We believe Music Education matters and we are dedicated to keeping music programs in our schools and community thriving.  We believe, as numerous studies show, that music makes better students and better citizens of us all.  Music is a bridge between cultures, races, religions, and generations.  Music is universal.

Over the years, Larry's Music Center has been an advocate for Music Education and we'll continue to be in every way possible.  We regularly sponsor and contribute to local band programs and events both monetarily and by utilizing our awesome staff.  We are always here to answer any questions you may have and are happy to help you get involved in Music Education events in our community.  

Please contact your band director, school music teacher, or our store to find out how you can get involved.  

For info on our private lessons, please visit our lessons page, or call or email us anytime.

Why the arts matter

• The Art of Education Success
• Critical Evidence: How the Arts Benefit Student Achievement
• The Impact of Arts Education on Workforce Preparation

 

Websites for more information

• Children's Music Workshop
• American Music Conference
• Music in Schools Today
• School Music Matters
• National Assoc. For Music Education
• Support Music
• Arts Education Partnership
• Mr Holland's Opus Foundation
• American Music Therapy Assoc.
• Fender Music Foundation
• Int'l Society for Music Education
• VH1 Save the Music

 

How to get involved

• Americans for the Arts / E-Advocacy Center
• Arts Action Fund
• Arts Education Partnership
• Center for Arts and Culture
• Communities LinkUP!
• Grammy in the Schools
• Keep Music Education Strong brochure (PDF)
• Moveon.org: online petition to save our public schools
• Music Education Advocacy Kit (free to California residents)
• MusicFriends.org
• Parents for Public Schools
• Resolution Recognizing Benefits and Importance of School-Based Music Education Passed By US House of Representatives
• Resources from Kennedy Center Alliance for Arts Education
• School Music Matters
• Support Music: A public service of the Music Education Coalition
• Texas' Art Education Day: Teach Us Slideshow
• VH-1's Save the Music
• Yale 1957's Music in Schools Initiative

 

For Parents

• An Exciting Way to Raise Kids' IQs
• Parent Paper: Music Education Hits a High Note
• Study: Parents Can Help Babies Get Rhythm
• Raise your child's musical IQ

 

Videos/Podcasts

• Dr. Phil: The Power of Music
• NPR's Reading, Rhythm & 'Rithmatic: Music Education

 

Stats & Research

• Arts Education Partnership: Research
• Involvement in the Arts and Human Development (UCLA)
• Society for Research in Music Education
• The Sound of Silence: The Unprecedented Decline of Music Education 
  in California Public Schools
• SupportMusic Community Action Kit: What Research is Telling Us
• Harris Poll Links Education and Income Levels to Music Participation
• Did You Know? Music Advocacy Facts
• Music Advocacy: Facts, Figures and Quotes
• Americans Overwhelmingly Want Music In Schools
• Rhythm of Life
• 93 Percent Believe Arts are Vital to a Well-Rounded Education
• Research Briefs: Did you know?

 

For Educators

• Gallup Poll: Americans overwhelmingly want music education in schools
• Music Education Can Help Children Improve Reading Skills
• Music Lessons Enhance IQ
• Musical Training Helps Language Processing, Studies Show
• NAEP 1997 Arts Report Card
• Assessment - Our Greatest Advocacy!
• Further Support For Music Heard On Capitol Hill
• Music Education in America
• Music Education and Advocacy
• The Benefits of the Study of Music
• Music Education - The benefits to children