The Joy and Benefits of Music Education for Every Child

Our Mission
Founded in 1976, Music for Minors (MFM) was created to bridge the gap in arts education caused by California's Proposition 13. Nearly 50 years later, the need for music education is still pressing, especially in under-resourced communities. MFM ensures that over 20,000 Bay Area students have access to music instruction that fosters cognitive, social, and emotional growth.

The Need
Demand for our program continues to grow, reflecting the importance of music education in boosting academic performance, enhancing focus, and fostering resilience. For children in low-income communities, these skills support lifelong learning and success.

Your Impact
Your support helps ensure all children have equitable access to music’s educational and developmental benefits, filling a gap left by traditional funding.

Our Approach
Our flexible, standards-based curriculum meets state and national guidelines while adapting to the needs of each school. MFM’s program reaches classrooms where it’s often the only music instruction available, offering schools cost-effective, customized solutions.

Your contribution empowers Music for Minors to bridge the gap between what schools can afford and the true cost of quality music education. Together, we bring music to over 20,000 Bay Area children, especially those in underserved communities, by providing critical resources for music teachers*, instruments, and classroom technology. With your support, we nurture creativity, confidence, and a lifelong love of the arts in every student.

While some schools secure additional funding, many still lack the resources to offer music programs. Your generosity helps fill this gap, ensuring all students experience the transformative power of music.

*This program also supports music teachers with a livable wage, strengthening both communities and local economies.

Every donation directly benefits our work to transform the lives of children through music. Like our current sponsors, consider a level of contribution that works best for you!