Press Releases
2010
Aug 19, 2010
Toby Keith Guitarist Visits Little Kids Rock Schools Nationwide To Support Music Education In Tough Economic Times
Rich Eckhardt helps national nonprofit restore and revitalize music education amidst public school budget cuts. Read more >
Aug 6, 2010
Famed Guitarist/Singer-Songwriter, Monte Pittman, Joins Little Kids Rock Honorary Board
Solo Artist and Guitarist for Madonna, Adam Lambert and Prong signs on to help restore and revitalize music education in public schools. Read more >
May 26, 2010
The NAMM Foundation Supports Little Kids Rock's Contemporary Band Program For Second Straight Year In Order To Put Modern Music Programs Into Public Schools
$40,000 NAMM grant helps national nonprofit fund modern, band-focused music education programs in Los Angeles public schools. Read more >
March 5, 2010
"Little Kids Rock Across America, Sponsored by the Dr. Phil Foundation” Expands Free Band-Focused Music Program to over 3,200 Tampa kids Amdist Budget Cuts Nationwide
National nonprofit donates hundreds of instruments and curriculum to Hillsborough County Public Schools in Tampa. Read more >
Feburary 28, 2010
“Little Kids Rock Across America, Sponsored by The Dr. Phil Foundation” Extends Band-Focused Music Program and Free Instruments to Over 1,000 Los Angeles Children
Dr. Phil and reigning American Idol champ Kris Allen deliver hundreds of instruments and curriculum donated by Little Kids Rock and The Dr. Phil Foundation to the LAUSD. Read more >
Feburary 4, 2010
Little Kids Rock Expands Free and Revolutionary Music Program and Donates Instruments for Nearly 950 Atlanta Children Amidst Budget Cuts in Georgia and Nationwide
National nonprofit donates hundreds of instruments and curriculum to Atlanta Public Schools in order to restore and revitalize music education in our public schools. Read more >
2009
December 7, 2009
Dr. Phil Foundation to Launch “Little Kids Rock Across America” Creating Transformational Music Programs in Classrooms Nationwide
Mike Einziger (Incubus), Zachary Merrick (All Time Low) and Chad Smith (Red Hot Chili Peppers) Join McGraw Family in Partnership with Little Kids Rock. Read more >
December 1, 2009
Little Kids Rock Extends Modern Music Program, Innovative Curriculum and Free Instruments to more than 600 San Diego Children
National nonprofit donates hundreds of instruments to San Diego Unified School District amdist budget cuts with support from The Kenneth A. Picerne Foundation. Read more >
November 30, 2009
Little Kids Rock Students to Play at Tree Lighting Ceremony, Meet Governor in Music City
Students from Nashville will ring in the holiday season at the Tennessee State Capitol to kick off a series of mini concerts around the city. Read more >
November 12, 2009
Little Kids Rock Raises More Than $160,000 To Put Music Education Back In Public Schools
Clarence Clemons of the E Street Band Draws Large Crowd at “Right to Rock” Fundraiser at the B.B. King Blues Club and Grill in NYC. Read more >
October 22, 2009
Little Kids Rock Brings Revolutionary Music Program and Free Instruments to Over 550 Newark and Jersey City Children
Nonprofit donates 300 instruments and curriculum to the Newark and Jersey City Public Schools with support from the The Horizon Foundation for New Jersey and the Turrell Fund. Read more >
October 11, 2009
Little Kids Rock Brings Revolutionary Music Program and Free Instruments to Over 400 Montclair Children
Montclair-based national nonprofit donates 250 instruments and curriculum to the Montclair Public Schools with support from the MFEE and Parents Who Rock. Read more >
October 1, 2009
LKR “Right To Rock” Benefit to Honor Clarence Clemons of the E Street Band with “Big Man of the Year Award”
Tickets available for Oct. 22 event at B.B. King Blues Club & Grill in New York Cit, which will feature great food, music and a live auction with memorbilia from rock 'n' roll royalty. Read more >
September 23, 2009
Fender® Donates Guitars and Raises Over $24,000 for Little Kids Rock Programs in Nashville and Los Angeles
