FAQ

Common questions

Is Music to the Ears a music program?

No. Music is one of ten Creative Pathways. The organization runs media, design, video, podcast, photography, performance, events, entrepreneurship, and technology programming alongside it.

What is the difference between .org and .education?

musictotheears.org is the foundation - mission, community implementation, initiatives, impact, partnerships, and philanthropy. musictotheears.education is the dedicated K-12 platform for schools and education decision-makers.

What does a program cost?

It depends on scope, setting, duration, and how it is funded. Music to the Ears does not publish pricing because a single number would be wrong for nearly every partner. Scope conversations are free and quick.

Do you only work in Los Angeles?

Los Angeles is where the deepest relationships are. The Creative Cities Network exists precisely so that programming is not limited to one city.

Can we run this ourselves afterwards?

Yes, and several partners do. Where that is the goal, say so at the scope stage - it changes how the program is designed and what training is included.

What is the relationship with Academix?

Academix is a Creative Economy Platform: it designs the frameworks, standards, credentials, and systems. Music to the Ears Foundation is the Community Implementation Partner that activates them locally.

Do you work with students outside of school?

Yes. Libraries, community organizations, festivals, public spaces, and workforce programs are all delivery settings, not exceptions.

How do we start?

Tell us who you want to reach and roughly when. Everything else follows from that.