ABOUT Life By Music

Life By Music is a 501c3 non-profit organization based out of Las Vegas, Nevada. We are a collective of artists who are committed to creating positive change; through customized music education programs, instrument donations and music scholarships for kids, teens and veterans.

We believe in the transformative power of music to help make this world a better place. We work with at-risk schools, foster homes, after-care programs and veterans’ groups, to facilitate supportive and enriching environments that instill life skills through music and the arts. 

Help us build a future where music is a beacon of hope, and music resources are readily available, for at-risk youth, veterans and those in need. Together we can make a difference…

One Note at a Time..

“Life By Music” started as a motto—something we’d say as we chased our dreams of becoming professional recording artists. As we achieved those dreams, we quickly realized we wanted to do more with our music.       

We wanted our art to do some good for humanity, so we devised a plan – work with the youth, and show them how music and the arts can be used as tools for self-expression, collaboration and empowerment.

The first LBM event was in 2016, before an acoustic show in Club Madrid at Sunset Station, where we hosted 12 kids from a nearby Boys & Girls Club. The kids got a feel for what being a musician is like. They played guitar, painted instruments and walked around our stage area, and then we all ate together at the buffet.

And, just like that, Life By Music was born. That same year, our motto was solidified as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.

Life By Music (LBM) was established by brothers Adrian and Ryan Patrick, who are the lead singer and guitarist, of alternative hard rock band OTHERWISE (link to otherwise site)

Born and raised in Las Vegas, the brothers have garnered over 250 million streams worldwide and have secured multiple record deals. They have spent the past decade touring North America, while slowly building Life By Music by providing outreach on the road. 

Today, along with their team of artists and supportive Board of Directors (link to Board of Directors page), they are committed to giving back to their community through the Life By Music initiative.

Since that first event in 2016, we’ve slowly built and expanded our organization. We’ve donated instruments, scholarships and have hosted music education programs all-round the United States.

A significant part of Life By Music’s mission is to provide instruments to schools and youth centers, ensuring that children everywhere have access to instruments and musical resources. With the help of Gibson Gives, and other organizations we’ve donated instruments to schools and youth programs in Las Vegas, California, Colorado and New York.

So far we’ve donated:

300 Guitars

10 Keyboards

20 other miscellaneous instruments (violins, djembes, etc)

Hand-Delivering the Joy of Music

We have donated and hand-delivered guitars to the following middle and high school music programs in the Las Vegas valley:

• Sunrise High School
• Bonanza High School
• Cimarron High School
• Mojave High School
• Sandy Valley High School
• Basic High School
• Green Valley High School
• Desert Oasis High School
• Molasky Middle School
• Hyde Park Elementary School
• Virgin Valley Elementary

So far we’ve provided over $13,000 in scholarship funds for kids, teens and other school music programs in need of music education resources.

Depending on the specific needs of each location, we offer hands-on experiences and supply resources to support music education throughout the country.

Here are the programs we’ve established so far.

Guitar Magic 

As we started visiting more schools and youth centers – we wanted to create something to give the kids that included things like; how to communicate music, the exhilaration of chasing your dreams, expressing yourself and being a strong, caring human being.

This is how Guitar Magic was born.

Our first official program for kids in kindergarten through 4th grade.

We created a music chord and coloring book. Each note is taught with a positive virtue and a cool animal, introducing the kids to both music and important life lessons.

As of today, we’ve given Guitar Magic Experiences to over 300 kids all over the country. Here are a few schools and centers we’ve visited:

• Canyon Elementary – Salt Lake City, UT
• John & Judy Goolsby Elementary – LV, NV
• Robert E. Lake Elementary – LV, NV
• Kitty Ward Elementary – LV, NV
• LIED Stem Academy – LV, NV
• Boys & Girls Club of Southern Nevada – LV, NV
• St. Cornelius School – Long Beach, CA
• Lake View Elementary – Lakeside, CA
• Dreaming Tree Daycare – Oswego, NY
• Adam’s Place of Nevada – LV, NV
• St. Jude’s Ranch for Children 

Launching Fall 2024, the online component for Guitar Magic will allow kids, families and classrooms to follow-along with the booklet on their own in a fun and interactive way.

Rockin’ Guitar for Teens

During the school year, Life By Music provides weekly music classes for teens at:

• Mission High School
• Just One Project
• Boys & Girls Clubs 

Shoulder to Shoulder Music Program for Veterans

This is an introduction to music and guitar class for veterans who want to learn how to jam and express themselves through songwriting. Through this course, participants will learn fundamental guitar and vocal techniques, explore the art of songwriting, and experience the power of collaborative music-making. 

This course is designed to focus on the “art of the jam,” so each week veterans play along with popular songs and learn mindfulness practices to help facilitate the flow of their creative expression through playing music.

Each class focuses on fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment. Participants are provided with guitars for the duration of the course.

Annual Fundraiser

 

We’ve hosted our 2-day fundraiser four years in a row. Each year this event gets bigger as we create awareness and raise money for music education and resources.

We are grateful for the continued support from our community. 

 

The Future of Life By Music

 

Looking ahead, Life By Music is committed to expanding our outreach and increasing our impact. Our future plans include:

1. More Instrument Donations: Continuing to provide instruments to schools, youth centers, and programs across America.
2. Expanding Our Reach: Traveling to more schools, youth, and veterans programs to bring music education and instrument donations.
3. Online Courses: Developing online courses to complement our Guitar Magic and Rockin’ Guitar programs, allowing kids, teachers, and parents to continue the experience with follow-along videos.
4. Partnerships: Partnering with other foundations like Adams Place, St. Judes, Gibson Gives, and The Just One Project to broaden our impact.
5. LBM Sessions: Sharing our experiences as recording artists through a program designed to teach recording, songwriting and music business.
6. Training More Artists: Hiring and training more artists to spread our music education experiences, benefiting both the artists and the communities they work with.
7. Fundraisers: Putting on fundraisers with and for other causes, helping to bring music to local communities and make a bigger impact.
8. Recording Space: Building a state-of-the-art recording space, providing a safe place for kids and young adults to further their experiences in music and artistry. 

Life By Music is a registered 501c3 as Live Life By Music Inc.