MILES MUSIC KID BRINGS MUSIC TO NEW YORK CITY SCHOOLS WITH EDUCATION THROUGH MUSIC
DONATES 1,000 UKULELES AND DJ EQUIPMENT TO STUDENTS,
INSTRUMENTS PROVIDED BY THE GUITAR CENTER MUSIC FOUNDATION
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| Photo Credit: Toby Tenenbaum |
NEW YORK, NY – May 6th, 2026 – Rising producer and multi-instrumentalist
Miles Bonham, known as
Miles Music Kid, recently visited two elementary schools in the Bronx in partnership with non-profit
Education Through Music. During the visit, he donated 1,000 ukuleles and three DJ decks, provided by
The Guitar Center Music Foundation, to help expand access to music education for New York City students. Watch a video of Miles’ school visit
HERE.
“I’m so lucky that I have instruments around my house, and I could just play them whenever I want. But some people don’t have that even though they love music just as much as I do. I’m really happy knowing that we are giving these kids all of this musical gear so they can have something to go to whenever they feel like they want to express themselves through music,” said Miles Bonham.
During the visit, Miles spent time with students, as he performed a song on the guitar for them and produced a song using their voices and different sounds in the classroom. The donation of ukuleles and DJ equipment introduces foundational tools and gives students new ways to explore creativity and self-expression.
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“This was an incredibly special day,” said Bree Bowles, Senior Vice President, Republic Records: Kids & Family and 2026 Co-Chair of Education Through Music, supporting Education Through Music’s “Making Minds Sing!” 2026 Gala honoree Jim Roppo, Chairman and CEO, Republic Records. “Being in the classroom with Miles and seeing how students respond to music in real time is a powerful reminder of why this work matters. Education Through Music is committed to making sure every child has access to music as part of their education, and moments like this truly bring that mission to life.”
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“Experiences like this show just how powerful music education can be in a child’s life,” said Dr. Janice Weinman, CEO of Education Through Music. “When students are given the opportunity to create, perform, and connect through music, it not only sparks joy but also builds confidence, collaboration, and a sense of belonging. We are incredibly grateful to Miles, Republic Records, and the Guitar Center Music Foundation for helping us expand access to these transformative experiences for our partner school students.”
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Miles’ visit supports Education Through Music’s mission to provide equitable access to high-quality music education for under-resourced schools across New York City. The organization partners with schools to build sustainable, in-school music programs, reaching thousands of students each year through music instruction, teacher training, and access to instruments. His visit highlights the impact of artist-led initiatives and the importance of partners like The Guitar Center Music Foundation in helping provide the tools and access needed to inspire the next generation of musicians.
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| Photo Credit: Toby Tenenbaum |
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ABOUT REPUBLIC RECORDS: KIDS & FAMILY
Kids & Family launched as the official children’s division of Republic Records in 2022. The division caters to audiences ages 0-12 with fun and family-friendly music, collaborations, and experiences tailored to early development. Aimed to entertain the whole family, it offers engaging, educational, and explorative content, leveraging innovative partnerships with trusted brands such as Nickelodeon, Dreamworks, Paramount Pictures, Netflix, Sony Pictures, NBC Universal and many more. With an emphasis on high-quality music and world-class presentation, Republic Records: Kids & Family appeals to little ears and beyond.
ABOUT EDUCATION THROUGH MUSIC (ETM):
Founded in 1991, Education Through Music (ETM) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to ensuring that every student has access to a high-quality music education by making it a core subject in under-resourced schools. ETM partners with school principals to provide comprehensive music programs, integrated into the school day and delivered by qualified music teachers, that foster academic achievement, emotional resilience, and personal growth. By providing music education to thousands of underserved students across New York City who would otherwise go without, ETM is “making minds sing” and building the foundation for the next generation of leaders. For more information, visit
www.ETMonline.org.
ABOUT THE GUITAR CENTER MUSIC FOUNDATION:
For some, music may be just a hobby. But for others, music serves as a crucial lifeline – a path to healing, an opportunity to nurture untapped talent, an escape from the grim realities of everyday life, a break from generational trauma, or the start of a social revolution. The Guitar Center Music Foundation (GCMF) is an independent non-profit organization dedicated to the healing, transformative power of music. Thousands of individuals nationwide benefit yearly from GCMF’s grants and other efforts aiding veterans, hospital patients, the unhoused, and those affected by natural disasters, as well as youth in both schools and after-school programs. By providing these programs with all types of instruments and advocating for the benefits of music education and music therapy, GCMF furthers its mission of giving people the chance to create and express themselves through music. For more information about The Guitar Center Music Foundation, please visit
http://guitarcenterfoundation.org/.
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