Mission:
Friends of the Wynwood School of Music is dedicated to transforming lives by providing high-quality, personalized music education. Through scholarships and comprehensive educational support, we empower students to excel creatively, academically, and in their future careers. Our mission is to nurture the next generation of artists, leaders, and visionaries, using the transformative power of music to inspire and elevate.
Background & Why:
Friends of the Wynwood School of Music, founded in 2024, passionately advocates for the transformative power of music education to enhance and enrich the lives of students. Committed to eliminating financial barriers, our organization provides comprehensive scholarships for one-on-one and ensemble music training at Wynwood School of Music, enabling students to master a variety of musical genres and critical skills. We partner with local schools across Miami-Dade County to offer these opportunities to 50 deserving inner-city students each year, focusing on those from underprivileged backgrounds. Our programs are designed to not only boost musical proficiency but also foster personal growth, academic improvement, and readiness for future educational and career challenges.
Alumni Scholarship Recipients
Deo Budnevich
College: Berklee College of Music
Major: Music Performance
Grad Year: 2029
“The scholarship gave me the opportunity to further my music education when I couldn’t afford to myself. Without the Levi Gans scholarship, I wouldn’t have had the aid for my journey through college auditions.”
Guerwen Gue
College: Berklee College of Music
Major: Music Education & Performance
Grad Year: 2027
“Receiving a full-ride scholarship to Berklee College of Music for Education & Performance has been life-changing. It all started with a guitar class in sixth grade, and since then, I’ve grown into a musician who’s had the opportunity to perform with incredible artists like Shaun Martin and Richard Bona. This scholarship has truly opened doors I never imagined possible.”
Amber Diaz
College: The New School
Major: Politics and Jazz Vocal Dual Degree
Grad Year: 2028
“The Music Matters Scholarship opened countless doors for me as a student musician. The teachers at the Wynwood School of Music have helped me immensely, guiding me to improve my skills. With their support, I’ve mastered and performed in various genres and been part of numerous ensembles. I’m so grateful for the amazing teaching I received through this scholarship.”
Jeremy Chavarria
College: Berklee School of Music
Major: Music Performance
Grad Year: 2028
“Receiving a full-ride scholarship to Berklee College of Music has been a transformative experience. With the support of the Levi Gans Scholarship and a private instructor, I was able to hone my skills and build my confidence as a musician. As I begin my first semester at Berklee, I’m incredibly grateful for the opportunities this scholarship has made possible.”
Music matters fund - scholarship application
This scholarship is for students who would like to take their musical talents to the next level and have a significant level of financial need. Students applying for this scholarship must be serious about both their schoolwork and musical careers. Students will be taught by a highly educated instructor working at the Wynwood School of Music in a 3 month intensive 1 on 1 program. This will give students the opportunity to receive appropriate coaching to compete for a full-ride music scholarship to college. Students must be able to work out their transportation to the Wynwood School of Music. The scholarship will include bus passes as needed.
Address
1260 NW 29th Street #103, Miami, FL 33142
305-359-5515
info@friendsofwsm.org
Registered 501(c)(3). EIN: 99-4110235