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Any child who has musical potential deserves the
opportunity to nurture this talent to its full extent.


The MusicLink Foundation assists in linking promising students in need with professional music teachers for ongoing instruction. Students are nominated by their school, youth organization or parent. MusicLink offers the opportunity for your child to be taught by a qualified teacher in your community who has agreed to reduce the normal rate for lessons by at least half.

All MusicLink teachers receive a full criminal background check. MusicLink lessons may continue up to age 18 as long as the student has the desire to learn music.

MusicLink students are responsible for preparing for lessons, practicing regularly according to the teacher’s directions and participate in activities planned by the teacher. Music lessons require parental support and encouragement with consistent practice essential for success. Enrollment requires information regarding financial need reflecting eligibility for the Federal Free/Reduced Lunch Program. Other factors may also be taken into consideration when determining financial eligibility.

The MusicLink Foundation assists students in acquiring a practice instrument as needed and available and also provides discounts on required music and materials.

If you are interested in having your child participate in the MusicLink program, please complete the Parent/Student Information and Policy Form. After you submit these forms through the website, a MusicLink Coordinator will contact you and you will have the opportunity to get more information about the program.

General Parent Information (PDF)

 

Gneral Parent Information - Spanish

Cualquier niño que tenga potencial musical merece la oportunidad de nutrir este talento en toda su extensión.

La Fundación MusicLink ayuda a vincular a los estudiantes prometedores que lo necesitan con maestros de música profesionales para la instrucción continua. Los estudiantes son nominados por su escuela, organización juvenil o padres. MusicLink ofrece la oportunidad de que su hijo sea enseñado por un maestro calificado en su comunidad que haya acordado reducir la tasa normal de lecciones por lo menos a la mitad.

Todos los maestros de MusicLink reciben una verificación de antecedentes penales completa. Las lecciones de MusicLink pueden continuar hasta los 18 años siempre que el estudiante tenga el deseo de aprender música.

Los estudiantes de MusicLink son responsables de preparar las lecciones, practicar regularmente según las instrucciones del maestro y participar en las actividades planeadas por el maestro. Las lecciones de música requieren apoyo y estímulo de los padres con una práctica consistente y esencial para el éxito. La inscripción requiere información sobre la necesidad financiera que refleje la elegibilidad para el Programa Federal de Almuerzo Gratis / Reducido. También se pueden tener en cuenta otros factores al determinar la elegibilidad financiera.

La Fundación MusicLink ayuda a los estudiantes a adquirir un instrumento de práctica según sea necesario y esté disponible, y también ofrece descuentos en la música y los materiales necesarios.

Si está interesado en que su hijo participe en el programa MusicLink, complete el Formulario de información y política para padres / alumnos. Después de enviar estos formularios a través del sitio web, un Coordinador de MusicLink se comunicará con usted y tendrá la oportunidad de obtener más información sobre el programa.

General Parent Information - Spanish (PDF)

 


To locate your coordinator, click
on the map below and then select
your state from the map popup:


Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)


  Q:

What is MusicLink?
  A:

The MusicLink Foundation is a non-profit organization that seeks out promising music students in need and links them with qualified music teachers willing to teach them at up to half their normal fee for as long as the student is committed to the lessons.
  Q:

How does it work?
  A:

With the help of a school or community program, a student is identified and linked with a qualified music teacher. The parent or school, targeting students who qualify for the free or reduced school lunch program, determines financial need.
  Q:

Can a parent nominate their own child for the MusicLink program?
  A:

Yes, a parent can nominate their own child if the child qualifies for the free or reduced lunch program at their school or, if home schooled, falls within the same financial parameters.
  Q:

What if I don’t have an instrument for my child to practice on?
  A:

The MusicLink Foundation will assist in finding an instrument for your child which will be on loan. If your child remains in the MusicLink program for 4 years the instrument will be theirs to keep.
  Q:

Is there a time limit on how long my child can remain in the MusicLink program?
  A:

A child may remain in the MusicLink program as long as there is commitment to the lessons and until the child reaches the age of 18 or graduates from high school.
  Q:

Will I be able to choose the day or time for the lessons?
  A:

You will have an opportunity to meet with the MusicLink teacher before lessons begin to arrange a day and time that will work for both of you.
  Q:

How long are the lessons?
  A:

Generally speaking, lessons are 30 minutes long once a week, but this could vary depending upon the teacher.
  Q:

Do your teachers undergo a Background Check?
  A:

Yes, every MusicLink teacher has a Background Check performed on them when they register with us.
  Q:

How do I nominate my child for the MusicLink program?
  A:

Click HERE to access the Parent/Student Registration Form. Once the forms are submitted, a MusicLink coordinator will contact you.

Forms:

Our Parent/Student Registration Form provides parents the opportunity to assess their childen's musical interests and abilities. Our Policy Form explains MusicLink policies and provides parents with the opportunity to authorize participation in the program.

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Our Summer Music Camp Scholarship Application (for current MusicLink students who have been active for at least 6 months) provides students an opportunity to attend a summer music program or music camp of their choice.

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  Please send completed forms to:
MusicLink Foundation, 1043 N. McKinley Road, Arlington, VA 22205

Formas españolas:

Formulario de Inscripcion (PDF) Normas de Participación (PDF)
Padres carta (PDF) Solicitud de nominación (PDF)
Please send completed forms to:
MusicLink Foundation, 1043 N. McKinley Road, Arlington, VA 22205