Music Will

Music Will Music Will is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to restoring and transforming music education in our nation's schools.
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Music Will transforms lives by restoring, expanding and innovating music education in our schools. More than 550,000 kids currently participate in our programs nationwide. Since 2002, the organization has reached more than 1.6 million students with highly-inclusive and culturally relevant music education. To learn more, visit https://musicwill.org/.

At Roots Picnic, one of Philadelphia's most iconic music and culture festivals, the Toyota Music Den was alive with the ...
06/09/2026

At Roots Picnic, one of Philadelphia's most iconic music and culture festivals, the Toyota Music Den was alive with the talent of two young Music Will DJs.

DJ Ken Roc, 12, opened with a smooth house music set that drew everyone in immediately. DJ Long Legs, 16, followed with a 90s throwback that took the energy to another level. Both have been behind the decks since age 7, and their poise and artistry on that stage spoke for itself.

From city to city and festival to festival, watching our students step into their confidence on stages like this is one of the greatest joys of this work. That doesn’t happen without a partner who truly believes in the power of music. Thank you to Toyota USA for investing in our students and for building platforms where their talent can truly shine.

Happy Higher Education Day! 🎓🎶Did you know Music Will works beyond K-12? We partner with colleges and universities to he...
06/06/2026

Happy Higher Education Day! 🎓🎶

Did you know Music Will works beyond K-12? We partner with colleges and universities to help faculty transform their coursework with popular music education, to help music teacher educators prepare their students for the music classrooms of tomorrow.

Through our Higher Education Fellowship and a complete suite of workshops for students and faculty, Music Will's programming has been incorporated into the curriculum at more than 100 colleges and universities throughout the U.S.

By supporting the next generation of music teachers, we hope to support music classrooms with experiences as diverse as the students they will teach.

The 2026 Higher Education Fellowship runs July 19–24 — applications are open now.

Learn more: musicwill.org/higher-education

06/05/2026

Last month, we had the privilege of welcoming our partners at Enterprise Vision Technologies (EVT) to PS 22 in Jersey City for an instrument unveiling.

Through their generosity, students were surprised with guitars, amps, and music tech. When the crew arrived, the students welcomed them the best way they knew how—with a live performance of "How Far I'll Go" from Moana.

Their teacher, Jenna, said it best: "Thank you so much for selecting us and for making such a positive impact on our school! Our students are so excited about the donations. We can't wait to put them into practice!!!"

That's the ripple effect of a partner who genuinely invests in students. EVT didn't just donate—they showed up, and these kids felt it. Thank you, EVT, for believing that every student deserves access to music. We're grateful to have you in our corner.

Want to help more classrooms like PS 22 get the instruments they need? Sign up for our newsletter to follow along and find out how you can get involved: musicwill.org/newsletter

06/04/2026

DrummergirlTurps is an elementary music teacher in Savannah, GA, a digital creator, and the first woman to graduate from Edna Manley College of the Visual and Performing Arts with a degree in drumming.

Her innovative drum lessons inspired us to show up for her classroom, so we surprised her with five Zip-Kits.

Most kids have to wait to play the drum set if there even is one in their classroom. Now, five of Ms. Turpin's students can play at the same time.

You could help change that for even more students.

Enter the Metallica x Zip-Kit Fandiem sweepstakes for a chance to win a Metallica-signed Zip-Kit where every entry puts more kits in more classrooms.

🥁 Enter to win at: fandiem.com/zipkit

✨ We are thrilled to announce that 14 Music Will educators have been named quarterfinalists for the 2027 GRAMMY Music Ed...
06/01/2026

✨ We are thrilled to announce that 14 Music Will educators have been named quarterfinalists for the 2027 GRAMMY Music Educator Award, placing them among the most impactful music teachers in the country.

The GRAMMY Music Educator Award recognizes teachers who have made a deep and lasting difference in their students' lives through musical excellence, heart, equity, and the power to transform entire communities.

Congratulations to our 2027 quarterfinalists:
Anthony Santanastaso
Ashley Elizabeth Cobb
Briony Price
Cordara Harper, PhD
Dr. Gene Butler
Emily Vite
Francisco Quixtan
Jason Groon
John Hermanson
Larry Kennon
Marcos Carreras
Phuong Nguyen
Rachel Lake
Ryan William Mack

Your work changes lives every day, and your impact deserves the biggest stage!

05/29/2026

Win a Metallica-signed Zip-Kit and own a rare piece of music history while supporting music education for students and teachers nationwide!

Not yet publicly available in the U.S., you could be among the first to own a Zip-Kit, an innovative instrument designed to make learning drums more accessible, signed by James Hetfield, Lars Ulrich, Kirk Hammett and Robert Trujillo of Metallica.

Donate now to support Music Will and Metallica's All Within My Hands Foundation and help keep the power of music alive for your chance to win.

Enter to win at: fandiem.com/zipkit

This past weekend, students from Sarah Goode STEM Academy took the Toyota Music Den stage at Sueños Festival. From the ...
05/28/2026

This past weekend, students from Sarah Goode STEM Academy took the Toyota Music Den stage at Sueños Festival. From the classroom to one of the country’s biggest Latin music festivals, these young musicians brought incredible talent and represented their community in a big way. None of this happens without dedicated teachers like Kelly McCollom, who shows up for her students every single day.

Huge thanks to Toyota Latino for continuing to invest in music education and create opportunities that put student voices center stage.

05/27/2026

Terryn reminds us that music isn't just something you listen to or learn, it's somewhere you go. A place to be present, to breathe, to say the things words can't hold.

That’s not a side effect of music education; it’s the whole point. 💙

Last week, we brought together an extraordinary community in New York City for our Annual Benefit, and we've been sittin...
05/12/2026

Last week, we brought together an extraordinary community in New York City for our Annual Benefit, and we've been sitting with the gratitude ever since.

Thank you. Not just for the donations, the bids, and the paddle raises, but for choosing to spend an evening believing in something. Every bit of the room's presence was felt.

N'Kenge set the tone from the moment she stepped onstage. Our artist honorees: T Bone Burnett, Master P, Maren Morris, and Bruce Eskowitz reminded us why this work connects so deeply to the broader world of music and culture. And then the students performed, filling the room with an energy that turned our mission into a tangible, beautiful reality.

Together, we raised over $1 million to support music education programs for students across the country. Behind that total are young people who will now have greater access to creativity, confidence, connection, and community through music.

Thank you for making it possible, and for another evening celebrating the power of music. 🎶

Read more about the night and the impact your support makes possible every day: https://musicwill.org/news/annual-benefit-2026-music-education-impact/

📸: Stage Credit: David Kindler / Red Carpet Credit: Brian Mantle

05/08/2026

Happy ! 🍎🎸

The dedication of our passionate music educators extends far beyond the walls of the classroom.

They empower students to create and express, they build community, they inspire fellow teachers, create local musical experiences, innovate modern band practices, and so much more.

To all of our educators, thank you for everything that you do for our students, families, communities and for helping us transform lives by transforming music education.

Shout out a teacher below who’s made an impact on your life.👇

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