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Afrobeats star Tiwa Savage just launched a foundation bringing world-class music training to young African creatives who rarely get access to it. Starting April 2026, 100 emerging producers, engineers, and songwriters will learn from Berklee College of Music faculty in Lagos, completely tuition-free.
Professional musicians are sharing the secrets behind memorable lyrics that stick with us for years. TED-Ed's new video series pulls back the curtain on the creative process that turns ordinary words into extraordinary songs.
Jennifer Jimenez, a South Miami Senior High School band director, just made history as the first Miami-Dade teacher to win a GRAMMY Award. After 19 years of transforming young musicians' lives, she beat out 2,000 instructors nationwide for the 2026 Music Educator Award.
Temple University's jazz ensemble just won the National Collegiate Jazz Championship and released their first international album, all while staying true to their core value: playing with honesty, not ego.
Grammy winner Nile Rodgers just inaugurated a state-of-the-art music center at a Dubai school, giving students access to professional-grade studios and industry connections. The new facility blends classical training with modern music technology to prepare the next generation of creative professionals.
Legendary ski racer Billy Kidd is auctioning off a signed Annie Leibovitz portrait from his American Express campaign to fund music education for Colorado children. The 1964 Olympic silver medalist's iconic Western-style photo will support programs teaching thousands of young musicians.
Skiing icon Billy Kidd is auctioning off a signed Annie Leibovitz portrait of himself to fund music education programs in Colorado. The 1964 Olympic silver medalist's Western-themed magazine cover will support young musicians in Steamboat Springs.
Pop superstar Harry Styles is bringing philanthropy on the road with his "Together, Together" tour, partnering with three nonprofits across 50 shows in seven cities worldwide. Every ticket sold will help fund humanitarian aid, music education, and voter registration efforts.
Students in rural Argentina turned their fear into songs after discovering planes were spraying toxic pesticides near their school. Their music teacher helped them create an environmental concert that brought together communities and famous musicians to demand safer practices.
Jalisco, Mexico is launching the world's first bachelor's degree program in mariachi music, turning oral traditions passed down for generations into formal academic study. The program aims to preserve a UNESCO-recognized art form while honoring Mexico's cultural heritage.