community advocates. 

HBIYD?! Foundation creates, delivers and evolves the promotion, education and development of youth in all sectors of music and performing arts. HBIYD Foundation is committed to fostering and maintaining high quality, interactive, teaching and learning models that connect youth with resources that prepare them for successful transitions into healthy adulthood. 

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The HBIYD?!  Vision serves as a blueprint that begins with our ambition to serve, offer effective engagement programs and provide scholarships that supports personal and career development

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Christy Flynn sitting in front of gray background with black/tan and red/white guitars hanging behind her
Christy Flynn
Christy Flynn
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Dr. Jonas Fowler
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Emida Roller
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Erica C. Mitchell, Esq.
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Gerald Jordan
Joey Sommerville standing in front of a gray background with red trumpet to his right.
Joey Sommerville
Joey Sommerville
Lisa Brown sitting in front of gray background with red/white and black/tan guitars hanging on the wall behind her
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Lisa Brown
Lisa Wright sitting in front of a gray background with brown and red guitars hanging.
Lisa Wright
Lisa Wright
Monica Brown sitting in front of a gray background with brown and red guitars hanging.
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Shehawnee Prescod, Publicist

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