WAAM's Kiosk Initiative Hits the Streets! We Are All Music Foundation (WAAM) is turning up the volume with our newest initiative that's hitting kiosks across the country. For years WAAM has been a thought leader in music philanthropy; investing in research and data-driven programs that advance music's positive impact on mental & physical health, social-emotional learning, and socio-economic success. With our latest kiosk initiative, we are more...
World and local issues (war, impact of climate change, systemic racism, and health issues) have created ongoing anxiety. This article examines how music and music therapy can shift negative thinking toward release, relaxation, and rehabilitation. Research on the impact of music interventions on quality of life shows significant improvements in mental health and smaller improvements in physical health. The article summarizes intervention techniques from music therapy and...
Discover what music has the power to do through the eyes of these talented young musicians from Jazz House Kids! WAAM is proud to support Jazz House Kids. JHK empowers children in under-resourced school districts by providing equal access to jazz education, performance and mentorship programs. JHK creates thriving communities by helping students build careers and develop essential social and emotional skills (SEL). • 85% of students report...
The We Are All Music Nashville event featured ten singer-songwriters from Nashville and beyond who came together to perform and spread awareness around WAAM’s mission. The event took place this past July at Sonny’s Clubhouse and featured songwriters Joybeth Taylor, Johnny Clawson, and Kyle Sturrock who are signed with Sony Music, SMACK Songs, and Universal Music Group respectively. The evening included a speech about WAAM from Advisory...
New Jersey based trio ARIZONA supports our mission to inspire, comfort, and heal through music....
WAAM stands in solidarity with Ukraine. We applaud these musicians for showing #thepowerofmusic in a time of crisis. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mQSIeD-x6dQ (via ViolinistsSupportUkraine on Youtube) ...
Education Through Music hosted a panel to discuss social emotional learning in the music classroom with experts, including...
Power of Music - Episode 6 is Available for Streaming Now! Tune in as we discuss the essential role of music in mental health and social emotional learning (SEL) with Dr. Kim Sabo Flores, Founder of Hello Insight and Dr. Chad Bernstein, Founder and CEO of Guitars Over Guns! https://youtu.be/Re_s5m1XTAE ...
We are thrilled to announce our next episode of our Power of Music Series, as we focus on the essential role of music in mental health and social emotional learning (SEL).Dr. Chad Bernstein – Founder and CEO of Guitars Over Guns, and Dr. Kim Sabo Flores – Founder of Hello Insight, will join David Zusman (WAAM Co-Founder) and Peter Gerlings (WAAM Head of Research) in a dynamic discussion as we address...
Dr. Chad Bernstein Co-Founder/CEO of Guitars Over Guns, is a leader in incorporating mental health and research-based initiatives into after school music programs. In 2015, Chad was honored as a CNN Hero for his work, and has since been featured by the Steve Harvey Show and People Magazine. Most recently, Chad was named an inaugural recipient of The Elevate Prize, selected from among thousands of global changemakers....
