Colorful graffiti-style text spelling 'TEG' with a smaller 'STUDIO' tag below.
Colorful graffiti-style text spelling 'TEG' with a smaller 'STUDIO' tag below.

THE WORLD WILL TRY TO

The image displays the words 'SAND THEM DOWN' in large, colorful text, with each word in a different color: green, blue, and purple.
The image displays the words 'SAND THEM DOWN' in large, colorful text, with each word in a different color: green, blue, and purple.

WE WON’T

Group of young girls wearing matching orange T.E.M. Studio shirts, smiling and holding awards and a large red bag, standing outside a building with a garage door in Red Bank, New Jersey, during daytime.
Group of young girls wearing matching orange T.E.M. Studio shirts, smiling and holding awards and a large red bag, standing outside a building with a garage door in Red Bank, New Jersey, during daytime.
Blank white screen with black uneven edge at the bottom.
Blank white screen with black uneven edge at the bottom.

“We teach in their language first. That’s the whole method.”

THIS IS NOT A FINISHING SCHOOL

A blank white background with a thin gray border at the top
A blank white background with a thin gray border at the top
Blank white screen with black uneven edge at the bottom.
Blank white screen with black uneven edge at the bottom.

We celebrate the glorious, uncomfortable, and necessary work of figuring out who you actually are.

Scrolling Bar
Loud · Raw · Refusing to Shrink · Unfinished · Messy · Still  Becoming · On Purpose ·
Loud · Raw · Refusing to Shrink · Unfinished · Messy · Still  Becoming · On Purpose ·
A graphic image with a quote about teens and expression, featuring a blue megaphone and a black-and-white photo of an open mouth with visible teeth.
A graphic image with a quote about teens and expression, featuring a blue megaphone and a black-and-white photo of an open mouth with visible teeth.
Quote saying, "We don't smooth edges, we don't celebrate conformity."
Quote saying, "We don't smooth edges, we don't celebrate conformity."
A blank white horizontal strip against a dark background.
A blank white horizontal strip against a dark background.

Unfinished is not a problem to solve. The mess is not a phase to get through. We are the space where teens come alive — loud, raw, still becoming, and completely on purpose.

We are not here to polish you. We are not like other spaces. We do unfinished. We do messy. We do teenagers who are refusing to shrink.

A person wearing a yellow shirt and glasses, sitting at a bar or restaurant with a drink in hand.
A person wearing a yellow shirt and glasses, sitting at a bar or restaurant with a drink in hand.
Blue star-shaped graphic with multiple points

WHAT GUIDES US?

Blue star-shaped graphic on a white background
Blank white background with green outlines of a star at the top and bottom
Blank white background with green outlines of a star at the top and bottom

THE A LIST

Blank white paper with rough, uneven edges
Large green letter 'A' with a purple and blue outline.

ALTRUISM

Blank white poster with torn edges
Colorful, pixelated letter 'L' with a green face, blue outline, and purple accents.
Colorful, pixelated letter 'L' with a green face, blue outline, and purple accents.

LEADERSHIP

Blank white rectangular card with torn edges.
Number 1 in lime green with a black outline on a blue background
Number 1 in lime green with a black outline on a blue background

INTENTION

Blank white rectangular sign or banner with torn edges
Bold green and purple letter 'S' with a shadow effect
Bold green and purple letter 'S' with a shadow effect

SERVICE

Blank white rectangular space with rough black border
Green and blue letter T with a graffiti-style design.

TRANSFORMATION

Text reading 'What We Offer' on a black background with green and white lettering
Blue abstract starburst shape
Flagship Program · Ten Seats Only

The Unfinished Society

Our flagship. Monthly 1:1 creative mentorship for the teen who's building something real. Ten seats, because real mentorship doesn't scale.

See what T.E.M. veterans have to say about their experiences in our programs! From classroom teachers and school administrators to the students who found their voice on stage, everyone who works with T.E.M. walks away with a story worth telling. Here's what they had to say.

TESTIMONIALS

A blank white background with a thin gray border at the top
A blank white background with a thin gray border at the top
Blue star-shaped burst graphic

Mannikka's passion for hip hop education is contagious, and her generous spirit and compassionate methods bring out the best in every child. She is also a brilliant spoken word artist whose performances are nuanced and thought-provoking. I cannot recommend her highly enough!

The Spoken Word program with Mannikka Rosa was the number one chart-topper curriculum event for the school year. Mannikka is a catalyst for talent, and somehow creates a safe, convivial environment for students to find their potential.

We have had the absolute privilege of working closely with Mannikka in helping our students with literacy and creativity, specifically in finding their passion and voice. Her professionalism, passion and energy are second to none.

Vibrant, joyous and dynamic are some words that come to mind when I think about Mannikka's energy and style of teaching. I needed a teacher like Mannikka, and I will always be grateful for her mentorship, concern and encouragement.

Mannikka uses her method to create a safe space for creativity, and in turn she allows her students to feel seen and heard. When she is done with her weekly private class with Mannikka, my daughter is the best version of herself.

Maya came home so incredibly invigorated and excited, which if you know anything about teenage girls is a near impossible feat, especially on a weekday. Thank you for building my girl up.

Students who would ordinarily hide their voices were willing to take chances writing and performing, which speaks volumes of the trust Mannikka was able to build in just six days.

If you are looking for a fun way to help students understand the power behind words and the importance of their voices, you've come to the right place! Students are still talking about it and wondering when we'll get another visit.

Join Our Family

Interested in becoming a part of our community? Please join our mailing list and stay up to date on events, program offerings, and all the latest happenings at our studio!

Decorative text reading 'Come Alive Here' with a purple starburst above and colorful letters in green, blue, purple, and white.

Ready to stop sanding down edges? Lets talk about what your teen actually needs.

Blank white rectangular sheet of paper on a textured black background.
Blank white rectangular sheet of paper on a textured black background.

info@temstudio.org - Red Bank, NJ