Our Mission

The Music For Life Alliance facilitates the efforts of individuals and organizations making music learning accessible to young people who may not otherwise be able to experience the educational, psychological, and social benefits of making music. Through awards, grants and recognition, and by creating and maintaining a national database, the Music For Life Alliance helps support and unify grassroots efforts across the country.

This month's featured organization

Notes for Notes for Notes Music Education Outreach

Notes for Notes is non-profit organization dedicated to giving youth the opportunity to explore and experience music, and to provide children with positive, safe, and inspiring environments to help direct their lives away from negative social situations.

The MusicBox I is located within the Boys and Girls Club of Santa Barbara, Inc. The MusicBox is a drop-in center offering free access and instruction on guitars, basses, drums, keyboards, dj/turntables and a full recording studio environment. Notes for Notes was founded on the core belief that music is the universal language of humankind, and has the power to transcend virtually any barrier, be it economic, cultural, racial, or societal. As such, music promises a route via which underprivileged youth may redirect their energies into activities that benefit themselves, their community, and the world at large.

The Notes for Notes team is working hard to raise financial support for their programs and to foster community awareness of the opportunities music can create in promoting positive changes in the lives of youths.

Notes for Notes is, in its current stage of development, a very small grass roots organization with a very big dream. If the porganization's founders are given the means to fully realize their vision, the program will spread nationwide, affording regular, free access to music education and music-making opportunities for children across America. As music programs continue to be excised from school curriculum, Notes for Notes will fill the void, ensuring that no child is denied the opportunity to experience the life-altering power that music can provide.

www.notesfornotes.org

contact: Philip Gilley
Executive Director / Co-founder
philipgilley@notesfornotes.org

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Awards and Recognition for Organizations Making a Difference

There are a growing number of individuals and organizations stepping up to the great need for kids to learn music, in the face of ever-growing cutbacks in the arts. We believe that these organizations need support and recognition for the positive impact they are having on our next generation of citizens. MFLA grants and awards, as well as our community of sharing resources are but a few ways to encourage their work and dedication. If you have a recommendation for our next MFLA awards, please email Al Norton.

Expanding Our Database of Organizations Making a Difference

Whether you have needs for your music program or have an instrument or time/services to donate, Music for Life Alliance is set up to help you. Explore our Links Page to locate worthy organizations in your area or who may be in need of your resources. You may also download our database from here in a format more friendly to your system and software:
- Member Database in PDF format (513KB)
- Member Database in XLS format (796KB)

Do you have an organization capable of giving musical instruments and lessons to kids who my not otherwise experience the joy of making music? Please contact Al Norton and join our "Organizations Making A Difference."

The organizations listed in our database are mostly nonprofit. We make every effort to research them to keep them updated and assure their effectiveness. However, also contact them yourself, as nonprofits may change and we cannot claim responsibility for any of the organizations listed here. We appreciate any feedback you may have.