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...
On a video call last week with Save The Music teachers and administrators around the country, educators shared the challenges they were facing, but then quickly moved to dig in on solutions for their classes and students.The big takeaway:Schools are facing many of the...
As a founding member of Railroad Earth, Andy Goessling played multiple instruments, was a product of music education, and passionate about mentoring young artists. In memory of him, we partnered with the band—who also rallied friends, family, and fans—to donate an...
When the Anaheim Elementary School District prioritized bringing comprehensive music education back, Save The Music made the commitment to match their investment by providing grants, helping to build the elementary band programs. Since 2015, STM has donated more than...
This June, the band SWITCHFOOT will host their 15th Annual BRO-AM, a day of celebration featuring music, surfing, and community. Each year, they raise funds to give back to youth-based charities in their native hometown of San Diego, CA. Together we kicked off a...
The Newark Board of Education serves more low-income students than all other districts in New Jersey. In 2017, Save The Music Foundation, in coordination with Newark Arts, the Newark Arts Education Roundtable and other local organizations, launched a five-year...