Celebrating World Music Day | June 21

A non-profit organization, founded in New York City in response to the events of 9/11, Sing for Hope harnesses the power of the arts to create a better world. Their creative programs bring hope, healing and connection to millions of people in hospitals, care facilities, schools, refugee camps, transit hubs, and community spaces worldwide. 

Sponsored by Sing for Hope, a non-profit that uplifts and inspires through music and the arts, the Sing for Hope Music Video Award recognizes songwriters, singers, musicians, producers and filmmakers that have utilized their creative power to highlight heroes from across the globe. The prize is funded by friend of MY HERO and Sing for Hope Board Member Eva Haller and will be awarded annually at the MY HERO International Film Festival's awards ceremony in November. For more information, watch the short video below. 

Guitars in the Classroom provides free music integration classes for educators and school staff working with children of all ages in educational settings. They show educators how to make music, lead music for learning, and how to write songs with students in order to enhance and deepen their learning experience. Integrating music helps students learn everything from English and math, to science, physical education, social studies, visual arts and more!

Harmony Project is one of the largest providers of music education in Los Angeles. They focus exclusively on ensuring they reach young people from low-income families and under-resourced communities, promoting healthy growth and development of children through the study, practice and performance of music. They use music to foster a culture of peace, hope and understanding amongst youth of diverse cultures, backgrounds and beliefs. 

Find more stories about musicians and music heroes at https://myhero.com/musician.