Guitar Center Steps Up: Free Instrument Replacement for LA Wildfire-Affected Musicians & Schools
Guitar Center has launched an initiative to replace instruments and gear for Los Angeles-based musicians and music education programs affected by the recent wildfires. The program runs through February 28, 2025, via the Guitar Center Music Foundation.
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Eligible music programs must fall into these categories:
- In-school music classes with active student participation
- After-school music programs (non-school operated)
- Community music programs offering instruction
- Music therapy programs with active participation
Additional support is available through multiple organizations:
- MusiCares: Offering $1,500 in financial relief, $500 grocery cards, and instrument replacement assistance
- Will Rogers Motion Picture Pioneers Foundation: Providing emergency funds for theatrical distribution community members
- Dramatists Guild Foundation: Grants for composers, lyrists, and playwrights covering rental, medical, and insurance needs
- Motion Picture and Television Fund: Financial aid and social services for entertainment community members
- NAMM Foundation: Established $50,000 LA Wildfire Relief fund
The Los Angeles wildfires have displaced over 150,000 people, prompting this coordinated response from various organizations to support affected musicians and arts professionals.
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