WHO WE ARE:
The Musicians Foundation (a nonprofit 501(c)3 formed in 2004) is primarily dedicated to providing scholarships to talented and/or financially challenged students at Musicians Institute (MI) College of Contemporary Music-- in order to help them achieve their educational goals. We have awarded over $1.2 Million Dollars in scholarships since 2004, as well as music gear and music software
donations to nationally accredited schools in the Hollywood area. We also support and fund several opportunities and resources for music education in the Los Angeles area. Our Federal Tax ID # is: 20-1799730
http://www.themusiciansfoundation.org
OUR MISSION:
The mission of The Musicians Foundation is to support contemporary music students in the Los Angeles area who exhibit talent and/or are financially challenged to help them achieve their educational goals at the college level. The foundation engages in (and sponsors) the creation, development, administration and funding of post-secondary music education scholarships as well as fostering relationships, building partnerships, expanding public awareness, and providing educational opportunities in support of post-secondary music education. BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
Hunter Scott BOARD CHAIR 2026 Head of Marketing & Publicity @ TREND. Head of Brand Development for High Q Digital, Public speaker, panelist
Andrea Bari, JD Expert adviser in intellectual property rights, music publishing contracts, business law. Researcher for the UN Special Rapporteur in Cultural Rights. Law and Business professor at Musicians Institute. Dan Kimpel, Author, educator, music journalist & contributor of feature stories and interviews to a variety of media (magazines, podcasts, websites, TV, documentary films) spanning the entertainment spectrum. Author of six best-selling books about the music industry. Teacher of master classes at Sir Paul McCartney's Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts (LIPA). Lecturer at colleges, universities, conferences, & award-winning member of the Musicians Institute faculty for 12 years. Anika Paris CEO Alaya Productions; WB Composer, Songwriter, Author, Educator in Artist Development
Maiya Sykes is a classically trained vocalist, songwriter , producer, vocal contractor, arranger and vocal educator currently living in Los Angeles. She is a proud graduate of Yale University and Musicians Institute. Credits include Dolomite is My Name, LaLa Land, Dumplin, Macy Gray, Jim James, Tori Kelly, The Voice (Season 7), Postmodern Juxebox
OFFICERS:
*Beth Marlis, (Foundation Executive Director), VP at Musicians Institute, musician, educator, author
*Kathleen Clark, (Foundation Secretary), Professional Photographer. Former Director and Partner in SPOT Photo Works, and Clark | Oshin Gallery LA. Longtime Photo Director of Los Angeles Magazine and LA Weekly
*Kyle Denne, (Chief Accounting Officer), Accountant at Musicians Institute
HONORARY BOARD:
Stanley Clarke - Legendary Musician, composer, producer, philanthropist. Honorary Board Member Emeritus
Sheila E. - Legendary Musician, composer, producer, philanthropist. Honorary Board Member Emeritus
ADVISORY BOARD:
Michael Molenda - President, West Coast A&R Rock & International A&R Guitar at Mi5 Recordings/Universal Music Group, Editor in Chief Emeritus | Guitar Player Magazine, musician, studio owner, producer
Alex Skolnick - Highly respected metal and jazz guitarist, writer
Paul Youngblood - Director of Product Marketing at Tascam, Vice President of Cherub/NU>X
