provides support that rewards public school music educators who develop innovative programs with the goal of expanding music education opportunities.
The Give A Note Foundation was created to support the programs and activities of the National Association for Music Education and extend grants to school music programs. The Foundation provides an opportunity for everyone who cares about music and music education to be part of saving school music! Give A Note Foundation will work to secure resources to support programs and initiatives that provide
19/01/2026
The latest edition of InTune Monthly just released and features Give A Note Foundation's Board of Directors member, Ed James! Enjoy! https://mydigitalpublication.com/publication/?i=859760&p=56&pp=1&view=issueViewer&fbclid=IwY2xjawPbndFleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEesMyXt9iEtfGvMcBmKMfas5P-I-Ukbu6U_N-35goOnSpgdDhzkdQdBKNvkJk_aem_YkSqYGn8dRjm8Z6vgSAQNQ
In Tune Monthly SE (2025-2026) In Tune Monthly SE Vol.23, No.5 Page 56
22/12/2025
We're almost there! Please help us reach our goal of $50,000. We're just over $45,500 and all donations through December 31st are matched!
We appreciate all who support as we work to create better humans through music! You are helping us to expand the reach and impact of music education through technology.
21/10/2025
Good news! 🎉
We’ve extended the Music Education Innovator Award deadline to October 30!
This is your moment to share how your program inspires students, strengthens community, and reimagines music education during the school day.
Winners receive $4,000, national recognition, and an all-expense-paid trip to Los Angeles for MusicPro ’26.
Apply by October 30 → link in bio
15/10/2025
🚨 BIG NEWS!! 🚨
Give A Note Foundation is a Finalist for the The Anthem Awards in Education, Arts & Culture – Product, Innovation, or Service (Nonprofit)!
This recognition honors our work helping students and educators in underserved public schools access modern music technology — creating more opportunities to make music together.
Now we need your help to bring this one home! 🏆
Your vote helps amplify music equity nationwide and fuels more creativity in classrooms that need it most.
💚 How to help:
1️⃣ Head to https://celebrate.anthemawards.com/PublicVoting #/2025/education-art-culture/product-innovation-or-service-categories/non-profit
2️⃣ Find Music Tech Empowers in Action | Give A Note Foundation under Education, Arts & Culture - Product, Innovation, or Service Categories (Nonprofit)
3️⃣ Click Celebrate! to vote 🎉
Voting closes October 30, and every single vote helps turn up the volume for music education access.
Vote. Share. Amplify music for all. 🫶🏽
22/09/2025
🌟 Meet the changemakers 🌟
Three extraordinary educators are shaping the future of music — and the future of their students.
👏 Garrick Wilson (Smyrna, GA)
👏 Jason Rodgers (Woodburn, OR)
👏 Melissa Salguero (The Bronx, NY)
Together, they’re reaching more than 500 students every year, turning classrooms into places of creativity, resilience, and possibility. Each has been named a 2025 Music Education Innovator Award winner and will receive a $4,000 grant to keep their vision growing.
Drop a 🎶 in the comments to celebrate these innovators with us, and tag a teacher who changed your life. 💜
08/09/2025
We are so grateful to Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo's support and belief in Give A Note Foundation!
Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo on Children's Book, Tour, More Rock and Roll Hall of Famers Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo join TODAY to talk about putting their love for their grandkids in their new children’s book, “My G...
11/02/2025
Congrats to our amazing grantee from Bronx Math in NYC who is also a recipient spending time at with the incredible and gracious , who will visit us a lot closer to home next time.
Lift up educators who set the bar higher and we can create better humans through music!!! 💚
30/10/2024
Happy to announce that Give A Note has received a grant from to advance our shared mission in creating more music makers across the lifespan of learning.
Thank you for your continued support of !
Give A Note was selected as one of 32 music-making organizations to work with NAMM Foundation and honor their mission to advance participation in music making and offer quality access to all people.
09/10/2024
Campbell Community Celebrates $50,000 Donation for New Music Education Program Campbell Community Celebrates $50,000 Donation for New Music Education Program Oct. 7, 2024 SHARE From line dancing and on-stage performances to a $50,000 donation, Campbell High School students and special guests recently gathered to celebrate Campbell’s new state-of-the-art music production depa...