In a way, it's kind of sad these guys have to step up and do this, but it's a measure taken out of necessity. The Music Foundation collect instruments and money for public school music programs. They have also focused attention on the issue, according to Lamond. The Fender Museum of Music and the Arts offers lessons in guitar, bass guitar, violin, piano, drums, and vocal performance and sponsors a combo band. Lessons are held weekly for 60 to 90 minutes, in eight-week cycles.
Students also learn to record music and burn compact discs.
When the new music center is completed, the museum staff plans to add lessons in woodwind and brass instruments, dance, theater, and multicultural music programs, according to Page. Student interest in the outside efforts helps draw attention back to school music programs, Lamond added. I think it's having a cumulative affect on raising awareness of how important this is. Inc. All Rights Reserved.