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SOUND ART

Sound+Art = Music

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Sound Art seeks to create a replicable model for contemporary music education that serves schools, after-school programs and community centers in underserved urban neighborhoods.At the core of the Sound Art method is a belief in the innovation and creativity of youth. By teaching contemporary music styles such as Blues, Jazz, Rock, R&B and Hip Hop Sound Art provides an outlet for creativity in a language that is specific to today’s youth. Dear Sound Art Angel,If you would spend $.99 on a song would you be willing to give $.99 to help our kids create their own songs?Ruben Garcia, 14, is one of our students in Pico Union, one of the worst neighborhoods in Los Angeles. Ruben plays guitar. In fact he even sleeps with his guitar! He began lessons with us one year ago as a total beginner. Today he’s playing, performing, learning and looking at a future in music. He wants to become a professional musician and he has the natural ability to take it all the way.Ruben told me, “I never thought I’d have the chance to really learn guitar. I didn’t think we deserved to have a program like Sound Art here in this neighborhood.”Can you imagine feeling passion for music and at the same time believing that you don’t deserve to learn about music?Please help us. Ruben and thousands of young aspiring musicians all across the inner cities of Los Angeles need your help. If you are willing to give $.99 for Ruben’s Song, please visit the Sound Art Website

My Interests

Empowering young lives through music.

I'd like to meet:

Anyone interested in participating in the vision of Sound Art.We are always looking for teachers, venues, sponsors and donations - in-kind and otherwise.We are a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization. All donations are fully tax deductible. All tax and budget documentation is available upon request.In-Kind Donations:We'll use your old or ignored musical gear! Here's a list of what we need:Percussion Ensemble
Hand drums (Remo)
Hand-held percussion instruments (LP)Keyboard Method and Ensemble
Yamaha (or any) simple electronic keyboards with dynamics – touch sensitive
Keyboard stands
Music stands
Headphones
Power adaptors
Power strips
Cases (soft)Guitar Method and Ensemble
Fender/Squire Mini acoustic guitars
Strings – nylon and acoustic steel
Tuners
Electric guitars
Amplifiers
Patch cords
Straps
Cases (soft)Drum and Bass Method and Ensemble
Electric bass guitars
Strings
Full drum sets including cymbals, hardware, throne
Practice pads
Sticks – 5A, 7A
Drum rugsMusic, Lyrics and Production
Apple MacBooks
M-Audio self powered monitors
M-Audio Oxygen keyboards
ProTools MBox
Microphones
Pop filters
Mic stands
Cables
Back pack
Head phones
Blank CD-Rs

Music:

You name it and we are fans.

Heroes:

All of you that continue to support Sound Art. Our Board of Directors, the Sounding Board, the teachers and all of those who have donated and continue to donate their time, money and tools.

"Music is the art of thinking with sounds."
-Jules Combarieu

My Blog

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Posted by SOUND ART on Thu, 19 Jul 2007 11:30:00 PST

National Geographic Hip Hop article

http://www7.nationalgeographic.com/ngm/0704/feature4/index.h tml check out this link and read this amazing article on hip hop. if you are interested in discussing it hit me back.  ...
Posted by SOUND ART on Tue, 01 May 2007 01:33:00 PST

Ruben's Song

If you would spend $.99 on a song would you be willing to give $.99 to help our kids create their own songs?               Ruben Garcia, 14...
Posted by SOUND ART on Wed, 25 Apr 2007 12:42:00 PST

Big Sunday

· Big Sunday April 29th from 2-3PM Red Shield guitar students to perform at Figueroa Elementary School.
Posted by SOUND ART on Mon, 16 Apr 2007 01:12:00 PST

Hennessy Event's LA & SF

·  San Francisco: May 8th from 9-1AM (Hennessy) Venue: Galleria 101 Henry Adams Street San Francisco, CA 94103 Talent: DJ Juice, DJ Spider, and Kelis ·       Los ...
Posted by SOUND ART on Mon, 16 Apr 2007 01:08:00 PST

LA Mix Open

·       LA Mix Open May 14th Malibu Country Club, Malibu 10AM o      This will benefit Sound Art and the House Ear Institutes Sound Partners Pr...
Posted by SOUND ART on Mon, 16 Apr 2007 01:03:00 PST

Sound Art Promotion

We have these new and very cool license plate frames to promote Sound Art. If you are interested in receiving one to sport on your vehicle please send us an email and we will ship it out to you! Thank...
Posted by SOUND ART on Mon, 12 Mar 2007 03:10:00 PST

In-Kind donations!

Because of the extreme generosity of the music community in LA, we have received enough audio equipment to fully outfit 4-5 recording studios! Here's a revised list of what we need: electric g...
Posted by SOUND ART on Mon, 01 Jan 1900 12:00:00 PST

More info!

1.) Sound Art uses musical training as a vehicle for changing lives in urban neighborhoods 2.) Sound Art uses muisc to enrich the lives of inner-city kids We do it two ways : 1) Mobile Class...
Posted by SOUND ART on Mon, 01 Jan 1900 12:00:00 PST

Check out our Sound Art Event 8/12!

August 12th at Temple Bar - 1026 Wilshire Blvd Santa Monica, CA 90401-1907 Phone: (310) 393-6611 Come out and help support this worthy cause! Bring your friends and pass on the info! The li...
Posted by SOUND ART on Mon, 01 Jan 1900 12:00:00 PST