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What Is a Memorial Fund? How to Start One

By Lia Peralta

How do we create meaning from loss? Grief is painful and often leaves us feeling helpless. Establishing a memorial fund for a deceased family member or friend who was a musician and/or loved music is a beautiful way to honor them. Setting up a memorial fund helps to...

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101 with Dope Candi

By Izzy Esparza

Candice Boggerty aka Dope Candi inside her audio production class at Centennial High School. Music Technology Educator at Centennial High School in Compton, CA When it comes to celebrating women in music, few stories shine brighter than that of Candice Boggerty—also...

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Nurturing Mental Health Through Melody

By Izzy Esparza

Music education develops the whole child, including their physical and mental well-being. Investing in students’ mental health sets the foundation for lifelong success and encourages empathy, compassion, and understanding, creating a school environment where...

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