Reviews of MusicLink Foundation
The director of our school, The Camden Music School, helped to link the teachers up with MusicLink. At first, I was skeptical (I thought there would be a 'catch' to the offer of help) but I was proven wrong. The MusikLink program truly shares the same belief as the Camden Music School. Both groups want to bring the gift and wonder of music to people that simply can not afford it. Well, it is working! With the MusicLinks helping hands, we are able to provide beginning books for our students that truly can't afford books, let alone lessons or an instrument. We dreamed of a wonderful grand piano and had saved 800 dollars for it.(miles to go) Out of the blue, we recieved a call from MusikLink asking if we could use a grand piano. That was truly a dream come true. It was a very proud day for us to have our first recital playing that grand piano. MusikLink is truly a group that lets their actions speak louder than words. I personally thank them as a teacher of the underserved population. MusikLink IS making a difference in the lives of my kids. I see it in my students personalities and on their faces, where it counts. I can't thank MusikLink enough.
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- I've seen the results of this organization in... the faces and personalities of my kids. They enter our program very shy and withdrawn, or compensating by attitude, and become amazing individuals. Not all will succeed at music, but they have been given the chance to try, and that is the important thing in the long run.
- What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is... the fact that they truly give to the kids our school works with to help them succeed.
- The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were... The staff that we have met are very caring individuals. They are our little birds in music. They email to let us know of an event or idea and then it happens, that magical music connection.
- If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could... provide even more life changing music to children that are not able to purchase the books, lessons and instruments that are required.
Ways to make it better!
- My experience would have been better if... If somehow, my kids could then turn around and give back mentoring other kids in the MusikLink program, but I suppose that is kind of hard, because we keep our kids that recieve help from MusikLink annonymous for their sake.
- If I ran this organization, I would... Also set up perhaps an instrument lending library so that kids that can't afford the instrument could possibly have access to a used electric piano( for portability and storage sake) and own it after time. Many of my students do not have a piano to practice on at home. They do not have the space or money to move even a free piano. Our school has donated many electric pianos that have come to us, but we keep 7 maintained for piano classes.
- In my opinion, the biggest challenges facing this organization are... that there are not enough dollars and people power to cover all the that desire, but will never be able to afford music.a
- One thing I'd also say is that... the MusikLink group has moved mountains with what they have. Imagine what THEY can do with a helping donation.
I was a Client Served & We recieved a grand piano and on going beginning method books for beginning students.
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Bamber Valley Elementary School became familiar with the Music Link Program when a representative from the organization contacted our school. Our school has been participating in this program for two years. We have received excellent feedback on this program from staff, students and parents.
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- I've seen the results of this organization in... increase students’ self–confidence in their musical talents and in their life.
- What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is... students are learning the foundations of music.
- The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were... very caring.
- If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could... provide piano lessons to every student who had musical talents.
Ways to make it better!
- My experience would have been better if... Everything turned out great!
- If I ran this organization, I would... continue to find piano teachers to teach elementary students.
- In my opinion, the biggest challenges facing this organization are... finding volunteers to offer lessons to the students and working out a schedule.
- One thing I'd also say is that... we appreciate everyone who works in the organization.
I was a Professional with expertise in this field & Organizational tasks
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I first learned of the Musiclink Foundation from the director of my children's music school at a time when we were struggling to pay for lessons. We applied for a summer scholarship, and, as a result, my kids were able to attend a wonderful string camp. This was only the beginning, however, as we have continued to struggle financially, the Musiclink Foundation has provided wonderful support. My oldest son attended their conference in Virginia last June and received a beautiful viola. Then, around Christmastime, my youngest son received his very own cello. I feel truly blessed to have come to know this foundation; they have helped our family out more that I could have ever wished or imagined.
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- I've seen the results of this organization in... the way they have treated my children and helped them to not only continue their musical studies, but excel in them as well (with new instruments).
- What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is... the wonderful people who work there and the happy smiles on my kids' faces.
- The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were... amazing.
- If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could... help so many more children.
Ways to make it better!
- One thing I'd also say is that... I hope this foundation can continue supporting all of these wonderful children. Thank you, Musiclink!
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I learned of the MusicLink Foundation at a music EXPO put on by Schmitt Music, in the Minneapolis area. For several years I had wanted to try to teach piano lessons to children from homes who could not afford lessons. But I knew that most did not have access to a piano.
Then I met the Minnesota MusicLink representative, and thus began a wonderful chapter in my piano lessons history. I currently teach 15 students, and 6 of them receive lessons from no pay up to half price. Then, they have each received an electric keyboard for a time, which has been replaced by a real piano eventually. If they continue lessons through MusicLink for 4 years, they are allowed to keep the piano.
Of all the students I've had over the past several years, they have all worked hard, and the families have been so blessed and appreciative. I, too, have been much blessed.
Our Minnesota representative is VERY supportive of everything we do, as is the national organization.
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- I've seen the results of this organization in... All the students I've taught!
- What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is... Watching these children, some immigrants, who are thriving with their piano lessons.
- The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were... Great people!
- If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could... Provide more services in more areas of music.
Ways to make it better!
- My experience would have been better if... It couldn't be better!
- If I ran this organization, I would... Not change a thing.
- In my opinion, the biggest challenges facing this organization are... Finding teachers who will teach all the students who could use them!
- One thing I'd also say is that... I highly recommend the MusicLink Foundation. They are ethical, responsible, sincere, and dedicated.
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