The Musicians Foundation (a non-profit 501(c)3 organization established in 2004) is dedicated to providing scholarships to talented, but financially challenged students at  Musicians Institute (MI) – in order to help them achieve their educational goals. Musicians Institute provides high-quality professional training leading to careers in the contemporary music industry. Donations to the Musicians Foundation are fully tax-deductible and 100% of all funds received are applied directly to student scholarships.

To make a donation to our scholarship fund, please visit: here.  

Our Mission

The mission of the Musicians Foundation is to raise funds from private, community and institutional donors in support of the Musicians Institute (MI) Scholarship fund. To achieve this goal, the Foundation is focused on fostering relationships, building partnerships, and expanding public awareness of the benefits of music education.

Through relationships with alumni, industry leaders, government representatives and the community at large, we strive to inspire investment in education and achieve annual goals of renewable and sustainable funding. Through personal outreach and public advocacy, we seek to build awareness, create alliances and inspire action in support of music education.

Board of Directors

*Stanley Clarke, Legendary Musician, composer, producer, philanthropist

*Sheila E., Legendary Musician, composer, producer, philanthropist

*Michael Molenda, Editor in Chief | Guitar Player Magazine, musician, studio owner, producer

*Dan Kimpel, Music Industry authority, author, educator, producer, musician, songwriter, consultant

Officers

*Beth Marlis, (Foundation Executive Director), VP at Musicians Institute, musician, educator, author 

*Tak Sakimoto, (Foundation Secretary), VP at Musicians Institute  

*Ben Bacon, (Chief Accounting Officer), Director of Accounting at Musicians Institute