Hottest Singer/Songwriters Take to the Stage at the Ford Amphitheatre, Hollywood , on August 10 to Benefit GCMF

Hottest Singer/Songwriters Take to the Stage at the Ford Amphitheatre, Hollywood , on August 10 to Benefit GCMF

Guitar Center Music Foundation Benefit Concert

Gutiar Center Music Foundation Benefit Concert

Famous Artist Paul Thatcher selling his works of arts through Guitar Music Foundation

Paul Thatcher, New York artist sells his works of arts through Guitar Center Music Foundation.

High School Student to Host Benefit Concert to Support the Guitar Center Music Foundation

High School Student to Host Benefit Concert to Support the Guitar Center Music Foundation

Grants for the January Term

The Guitar Center Music Foundation has awarded 11 grants for the January term,

5 Guitars
5 Keyboards
6 Drum sets
41 Drums
114 Percussion Instruments
109 Pieces of Equipment
2 Brass instruments
48 Recorders 

The Arts Academy at The Grand – This non-profit music program places a strong emphasis on providing opportunities for individuals of all ages, abilities and socio-economic backgrounds to experience a music education. They teach lessons and put on performances.

Helping Hand Rehabilitation Center – This non-profit organization assists people with disabilities to achieve their highest level of independence through their programs and services. Their music department provides weekly recreational and therapeutic music sessions to groups of people within the center.

Hijos de la Musica Latina – This non-profit music program empowers talented Latino youth that are primarily financially, economically and emotionally at-risk, who appreciate Latin music. This music program not only gives youth the gift of music, but also teaches them life long skills that will help them pursue their future goals.

The Hudson School – This independent school’s mission is to encourage “courage, compassion and commitment” in their students. They believe music lessons are an important part of a well-rounded education.

Institute for Music and Neurological Function – This non-profit music organization researches music therapy and provides therapy to patients. Through scientific explorations of music and the brain, they seek to establish new knowledge and develop more effective therapies which will awaken, stimulate and heal through the power of music.

Music in Schools Today – These non-profit program helps schools and community centers start music programs in high crime neighborhoods at schools and community centers in the San Francisco area.

Salvation Army New Jersey Music & Arts Program – This non-profit program provides free music education to the youth of New Jersey at the 28 locations of the Salvation Army Community Centers. They also provide free concerts to showcase their talent.

Streator High School – This is a public high school marching Band in Illinois.

Takena Elementary School – This elementary school music program hopes to expose their students to as many musical experiences as possible with the goal to create a safe environment for them to explore their talents.

 

 

 

Article in Skinnie Magazine

The foundation has been featured in the April 2008 edition of Skinnie magazine. They described our mission and our goals and wrote about our City Art event.  Skinnie magazine supports our cause stating “If you are feeling generous, visit the Guitar Center Music Foundation site and check out what they are doing and make a donation!”

 

Click on this link and download the PDF attachment to view the article on page 56.

 

http://www.skinniemagazine.com/skinniemagazine/April2008/index.php

True Skool’s DJ and the Art of Emceeing After-School Program – This organization offers free classes in DJ and emceeing, and learning to write and read music. This organization was created to empower youth from different backgrounds and teach creativity, self-expression and non-violence to bring a positive social change in the community.

Youth Music Outreach- This Christian non-profit music program is committed to challenging students toward musical excellence and a whole-hearted commitment to God. They offer instructions and performances in a concert band and a jazz band.

 

 

 

The Broadway Production of Hairspray tickets on Sale!

The Guitar Center Music Foundation listed two tickets to Broadway’s Hairspray (at the Neil Simon Theater in New York City ) on eBay. The auction will close on Friday, June 6. Please forward the following link to anyone you think might be interested:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250252667173.

These tickets retail for $220, and the starting bid is set at $99. The tickets are good for any date this year, and the seating is based on availability. So start your bidding fast before they go!

 

 

Heaven and Hell by Don Felder

An interesting item we have for sale is a “Heaven and Hell” galley proof signed by author Don Felder, formerly of The Eagles. We have the only two signed copies of this unedited version of his controversial book. He signed them in his home for us to raise money for music education.

The release date for this book was postponed from 2006 to this past April. Publishing companies were not interested in publishing a book that was at such risk of lawsuits from the other members of The Eagles. He was interviewed by Jim Farber of the New York Daily News and stated, “The more successful the band became, in my opinion, the more it became focused on money, the more of a business relationship it became and the less of a friendship,” he says. He wrote about his life on the road and his relationships with the other band members, “I wasn’t out to hang people’s heads for the whole community to see,” Felder insists. “That wasn’t the point of the book. The point was to tell my story.”

 The book comes with a certificate of authenticity and the original publicity letter, signed by the publicist. Visit our store to purchase the galley proof for your own collection of rock history.

 

 

 

 

Current Grant Statistics

Over the last few years we have awarded 68 grants to schools, rehabilitation centers, foundations and community music programs across the nation. We have now reached over 20,000 people of all ages in programs located in over 20 states.

Through the programs, we have given 352 percussion instruments, 294 guitars, 98 recorders, 79 keyboards, 23 drum sets, among other instruments and music equipment. We continue to reach out in the hopes of helping more people of all ages learn to appreciate and play music. We encourage you to take a look at our testimonials on our website because they are a true reflection of the programs we have reached.