Music Aid Northwest's mission is to provide funds for people in need by bringing business and community organizations together with the talent and resources of the Northwest music industry. Through our charitable efforts, we have sought to enhance and promote music awareness and performance throughout the region. Through the license plate initiative, we hope to invest in our most precious resource for our future, our children and their musical education. http://www.musicaidnorthwest.org/



Music Works Northwest is a non-profit community music school offering music lessons and performance experiences for all ages. Music Works Northwest also specializes in the use of Neurologic Music Therapy (NMT), an advanced level training that is based on scientific research of music and the brain and is evidence-based. Music Works Northwest mission is to enrich the quality of life for children of all ages through accessible music education and experiences.

Music Works Northwest offers music lessons in a variety of styles (classical, jazz, rock, ethnic music, and world music) They works with students of all ages and abilities, from beginners to advanced level musicians. All are invited to study with Music Works NW’s outstanding faculty.

Music Works Northwest specializes in the use of Neurologic Music Therapy (NMT), an advanced level training that is based on scientific research of music and the brain and is evidence-based. Clients are actively engaged in a therapeutic arts process that may include: songwriting, improvisation, singing and/or instrument playing, receptive listening. The ultimate purpose of music therapy is to help individuals attain and maintain their maximum levels of functioning. focusing on the individual needs and strengths of the client whether they come to us with challenges due to autism, Parkinson's, Downs Syndrome, developmental delays, or any other area. http://www.musicworksnw.org/



The WMEA Young Musicians Excelling fund has the sole purpose of helping students help themselves.

It costs each high school student more than $300 to be in our high school WMEA All-State bands, orchestras, choirs and jazz groups. Our All-State Youth Honor Chorus carries a $10 price tag, and the Junior All-State (eighth grade) bands, orchestras and choir cost about $100. These activities are break-even for WMEA; we do not profit from the students. Money from the YME fund will help defray costs so that all students will feel comfortable applying to take part. We are using donated funds to provide help for students at all levels who truly need financial assistance, with a special focus for those on free or reduced lunches. http://www.wmea.org/yme/