Changing Lives Through Music and Mentorship

“M.E. has been a great experience for me – I learn from my student every day! She’s taught me how to make more time for music & stick with it even when practice gets rough. I’m so thankful to be part of this organization!”
– ME Mentor, NCSU Chapter

“Henry loves his instructor and has an increased confidence in music (and in general) due to these lessons. Additionally, his curiosity in music has exploded.”
– ME Parent, RN Harris Elementary

“Xavier played his guitar yesterday during class as a way to ‘center’ himself after a difficult conversation. A confirmation of the power of music & mentoring in the lives of our children at risk!”
– Music Teacher, RN Harris Elementary

“My child’s mentor has such a positive attitude. She always tries to make a connection or recall previous experiences/comments at the beginning of each lesson. She always finds a positive comment even if it was a tough lesson or didn’t have a lot of time to practice.”
– ME Parent, NC State Chapter

“Musical Empowerment is a wonderful organization! I’ve learned more about myself through teaching than I ever have before. It’s great to pass on my knowledge & keep music alive.”
– ME Parent, WFU Chapter

“Music has always been a great outlet for me through difficult times & to be able to share a healthy, creative & joyful extracurricular activity with an underprivileged child…is the greatest gift I could ever give someone.”
– ME Teacher, UNC Chapter

“Musical Empowerment has been a great experience for me because I learn from my student every day! She has taught me how to make more time for music and stick with it even when practice gets rough. I’m so thankful that I get to be part of this organization!”
– ME Teacher, Dartmouth Teacher

“Musical Empowerment is such a great organization. It allows me to teach music & work with kids! I love seeing the smile on Lili’s face when she makes great strides in her lessons. I love ending my long Mondays with my Musical Empowerment lesson.”
– ME Teacher, UNC Chapter