Together, we can continue to transform lives through music, creativity, and community.

Own Your Own Universe (OYOU) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit arts organization based in San Marcos and Martindale, Texas. Our mission is to transform lives through music and the creative arts. We do this by offering dynamic, year-round in-person and online programs for all ages and abilities.

Because accessibility starts with affordability, we keep our events free or low-cost, and we provide a robust scholarship program to ensure no one is turned away. Every program empowers individuals to explore music, creative writing, the arts, and personal growth in a supportive and inclusive community.

We are especially proud of our specialized programs for individuals with special needs, those facing financial hardship, and people navigating health challenges. Whether at our home base at Wilory Farm in Martindale, throughout Caldwell, Hays, and Guadalupe Counties, or across Texas, OYOU fosters creativity, connection, and healing.

Our Commitment to Accessibility: We break down barriers — financial, physical, and social — that keep people from accessing the arts. Scholarships are available for every program and serve children, veterans, educators, individuals with disabilities, those on fixed incomes, and people undergoing medical treatment.

Our Story: OYOU was founded by singer-songwriter and epilepsy advocate Terri Hendrix, who turned to music and writing as lifelines after her diagnosis at age 21. Her personal journey of resilience and creativity shaped the heart of OYOU: a community where art empowers healing, connection, and self-expression. Since becoming a nonprofit in 2012, OYOU has helped hundreds of individuals discover their voices and live more expressive lives.

How You Can Help: Your generosity makes our work possible: Donations support scholarships, keep programs and events free, or low-cost, and expand our outreach. Sponsorships help us bring free concerts and workshops into communities that need them most. Grants and partnerships amplify underrepresented voices and create opportunities for artists to thrive. Together, we can continue to transform lives through music, creativity, and community. Thank you for supporting the vision of Own Your Own Universe.

Camp Two: OYOUth 2026 Summer Music Camp Ages 10 - 19

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Camp Two: OYOUth 2026 Summer Music Camp Ages 10 - 19

Own Your Own Universe. Create. Connect. Perform. Shine.