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Teacher Spotlight: Celebrating Music Educators

By Izzy Esparza

Across the country, music educators are helping students build confidence, creativity, and connection through the power of music. At Save The Music Foundation, we know that behind every thriving music program is a passionate teacher creating meaningful opportunities...

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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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