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This week on the New Music Business podcast, Ari sits down with Henry Donahue, Executive Director of Save the Music Foundation which focuses to provide equitable access to music education for millions of students nationwide. They do so by donating instruments and music technology to schools, providing resources for music educators and advocating for them on a national level.
In this episode, Ari and Henry explore the future of music education in 2025 and how to support Save the Music Foundation. Henry shares the history of the J. Dilla Music Technology Grant—launched with Pharrell’s support—and its impact in classrooms nationwide. They discuss the shift from band and theory toward production and technology, the inequities faced by schools of different socio-economic backgrounds, and how we can all help ensure students have access to music today and in the future
https://www.savethemusic.org/
3:19 Introduction
4:19 Role of Music Education in the Industry
8:19 Ari & Henry’s Personal Journeys
13:19 Save the Music Foundation Mission & impact
23:19 Issues in schools
33:19 Cultural Influence: Local culture’s role
43:19 Modern Trends in Tech & Production
53:19 Future: Where music education is headed
58:19 Wrap-up & Call to Action
Edited and mixed by Peter Schrupp
Music by Brassroots District
Produced by the team at Ari’s Take
Order the THIRD EDITION of How to Make It in the New Music Business: https://book.aristake.com
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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This week on the New Music Business podcast, Ari sits down with Henry Donahue, Executive Director of Save the Music Foundation which focuses to provide equitable access to music education for millions of students nationwide. They do so by donating instruments and music technology to schools, providing resources for music educators and advocating for them on a national level.
In this episode, Ari and Henry explore the future of music education in 2025 and how to support Save the Music Foundation. Henry shares the history of the J. Dilla Music Technology Grant—launched with Pharrell’s support—and its impact in classrooms nationwide. They discuss the shift from band and theory toward production and technology, the inequities faced by schools of different socio-economic backgrounds, and how we can all help ensure students have access to music today and in the future
https://www.savethemusic.org/
3:19 Introduction
4:19 Role of Music Education in the Industry
8:19 Ari & Henry’s Personal Journeys
13:19 Save the Music Foundation Mission & impact
23:19 Issues in schools
33:19 Cultural Influence: Local culture’s role
43:19 Modern Trends in Tech & Production
53:19 Future: Where music education is headed
58:19 Wrap-up & Call to Action
Edited and mixed by Peter Schrupp
Music by Brassroots District
Produced by the team at Ari’s Take
Order the THIRD EDITION of How to Make It in the New Music Business: https://book.aristake.com
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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