Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form<\/p>\n
Organization Name: Music Works NW
\nLegal Name (if Different):
\nAlso Known As:
\nMailing Address: 1331 118th Ave SE Ste 400
\nCity: Bellevue
\nState: Washington
\nPostal Code: 98005-3873
\nMain Phone: 4256440988
\nMain Fax:
\nOrganization Website: www.musicworksnw.org
\nEmployer ID Number: 916072271
\nOrganization Tax Status: 501(c)3<\/p>\n
Proposal Information<\/p>\n
Today’s Date: 2\/25\/26
\nRequested Amount: 10000<\/p>\n
Project Title: Youth Music Access Pathway: Building Confidence and Skills Through Equitable Music Education
\nProject Description:<\/p>\n
As a Florida\u2011based board president of Music Works Northwest (MWNW), I am committed to ensuring that children, teens, and young adults up to age 21 have access to high\u2011quality music education that builds confidence, resilience, and long\u2011term potential – outcomes that closely mirror the Hermanowski Family Foundation\u2019s commitment to helping young people gain the tools they need to succeed. For more than 60 years, MWNW has served families in King County, Washington state, expanding free and reduced\u2011cost access through an equity\u2011driven pathway designed to remove financial, cultural, and psychological barriers. Each step welcomes new learners, builds trust, and supports sustained engagement in music. Across this pathway, MWNW uses music as a practical, evidence\u2011based tool that strengthens confidence, discipline, emotional regulation, and academic readiness.<\/p>\n
The pathway begins with Free Community Concerts, which introduce young people and their families to live music in a welcoming, low\u2011barrier environment. Instrument Discovery Days deepen this engagement by offering hands\u2011on exploration in a culturally inclusive, low\u2011pressure setting where children, teens, and caregivers can try instruments, meet instructors, and build comfort\u2014especially important for first\u2011generation arts learners.<\/p>\n
For our youngest participants, Early Childhood Group Music Classes (birth\u20135) support early brain development, language growth, motor skills, and emotional resilience while strengthening caregiver\u2013child bonding. Families select the price point that works for them, ensuring dignity, privacy, and real choice. These classes help families experience music as a joyful, shared activity and often serve as the first step into long\u2011term participation.<\/p>\n
For families ready to continue, our new First Notes Music Pathway\u2014launching this year\u2014offers structured, affordable instruction that expands opportunities for youth up to age 21. First Notes provides two free lessons supported by a $57.50 in\u2011kind instructional investment each, followed by up to eight pay\u2011what\u2011you\u2011can lessons ($10, $25, $40, or $57.50). MWNW subsidizes the difference to ensure dignity, choice, and equitable access for every family. After these 10 lessons, students may continue in private lessons, group classes, or ensembles, supported by MWNW\u2019s tuition assistance and scholarship programs to keep long\u2011term participation affordable.<\/p>\n
Together, these programs create a clear, supportive pathway that equips young people with the tools they need to thrive.<\/p>\n
Total Project Budget: 100000<\/p>\n
Other Funding
\nSources For The Project (Committed & Potential): 4Culture Grant; family foundations; <\/p>\n
Project Duration: 2027
\nGeographical Area Served: King County, Washington
\nAge Group To Be Served: birth to 21<\/p>\n
Contact Information<\/p>\n
Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms
\nContact First Name: Alexandra
\nContact Last Name: Olsen
\nContact Title: Board President
\nContact Phone: 4258906689
\nContact Email: aolsen@musicworksnw.org<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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