EAR CANDY is a Phoenix founded
501(c)(3) Non-Profit devoted to providing kids access to music education. Arizona is currently dead last in per person educational funding and arts programs are the first to get cut. Music is our Universal Language and the children of this world deserve the opportunity to be exposed to its powerful influence.
EAR CANDY has created a sustainable solution to address the growing epidemic of music being ripped out of schools.
We fulfill our mission in 3 unique ways:
1.) Support In-School Music Programs – We donate musical instruments to pre-established music programs through our Instrument Drive efforts. Throughout 2010 all 57 Phoenix Fire Stations are serving as donation sites for our
Instrument Drives ®.
2.) Create After-School Music Programs – Ear Candy launches after-school music programs where children are already going, but where no music program is being offered. We work closely with community partners like The Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Phoenix.
3.) Beyond the Classroom – In an effort to provide a holistic approach to music education, we provide children with unique opportunities like touring a radio station, visiting a major artist’s sound check and concert, or attending a guitar making workshop. We have received support from a variety of
Major Recording Artists including: Eric Clapton, Steve Winwood, Chick Corea, Nickelback and many others.
The
Goal of EAR CANDY is to:
CREATE CULTURALLY ENLIGHTENED MEMBERS OF SOCIETY! We are on pace to
impact well over 10,000 youth in 2010 and are actively working on expanding our sustainable community driven model in other areas of the country.
Please view our overview video and download our latest brochure to learn more about our efforts.
Want to learn how to get involved? Explore our
Call to Action!
Principals
- Music is OUR Universal Language
- Every child should have an opportunity to be exposed and embrace music
- Music and Art are the cornerstones of Culture
- A strong presence of culture provides a world perspective and ignites creative thinking
- We are creating something BEYOND US
Inspiring Quotes
You GIVE you begin to LIVE – Dave Matthews
Be the CHANGE you wish to see in the WORLD – Gandhi
One good thing about MUSIC is when it hits you feel NO PAIN – Bob Marley
I can change the world with my OWN TWO HANDS – Ben Harper