The Importance of Music in Education
Kids Music Day is celebrated each year on the first Friday in October. Keep Music Alive partners with music schools, stores, and other music organizations around the world to help focus attention on the importance of including music as part of children's education.
Kids Music Day events include student performances, instrument petting zoos, drum/guitar/ukulele circles, instrument donation drives, free intro lessons, Bring a Friend to Lesson, and even Kids Music Day sales on lessons, instruments, and accessories. For more Kids Music Day ideas including numerous virtual options please visit Kids Music Day Ideas.
Special Announcement
Keep Music Alive is pleased to announce Elk Grove California teen, Neil Nayyar, as this years Kids Music Day Spokesperson. Neil has mastered playing 117 different musical instruments from around the world and is a huge advocate for music education for kids.
Kids having fun at Musical Instrument Petting Zoo at Rock & Roll Hall of Fame for Kids Music Day 2019
Musical Giants with Enormous Hearts
Thanks to these amazing artists for supporting music education by being a Kids Music Day Ambassador.
Musical Brands Who Believe in Keeping the Beat
We would also like to extend our deepest appreciation to these
organizations for lending their support to Keep Music Alive.
