FAQ
General
Yes, Music Will is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Our tax ID is 94-3396568.
Please check our jobs page to explore our current job opportunities.
Donations & Fundraising
Each year, Music Will actively raises funds from individuals, companies, and private foundations to support our mission. We would be happy to speak with you and discuss ways in which we can join forces to transform lives by transforming music education. Please send an email to [email protected] and we’ll connect with you.
Please visit our donate page to make a donation. Thank you!
Yes. Making a donation in memory or honor of someone is a great way to celebrate a life in a meaningful way. Please visit our donate page to make a donation.
Naming Music Will as beneficiary of your retirement plan, IRA, life insurance policy, appreciated stock, bank account or other financial vehicles is a generous way to make a legacy gift “outside” a will. Like a bequest, these gifts help ensure the future of instrumental music education for children attending public schools in America. Please email [email protected] and our bandmate will contact you.
Use this tool to see if your company matches charitable donations. You can also reach out to your HR department to see if our organization is registered as an approved charity for your company. If not, you can register us into your system. We’d greatly appreciate it!
We often recruit volunteers to support our fundraising events. Please email [email protected] and one of our bandmates will respond.
We currently do not accept donated instruments as we have found it to be more cost-effective and beneficial to purchase new instruments for students. We recommend that you contact your local school district as they might be better equipped to accept your generous donation.
Sponsorships, Partnerships & Artist Engagement
We love building brand partnerships and enjoy the creative brainstorming that comes with crafting an activation that is mutually beneficial. Please visit our brand partnerships page to see some examples of what we’ve done with others.
Yes! We are happy to discuss ways in which your employees can become engaged in our mission. From classroom makeovers to instrument deliveries to music making sessions, our team is ready to take your call. Please email [email protected] to schedule a call.
We would love to learn more about your event and what it will take to become the beneficiary. Please email the event details to [email protected] and you will hear back from a bandmate.
We love collaborating with artists and have a variety of ways they can support our mission. Classroom visits, event performances, instrument deliveries to schools, PSA’s, meet and greets with students, auction donations and more! Please email [email protected] and you’ll hear back from one of our bandmates.
New Teachers
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Music Will provides instruction, instruments and professional development to K-12 and collegiate educators. Our work transforms lives by restoring, expanding, and innovating music programs in schools across the country. Together, our educators have brought the transformational gift of music education to more than 1,000,000 students.
Our inclusive, student-centered approach helps increase children’s access to music education. We are pioneers in the field of modern band music programming and work with teachers, administrators, school districts, and colleges to build large-scale music programs that are as diverse as the students they serve.
Please check out our professional development calendar to see upcoming professional development opportunities.
Even if your school does not participate in the program, free modern band music lessons are available to you. Interested in learning more? We invite you to apply for an upcoming Music Will professional development! You can also get a modern band program started in your area by speaking to your school or district administrator and encouraging them to connect with us by emailing [email protected].
Thanks for your application! We will review your application carefully and contact you via email. If there is no course currently scheduled for you to join, your name will be added to a waitlist and we will contact you as soon as we schedule another course.
Free Music Will online music lessons are available to your child even if your school does not participate in the program.
Music Will serves students from Kindergarten through high school.
Music Will has pioneered a method of musical instruction that captures students’ attention and imagination right away. By emphasizing performance and composition over reading notes, students develop a musical voice and acquire musical skills at an accelerated pace. Like language, music is primarily a vehicle for human communication. We feel that these similarities have implications for the way that music should be taught to children. Much like the Suzuki Method, our approach is deliberately non-notational. However, instead of focusing on a classical repertoire, we begin with the popular musical styles and instruments with which students are already familiar.
Music Will students learn to play styles of music that are familiar to them, such as rock, pop, rap, and R&B. Heavy emphasis is placed on performance, composition, and improvisation. Check out our free Music Will music lessons.
All music is made up of the exact same building blocks. The music of Beethoven, the Beatles, and Beyoncé all use the same basic notes and chords. Viewed through this lens, musical genre becomes a secondary consideration in education. A student who feels comfortable playing rock, pop, or R&B music will be well-equipped to begin studying other musical forms as their musicianship develops.
Media Relations
We would be happy to host you on a visit to a Music Will classroom. Please email the details to [email protected] and get in touch with you quickly. For urgent requests, please call 973-746-88248.
For more information, please visit our Media Resources page. To schedule an interview with Music Will Founder & CEO, Dave Wish, or a member of our staff, please email [email protected].
