25 Mar “Arizona” the band believes Music Has the Power to Change!
New Jersey based trio ARIZONA supports our mission to inspire, comfort, and heal through music....
Author: Levi McConnell
23 Mar WAAM Stands in Solidarity with Ukraine
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in Sound Stage
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) ...
10 Mar Music Forward: Social Emotional Learning (SEL) in the Music Classroom
Education Through Music hosted a panel to discuss social emotional learning in the music classroom with experts, including...
25 Feb Power of Music – Episode 6: The Essential Role of Music in Mental Health an Social Emotional Learning
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in Mental Health, Music Education, Social and Emotional Learning (SEL), Sound Stage, The Power of Music
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 ...
24 Feb Announcing the next episode of WAAM’s Power of Music Series, focusing on the essential role of music in mental health and social emotional learning (SEL)
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...
22 Feb Dr. Chad Bernstein (Co-Founder/CEO of Guitars Over Guns) Joins Us for the next Power of Music Episode.
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in Grantees, Mental Health, Music Education, Social and Emotional Learning (SEL), Sound Stage, The Power of Music
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....
21 Feb WAAM is excited to welcome Kim Sabo Flores, PhD, to our next Power of Music Episode!
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in Partnerships, Research, Social and Emotional Learning (SEL), Sound Stage, The Power of Music
WAAM is excited to welcome Kim Sabo Flores, PhD, to our next Power of Music Episode! Dr. Kim Sabo Flores is a true leader in the field of SEL (social emotional learning) and Positive Youth Development. Kim’s company, Hello Insight (HI), has become an important solution for understanding the unique impact that our grantees have on students through music and mentorship. HI is the first online data-driven learning community...
17 Feb Attention Music Nonprofits! We are now accepting applications for WAAM’s 2022 GRANTS.
Attention Music Nonprofits! We are now accepting applications for WAAM’s 2022 GRANTS. We intend to award between 8-10 grants ranging in size from $5,000 – $50,000, for a total of no less than $200,000. Our ideal grantee is a music nonprofit where music is the primary focus of the organization in the areas of Health & Wellness, Education and Underserved Communities. We will be accepting applications until March...
04 Feb Chad Bernstein, Executive Director of Guitars Over Guns (WAAM Grant recipient) Speaks About The Power of Music
https://youtu.be/ChcFw_G9KOs Chad Bernstein, Executive Director of Guitars Over Guns (WAAM Grant recipient) Gearing up for our next round of grant funding, we’re excited to continue supporting incredible organizations like Guitars Over Guns, who match working musicians with youth in Miami and Chicago to provide mentorship in music, education, and community involvement. Please donate today to help us change lives through #ThePowerOfMusic with our 2022 Amplify The Grant campaign: https://buff.ly/3g0KlOf ...
28 Jan Stephanie Nantell from Education Through Music speaks on the Power of Music
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in Grantees, Music Education, Sound Stage, The Power of Music, Underserved Communities
We Are All Music Foundation grantee Education Through Music partners with under-resourced schools to provide music as a core subject for all children, and utilizes music education as a catalyst to improve academic achievement, motivate for school attendance and build self-confidence. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vabwQOfKFDY ...