For over 130 years, the iconic and leading American instrument brand�Gibson�has been shaping sound across generations and genres.�Gibson, and its charitable arm�Gibson Gives�believe in the�power of music, and that�getting instruments into the hands of those with a desire to make music is a life-changing event.�
A state-of-the-art music school in Inglewood, CA,�1500 Sound Academy�offers comprehensive courses to music students and aspiring professionals who want to learn the craft of�Music Production, Engineering, Songwriting, Mixing, Music Business, and�Artist Branding.�
Gibson Gives�is proud to announce it will partner with�1500 Sound Academy�this year to give�five music scholarships valued at�$25,000.�in addition to instruments and gear totaling over�$12,500�across the program in�Los Angeles,�California,��Beijing,�China�and�Taipei,�Taiwan.
“Music has the power to transform lives, and at Gibson Gives, we believe in amplifying that transformative potential.�We’re thrilled to announce our partnership with 1500 Sound Academy, a beacon of excellence in music education. This collaboration extends our commitment to fostering talent globally, reaching students in Los Angeles, Beijing, and Taiwan.�
–Erica Krusen, Senior Director, Global Cultural Influence and Gibson Global Executive Director, Gibson Gives
�1500 Sound Academy and Gibson Gives share a tireless commitment to providing musicians with the education, resources and support that is vital on their journey. We couldn�t be more excited this partnership and the opportunity the Gibson Gives Scholarships will afford to young, bright minds as they pursue their dreams in the music industry.�
–Twila True, Co-Founder, 1500 Sound Academy and CEO, True Family Enterprises
Students can apply through�April 19, 2024 AT 5PM PT�for the�Los Angeles�area program of the�Gibson Gives Scholarship�HERE, the�Beijing�program�HERE,�and the�Taipei�program�HERE.
Gibson Gives–a 501(c)(3) is�committed to making the world a better place by supporting non-profit organizations and developing programs in our efforts to advance musicians through music education, and health and wellness initiatives worldwide.�
Gibson Gives�is committed to cultivating LGBTQ-inclusive partnerships and offering steadfast support for all communities.�
100% of all donations to and from Gibson Gives go towards giving the gift of music.�In the last three years,�Gibson Gives�has raised over�$4.5 million dollars and enabled $46 million in funding for key organizations�through product donations and meaningful giving worldwide. For more information, visit:�www.gibsongives.org.
A�trailblazing music education institution that strives to produce passionate sound creators through mentorship, positive mindset,�and�professional development,�1500 Sound Academy�was created to help enrich the next generation of music creatives.�
1500 Sound Academy�s founders�consist of the legendary musical ensemble,�1500 or Nothin,��aka�James Fauntleroy and Larrance �Rance� Dopson, and renowned�entrepreneur, executive, and philanthropist, Twila True.
Both are�GRAMMY Award-winning industry leaders�who have collaborated with many high-profile artists, including�Kendrick Lamar, Drake, Nipsey Hussle, and Justin Timberlake. In 2021,�Fauntleroy, Dopson, and True�launched the educational program in�Los Angeles that teaches local residents the fundamentals of music and the industry.�
1500 Sound Academy provides annual scholarships to attendees and offers instructional courses at affordable rates in comparison to other programs in the city.�For more information on�1500 Sound Academy, visit:�https://www.1500soundacademy.com/.