In 2016, the Foundation expanded its free music education program, the Don “Moose” Jamison Heritage School of Music, to include a beginner’s program designed for first-time learners – students who have never had the opportunity to study music.

Recognizing the inequity in access to quality music education and private music teachers, an intentional focus was placed on better serving underserved and marginalized communities. Open to students 8 to 18, the program provides musical instruments, teaches students to read music, and to date, has graduated more than 150 students. 

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About the Beginner’s Program

Beginner and “advanced” beginner students attend classes on Mondays or Tuesdays from 5-7 p.m.

Monday and Tuesday classes include one hour of Instrumental Studio and one hour of Music Fundamentals class. 

• Instrumental Studio focuses on instrumental techniques, including tone production, ergonomic posture, and note placement. Studio classes offered are Piano, Drums, Guitar, Strings (violin, viola, cello, double bass, electric bass), and Woodwinds (flute, clarinet, and saxophones).

• Music Fundamentals focuses on the basics of sight reading, pitch and rhythm identification, and elementary ear training. 

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