This is a joint project with civil society organization The Cultural Compass Institute, o.s., Mike McNulty & Pulling Strings and musician Paul Donahue from Ireland.
COMPONENTS:
1. Musical Instrument & Equipment Donations
2. Music Lessons
3. Abandoned Instrument Infirmary
4. Music Industry Apprenticeships
5. World Music Workshops & Seminars
6. Abandoned Instrument Orchestra
7. Stand-Up Blues
8. Guest Artist Visits
Musical Instrument & Equipment Donations
The Gift of Music program will as a normal course of activities seek out old, abandon & unused musical instruments as well as accept donations of musical instruments and associated equipment of all types to be used by students and program participants who cannot afford their own. The instruments acquired by the Institute will be reconditioned and given a new life – a second wind, so to speak.
Music Lessons
Gift of Music students – from absolute beginner to seasoned musician, all will enjoy learning how to play from the unique and very approachable style that Mike McNulty, of Pulling Strings, brings to us. Aside from the regular and expedited method we use to teach students how to play, The Gift of Music also offers several specialized advanced courses of instruction.
Abandoned Instrument Infirmary
The Abandon Instrument Infirmary is our own in-house hospital to re-condition donated musical instruments and put them back into service for students unable to purchase their own.
Music Industry Apprenticeships
A very special component of the Gift of Music program – Apprenticeships are created for students interested in the craft & special trade of building and repairing musical instruments or in the support side of the music industry with training for recording, video production, music production or marketing musical talent. This is a workforce development effort and participants will receive a certificate of qualification upon completion.
World Music Workshops & Seminars
Focus on Blues, Folk, Celtic, Country, Classical, Jazz, Roma and more. A musical exploration of world music.
Abandoned Instrument Orchestra
The Abandon Instrument Orchestra is a musical group consisting of the Gift of Music students, teachers and visiting musicians that play real gigs for the public. They currently are playing gigs in Prague approximately two times per month.
Stand-Up Blues
Stand-Up Blues is a fun booking offering of Stand-Up Comedy with hilarious bits around the Cultural Compass themes coupled with the Blues. The themes for our comedy bits are taken directly from The Cultural Compass Institute’s proprietary Cultural Compass Training program designed to bring people together across cultures. The Stand-Up Blues Dirty Dozen Line-up includes:
1. What’s in a name?
2. Naming folders on your computer
3. Waiting for David
4. Murphy’s Law
5. Home Base
6. The Neighborhood
7. Family Relations
8. Crime & Punishment
9. Lost in Translation
10. Comfort Food
11. Quality Goods
12. Political Commentary or Audience Participation
Guest Artist Visits
Very special workshops and performances by world renowned visiting musicians.
Partners
1. Rubikon Centrum, o.s.
2. The Cultural Compass Institute o.s.
3. Mike McNulty & Pulling Strings
4. Paul Donahue (Ireland)
5. CZ Music Teachers
6. Gift of Music USA
How you can help
If you are interested in participating in the Gift of Music program, we are happy to speak with you about how. Lend your musical expertise or donate an abandoned instrument or make a monetary contribution to our non-profit organization. If you are a musician yourself and would like to visit us in Prague to teach a session or two or support Gift of Music in this way, do get in touch!
[email protected] Subject : Gift of Music
COMPONENTS:
1. Musical Instrument & Equipment Donations
2. Music Lessons
3. Abandoned Instrument Infirmary
4. Music Industry Apprenticeships
5. World Music Workshops & Seminars
6. Abandoned Instrument Orchestra
7. Stand-Up Blues
8. Guest Artist Visits
Musical Instrument & Equipment Donations
The Gift of Music program will as a normal course of activities seek out old, abandon & unused musical instruments as well as accept donations of musical instruments and associated equipment of all types to be used by students and program participants who cannot afford their own. The instruments acquired by the Institute will be reconditioned and given a new life – a second wind, so to speak.
Music Lessons
Gift of Music students – from absolute beginner to seasoned musician, all will enjoy learning how to play from the unique and very approachable style that Mike McNulty, of Pulling Strings, brings to us. Aside from the regular and expedited method we use to teach students how to play, The Gift of Music also offers several specialized advanced courses of instruction.
Abandoned Instrument Infirmary
The Abandon Instrument Infirmary is our own in-house hospital to re-condition donated musical instruments and put them back into service for students unable to purchase their own.
Music Industry Apprenticeships
A very special component of the Gift of Music program – Apprenticeships are created for students interested in the craft & special trade of building and repairing musical instruments or in the support side of the music industry with training for recording, video production, music production or marketing musical talent. This is a workforce development effort and participants will receive a certificate of qualification upon completion.
World Music Workshops & Seminars
Focus on Blues, Folk, Celtic, Country, Classical, Jazz, Roma and more. A musical exploration of world music.
Abandoned Instrument Orchestra
The Abandon Instrument Orchestra is a musical group consisting of the Gift of Music students, teachers and visiting musicians that play real gigs for the public. They currently are playing gigs in Prague approximately two times per month.
Stand-Up Blues
Stand-Up Blues is a fun booking offering of Stand-Up Comedy with hilarious bits around the Cultural Compass themes coupled with the Blues. The themes for our comedy bits are taken directly from The Cultural Compass Institute’s proprietary Cultural Compass Training program designed to bring people together across cultures. The Stand-Up Blues Dirty Dozen Line-up includes:
1. What’s in a name?
2. Naming folders on your computer
3. Waiting for David
4. Murphy’s Law
5. Home Base
6. The Neighborhood
7. Family Relations
8. Crime & Punishment
9. Lost in Translation
10. Comfort Food
11. Quality Goods
12. Political Commentary or Audience Participation
Guest Artist Visits
Very special workshops and performances by world renowned visiting musicians.
Partners
1. Rubikon Centrum, o.s.
2. The Cultural Compass Institute o.s.
3. Mike McNulty & Pulling Strings
4. Paul Donahue (Ireland)
5. CZ Music Teachers
6. Gift of Music USA
How you can help
If you are interested in participating in the Gift of Music program, we are happy to speak with you about how. Lend your musical expertise or donate an abandoned instrument or make a monetary contribution to our non-profit organization. If you are a musician yourself and would like to visit us in Prague to teach a session or two or support Gift of Music in this way, do get in touch!
[email protected] Subject : Gift of Music
