Press Releases
2012
May 16, 2012
Rich Eckhardt Supports Music Education by Partnering with Little Kids Rock
Toby Keith's guitarist to meet and jam with Washington D.C. children benefitting from nonprofit music program Read More >
May 10, 2012
Little Kids Rock's Dallas Chapter Hosts Fourth Annual Districtwide Jam Summit
Hundreds of Little Kids Rock students from 15 Dallas ISD schools to showcase music skills Read More >
April 23, 2012
Little Kids Rock's NYC Chapter Hosts Third Annual Districtwide Jam Summit
Over one hundred students from nine NYC public schools to showcase music skills Read More >
February 3, 2012
Bohemian Foundation Brings Nationally Acclaimed Little Kids Rock to PSD
Partnership will provide $1M-worth of free instruments, lessons, and music curriculum to benefit local students Read More >
2011
October 21, 2011
Clarence “The Big Man” Clemons Honored at Little Kids Rock Charity Event
Maureen and Steven Van Zandt, the Clemons family, Lady Gaga and others fundraise for music education Read more >
September 12, 2011
Chickenfoot Guitar Legends Support Music Education in Bay Area Public Schools
Joe Satriani will deliver instruments and Sammy Hagar makes a donation to music nonprofit Little Kids Rock Read more >
August 22, 2011
Cotton States Insurance®, Train need fans to Rock the “Likes” for Little Kids Rock-Atlanta
A simple Facebook “Like” raises money to bring music education to more local kids. Read more >
August 15, 2011
Father of Woodstock’ Fathers Children’s Rights to Music Education by Joining Honorary Board
Artie Kornfeld helps cultivate next generation of musicians; joins honorary board of directors. Read more >
August 9, 2011
While Budget Cuts Drain Lifeblood from Music Education, One Vampire Offers a Transfusion
“Twilight” saga actor and 100 Monkeys musician Jackson Rathbone joins honorary board of directors. Read more >
June 15, 2011
Rock Artist Monte Pittman to Deliver Keynote Speech for Belvedere Middle School Graduation
Adam Lambert Guitarist and LKR Honorary Board Member Returns to Middle School to Address Graduates. Read more >
June 7, 2011
The Black Eyed Peas’ Taboo Raps and Little Kids Rock at Miramonte Elementary in Los Angeles
Hip-hop artist to surprise LA students with delivery of guitars amidst budget cuts reducing music programs. Read more >
May 31, 2011
Nick Jonas of the Platinum Selling Jonas Brothers, Teams Up With Quaker Chewy in Search of the Next Young Superstar
Little Kids Rock chosen as partner for national singing contest. Read more >
May 9, 2011
Little Kids Rock's Dallas Chapter Hosts Third Annual Districtwide Jam Summit
Hundreds of LKR students from 17 Dallas ISD schools to showcase music skills. Read more >
Apr. 25, 2011
Judy Hurley named Chief Operating Officer at leading music education charity, Little Kids Rock
Nonprofit veteran joins management team to help restore and revitalize music education in public schools. Read more >
Apr. 22, 2011
Chicago fans gear up for Little Big Town concert and Support the Next Generation of Music Stars
“Like” Drive 4 the Music on Facebook and raise money for Little Kids Rock-Chicago. Read more >
Apr. 20, 2011
Little Kids Rock's Chicago Chapter Hosts Second Annual Districtwide Jam Summit
Students from five Chicago Public Schools to showcase music skills. Read more >
Apr. 18, 2011
Global Organization Ashoka Cites Innovation Of Little Kids Rock, Elects Founder A Fellow
Executive Director David Wish lauded for groundbreaking work in music education. Read more >
Mar. 8, 2011
Bernie Williams to Deliver Free Guitars to Bronx School in Partnership with Little Kids Rock
Former Yankee and current musician helps restore and revitalize music education in NYC public schools. Read more >
Mar. 7, 2011
Joshua Radin To Visit Little Kids Rock Students at Mission High School in San Francisco
Acclaimed singer/songwriter to visit sixth LKR school and invite students to perform a song with him on stage. Read more >
Mar. 4, 2011
Little Kids Rock Expands Music Education Program and Free Instruments to 1,600 Newark and Jersey City Schoolchildren
