The Guitar Center Music Foundation is an independent 501c3. We believe that music participation helps people reach the heights of human potential and is foundational to a healthy society.
Through instrument grants and donations, we help ensure schools and music education programs get the resources they need to keep music alive and accessible.
The Guitar Center Music Foundation believes that music participation helps people reach the heights of human potential and is foundational to a healthy society.
Through instrument grants and donations, we help ensure schools and music education programs get the resources they need to keep music alive and accessible.
the Round Up Your Change program in Q4
Your Change program in Q4
our grants in 2021
Celebrate Autism Awareness Month with Jazz Hands for Autism
Did you know that the most under-employed demographic in America is adults on the autism spectrum? Many Autistic individuals require a little bit of extra love to find their fit in the workplace, and sometimes even more so in the music world. Jazz Hands for Autism is providing that opportunity for these musicians!
April 26, 2022
Celebrate Women's History Month with Girls Make Beats
We are happy to support the new Girls Make Beats Jam Lab. 10-year-old DJ Miko was asked during an interview what she'd like to do with all of the skills she was learning at Girls Make Beats. Her response: “I’ll DJ parties and also be the first black female president!”
March 30, 2022
GCMF Donates Instruments to the San Fernando Rescue Mission
We developed a music room at San Fernando Rescue Mission's new men's facility "Renewed Hope." This will enable the residents to play and create music with one another. Special thank you to David Prentice and Felicita Giannavola, Director of Marketing Operations.
February 16, 2022
Partnership with Elevate Oakland and Elmhurst Middle School
The Guitar Center Music Foundation has partnered with Sheila E's Elevate Oakland to build a new music room at Elmhurst United Middle School, Oakland, Calif. Helena Jack, the school's music director, knows how critical music education is to the development of children.
FEBRUARY 16, 2022
GCMF Collaborates with Jerry Garcia Music Arts on New Collectible Items
Working with Bears for Humanity, GCMF and Jerry Garcia Music Arts have created a limited-edition collectible “J.G. Bear” teddy bear. Additionally, t-shirts are available, identical to the t-shirt worn by the collectible bear. The shirts are adorned with a sketch of a musician playing a mandolin, originally created by Garcia himself. Available on our online store.
MARCH 25, 2022
GCMF Partners with Antioch Speedway Offering Students a Way to Graduate High School
Antioch Speedway volunteer, Larry Adams, found out kids from local high schools may not graduate due to not having enough elective credits. By getting this new program started, not only do the students get to go on to college, but they get hands on experience in a field that they've shown an interest and could potentially gain scholarships. GCMF donated all the audio visual equipment needed for the students.
MAY 1, 2022
“I’m living proof of what ... music education can do for an adolescent. Before Upbeat, I didn’t know music was my calling or had the confidence to figure out … investing in something that’s going to help polish the next generation's future … this program is something I want all children to have access to and be able to have that creative outlet.”
– BluShakurX
March 26, 2022
GCMF Collaborates with Jerry Garcia Music Arts on New Collectible Items
February 28, 2022
GCMF, Sheila E.'s Elevate Oakland Donate New Music Room at Elmhurst Middle School
February 16, 2022
Guitar Center Replaces Instruments Stolen in Santa Monica Music Center robbery
February 10, 2022
Musicians In Action and Guitar Center Music Foundation
December 27, 2021
The Guitar Center Music Foundation Names Myka Miller as Executive Director
March 10, 2021
The Guitar Center Music Foundation Raises over $500K to Assist Music Programs in Need
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