Instrument Donations: Spreading the Gift of Music
A significant part of Life By Music’s mission is to provide instruments and other music resources to those in need. We want to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to explore and express themselves through music, so we give instruments to schools, youth centers, foster homes, after-care programs, veterans programs and more. With the help of Gibson Gives and other organizations, we’ve donated over 300 guitars and other music resources to programs in Las Vegas, Colorado, California, and New York.
Hand-Delivering the Joy of Music
Last year, we donated and hand-delivered guitars to the following middle and high school music programs in the 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
The Impact of Instrument Donations
These donations are more than just gifts; they are opportunities. By providing instruments, we are giving students the tools to discover their talents, build their confidence, and find their voices. The joy and excitement on the faces of these aspiring musicians when they receive their instruments are priceless. Each instrument represents a chance for a child to connect with music, develop new skills, and experience the transformative power of the arts.
Partnering for a Greater Reach
In our efforts to reach more people and ensure music and the arts are accessible, we have partnered with several organizations. For instance, we have plans to help Adam’s Place build out their MusicU program, a fun and empowering curriculum that uses music to help kids cope with grief. We will also create a complimentary training program for counselors, teachers, parents, and volunteers, educating them on how to utilize music education in their curriculums.
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:
- More Instrument Donations: Continuing to provide instruments to schools, youth centers, and programs across America.
- Expanding Our Reach: Traveling to more schools, youth, and veterans programs to bring music education and instrument donations.
- 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.
- Partnerships: Partnering with other foundations like Adams Place, St. Judes, Gibson Gives, and The Just One Project to broaden our impact.
- LBM Sessions: Sharing our experiences as recording artists through a program designed to teach recording, songwriting and music business.
- Training More Artists: Hiring and training more artists to spread our music education experiences, benefiting both the artists and the communities they work with.
- Fundraisers: Putting on fundraisers with and for other causes, helping to bring music to local communities and make a bigger impact.
- 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.