Little Kids Rock students will benefit from guitars autographed by Bruce Springsteen, Elvis Costello, Wilco, Warren Haynes, Nine Inch Nails and others. Read more >
September 22, 2009
Little Kids Rock Brings Free Music Education Program to over 1200 Shreveport Kids
Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Hot Topic & the Carolyn W. and Charles T. Beaird Family Foundation help LKR bring 280 instruments and curriculum to Caddo Parish Schools. Read more >
September 17, 2009
Rich Eckhardt Visits Little Kids Rock Students in Chicago to Help Put Music Back in Public Schools
Toby Keith's guitarist, Rich Eckhardt, to meet and jam with Chicago Little Kids Rock students to support music education in public schools amidst budget cutbacks. Read more >
September 16, 2009
Little Kids Rock Enters New School Year with Record Growth & Digital Makeover
National nonprofit to enroll over 50,000 students bringing total number of participants to more than 93,000 in the midst of music education cutbacks across the country. Read more >
September 9, 2009
Little Kids Rock Brings Free Music Program to Thousands of Dallas Kids Amidst Budget Cutbacks
Thriving Minds helps Little Kids Rock donate 900 Fender® guitars and hold free guitar workshop for Dallas public school teachers amidst budget cutbacks nationwide. Read more >
August 31 , 2009
LKR to Establish Contemporary "Rock" Band Program in Los Angeles Unified School District
$40,000 NAMM grant helps fund an innovative LKR music education initiative that will bring free rock and roll instruments to schools across the country. Read more>
August 25 , 2009
Little Kids Rock Extends Free Music Program in Memphis, Tennessee Amidst Budget Cuts Nationwide
Trans-Siberian Orchestra & Hot Topic help Little Kids Rock reach 900 new students & donate 300 Fender® guitars to underfunded Memphis public schools. Read more>
August 3 , 2009
Dave Matthews Band Bassist Joins Little Kids Rock Honorary Board in Support of Music Education in Public Schools
Stefan Lessard joins other rock and roll legends as an Honorary Board Member for non-profit music organization. Read more >
July 30, 2009
Rich Eckhardt Visits Little Kids Rock Students in Dallas to Promote Music Education in Public Schools
Toby Keith's Guitarist To Meet And Jam With LKR students from four different schools in Dallas. Read more >
July 14, 2009
Little Kids Rock Students Take the Stage in Nashville at Muriel Anderson's All-Star Guitar Night
Little Kids Rock Students Join World-Renowned Musicians on Stage at Muriel Anderson's All-Star Guitar Night . Read more >
April 16, 2009
Little Kids Rock Donates 300 Guitars and Curriculum to San Francisco Bay Area Public Schools
Donation made possible through generous grant from YAHOO! Employee Foundation Read more >
April 3, 2009
Rock Icon Slash Visits a Los Angeles Little Kids Rock Class and Joins Honorary Board
Inspirational Visit by Rock Legend Broadcast on CNN, capturing "Electrifying" Session. Read more >
February 23, 2009
Legendary Drummer Carmine Appice Meets and Jams with Tampa Kids Enrolled in the Little Kids Rock Program
To present Starcaster™ drum kit to the Little Kids Rock program at Oak Grove Elementary School. Read more >
February 19, 2009
LKR Expands Program in Chicago Public Schools
Popular program expands to 28 new public schools, will now serve over 3,200 kids in Chicago. Read more >
February 4, 2009
Little Kids Rock Launches Newest Chapter in Pasadena
LKR Donates Hundreds of Instruments to the Pasadena USD and Presents Free Guitar Workshop for Area Teachers Read more >
January 13, 2009
LKR & Fender® Partner to Rock School Children Across U.S.
Leading music products company offers long-term support to music education charity. Read more >
January 7, 2009
Guitarist for Toby Keith Visits Nashville School
Rich Eckhardt to Meet and Jam With Elementary School Students in Little Kids Rock Music Education Program. Read more >
2008
November 21, 2008
Little Kids Rock and IMV Partner to Bring Rock Stars and Music Education to Low Income Students
IMV’s innovative celebrity DVD series will raise money for music instruction, free instruments and teacher programs through Little Kids Rock. Read more >