LKR donates more than $140k-worth of instruments and resources to Newark and Jersey City Public Schools. Read more >
Feb. 28, 2011
“Little Kids Rock Across America,” Sponsored by the Dr. Phil Foundation, Launches Free Program in Minneapolis
Music charity to donate more than $150k-worth of instruments and resources to New Orleans Public Schools. Read more >
Feb. 15, 2011
Famed Bassist Delivers Instruments To Disadvantaged NYC Schoolchildren, Joins Little Kids Rock Honorary Board
Jon E. Gee takes a break from touring with John Mellencamp to visit with elementary LKR school students. Read more >
Feb. 10, 2011
“Little Kids Rock Across America,” Sponsored by the Dr. Phil Foundation, Launches Free Program in New Orleans
Music charity to donate more than $150k-worth of instruments and resources to New Orleans Public Schools. Read more >
Jan. 18, 2011
“Guitar Teacher to the Stars” Takes Time to Teach Guitar to LA Middle School Students
Little Kids Rock Honorary Board member Monte Pittman to give special guitar lesson at Belvedere Middle School Read more >
Jan. 18, 2011
Joshua Radin To Visit Seven LKR Schools Across The Nation And Invite Students To Perform With Him In Concert
Singer/Songwriter to visit classrooms to raise awareness about the need for music education in public schools Read more >
2010
Dec. 27, 2010
Reval CEO Joins New York Area Board of Directors For National Music Education Nonprofit, Little Kids Rock
Jiro Okochi to help Little Kids Rock serve 16,000 disadvantaged New York-area schoolchildren by the end of 2012 Read more >
Dec. 21, 2010
Little Kids Rock Adds VH1 Save The Music and iheartradio Visionaries to its Board of Directors
Music Education Pioneer Robert B. Morrison And Digital Media Executive Evan Harrison To Help Guide Nation’s Leading Music Education Nonprofit Into 2011 Read more >
Nov. 29, 2010
LKR Selected as a New Candidate for Funding through Members Project® from American Express and TakePart
Nonprofit aims to restore and revitalize music education for more than 10,000 students with $200,000 reward. Read more >
Oct. 22, 2010
Bernie Williams, Kris Allen and Vanilla Fudge Make LKR Benfit a Smash Hit!
More than $175,000 raised to restore and revitalize music programs in underfunded schools nationwide. Read more >
Oct. 12, 2010
Bernie Williams and Kris Allen to be Honored at “Right to Rock” Benefit for Music Education
Performances by Vanilla Fudge and Muriel Anderson at October 21st event at B.B. King Blues Club & Grill in NYC. Read more >
Oct. 1, 2010
Celebrities Paint One-Of-A-Kind Fender® Stratocasters® To Help Little Kids Rock
Rock ‘n’ roll royalty including Gene Simmons, Slash and James Hetfield paint to raise money for music education. Read more >
Sept. 27, 2010
LKR Teacher Donates Fender® Stratocaster® & Amp at 2nd Annual Scholarship Presentation In Memory of Stevie Ray Vaughan
National nonprofit helps Dallas teacher restore and revitalize music education amidst school budget cuts. Read more >
Sept. 14, 2010
Grammy Award-Winning Musician Matt Sorum of Velvet Revolver and Guns ‘N’ Roses Delivers Instruments To Pasadena School
Famed drummer helps national nonprofit restore and revitalize music education amidst school budget cuts. Read more >
Sept. 13, 2010
Public Enemy Bassist Visits Little Kids Rock Schools Nationwide To Support Music Education In Tough Economic Times
Brian Hardgroove jams with students and gives a guest lesson to low-income school children. Read more >
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 signs on to help restore and revitalize music education in public schools. Read more >
May 26, 2010
The NAMM Foundation Supports LKR's Contemporary Band Program For Second Straight Year
$40,000 grant helps national nonprofit fund modern, band-focused music education programs in Los Angeles 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 Children Amdist Budget Cuts Nationwide
National nonprofit donates hundreds of instruments and curriculum to Hillsborough County Public Schools in Tampa, Little Kids Rock's largest chapter. 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 >
