Guitar Center is offering to replace instruments and gear for Los Angeles-based musicians and music education programs affected by the recent wildfires. Applications are being accepted through the Guitar Center Music Foundation until February 28, 2025.

Eligible music programs must fall into one of these categories:

• In-school music classes where students make music
• After-school music programs not run by the school
• Community music programs offering music instruction
• Music therapy programs with active music-making

Additional support is available through multiple organizations:

• MusiCares: Offering $1,500 in financial relief, $500 grocery cards, and instrument replacement assistance
• Will Rogers Motion Picture Pioneers Foundation: Providing emergency funds for theatrical distribution community members
• Dramatists Guild Foundation: Offering grants for composers, lyrists, and playwrights
• Motion Picture and Television Fund: Supporting entertainment community members with financial aid and social services
• NAMM Foundation: Established an LA Wildfire Relief fund with $50,000 initial contribution

The Los Angeles wildfires have displaced over 150,000 people, prompting these organizations to provide essential resources for affected individuals in the music and entertainment industries.

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