Nashville, April 12: Gibson, an esteemed leader in the American instrument industry for over 130 years, and its philanthropic branch, Gibson Gives, are dedicated to the transformative power of music.
They operate under the belief that providing instruments to those eager to make music can significantly alter lives.
This year, Gibson Gives is excited to partner with 1500 Sound Academy, an advanced music school in Inglewood, CA, renowned for its comprehensive music curriculum covering Music Production, Engineering, Songwriting, Mixing, Music Business, and Artist Branding.
This collaboration aims to foster global musical talent, extending scholarships and resources to students not only in Los Angeles but also in Beijing, China, and Taipei, Taiwan.
Erica Krusen, Senior Director of Global Cultural Influence at Gibson and Executive Director of Gibson Gives, stated, “Music has the power to transform lives, and at Gibson Gives, we are committed to amplifying this transformative potential. We’re proud to partner with 1500 Sound Academy, a beacon of excellence in music education. Our joint effort will help foster musical talent across the globe, reaching students in Los Angeles, Beijing, and Taiwan.”
Twila True, Co-Founder of 1500 Sound Academy and CEO of True Family Enterprises, also commented on the partnership, “1500 Sound Academy and Gibson Gives both have a relentless commitment to equipping musicians with the necessary education, resources, and support essential for their journey. We are thrilled about this partnership and the opportunities the Gibson Gives Scholarships will provide to young, aspiring talents in the music industry.”
Gibson Gives will award five music scholarships valued at $25,000 each, alongside musical instruments and gear exceeding $12,500 across the programs in the aforementioned cities.
Students in the Los Angeles area are invited to apply for the Gibson Gives Scholarship here by April 19, 2024, at 5 PM PT.
The scholarship application for the Beijing program can be found here, and for the Taipei program, here.
Scholarship recipients will be announced on May 8, 2024.
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