This week marks a powerful moment in Life By Music’s history. We officially donated our 700th instrument to young musicians and veterans in need. What began as a simple belief that music can change lives has grown into a movement reaching classrooms and communities across the country.
What This Donation Drive Was All About
In partnership with Free Guitars 4 Kids, Hard Rock Café, Gibson Gives, and Structure, we delivered 150 brand-new guitars to 18 Clark County School District high schools and middle schools across Las Vegas.
This was our 5th Guitar Donation Drive, and each school was selected for its dedication to giving students access to music, especially those who may not otherwise have the opportunity.
These instruments are more than tools. They are pathways to confidence, creativity, communication, and hope.
Hand-Delivering Hope, One Guitar at a Time
Our team personally hand-delivered every guitar this year. Walking into each school, speaking with passionate teachers, and watching students light up as they held their instruments for the first time reminded us why this mission is so meaningful.
For many of these students, this is their first introduction to music education. For others, it will become an emotional outlet that helps them navigate challenges, express themselves, and imagine new possibilities.
Thanks to the support of our community, we’ve been able to donate guitars to schools including: Saville Middle School, Lied STEM Academy, Las Vegas Academy, Somerset Sky Pointe, Palo Verde High School, Molasky Middle School, Western High School, Virgin Valley High School, Legacy High School, Del Sol High School, Cram Middle School, Cimarron High School, and more.
Why This Matters: The Impact So Far
Because of your support, Life By Music has now reached:
- 1,000+ youth
- 80 veterans
through our instrument donations, workshops, summer camps and songwriting programs.
Every chord learned and every song written begins with access to music. Your contributions help create community, confidence, and healing for those who need it most.
There Is Still More Work to Do
While we are proud of this milestone, we also recognize that the need continues to grow. More schools are requesting instruments. More students are waiting for a chance to learn. More veterans are seeking creative tools for their well-being.
Our mission remains steady. We aim to empower people through music, one student, one class, and one guitar at a time.
How You Can Support the Mission
If you would like to help us continue reaching more kids, teens, and veterans, we invite you to support Life By Music. Every donation, no matter the size, directly funds instrument access and music programming.
👉 Donate here: lifebymusic.org/donate
From all of us at Life By Music, and from every student who will strum their first chord because of you, thank you for believing in this movement. Let us keep the music going.