Music Education for Underserved Communities
Our award-winning non-profit organization provides a research-based curriculum and instruction that leverages music education and attachment-stimulating neuroplasticity in children from birth through first grade, including minority and disabled students through age 18. We provide our research-based curriculum and instruction staff free to schools in South Florida that lack access to formal music education for students. Our classes, teachers, and tools stimulate cognitive and socioemotional development, ensuring that children in all parts of our community have the opportunity to thrive and succeed by experiencing the transformative joy of music.
Music creates connections
Unlock a Child's Potential with Music FUNdamentals!
Why music matters
Friends of South Florida Music (FSFM), a non-profit foundation, recognizes the critical need for art and music education, especially for young children. In many public schools, music education by a specialist doesn’t begin until 2nd grade, which is why FSFM developed the Music FUNdamentals program.
Music FUNdamentals is a basic music education class designed for early elementary children, particularly in schools without music programs, often in disadvantaged areas of South Florida. Your support will help FSFM sustain and expand this program, ensuring that more underserved children have access to this essential part of their education. Dr. Joy, the Executive Director, brings over thirty years of experience as a music educator.
Words from our Executive
Our Executive Director, Dr. Joy Galliford, was recently named the 2021 Non-Profit Honoree for Women’s Chamber of Commerce of Miami-Dade.
She explains the mission of our foundation in her acceptance speech at the 22nd Annual Thelma Gibson Awards Gala. Enjoy!
Get involved
Join us in making a difference—your involvement can bring the joy of music to children in underserved communities.
Unlock a Child’s Potential
The result of an early childhood music education is to develop a life-long love of learning & more meaningful connections with the world
DonateBecome a Volunteer
Join us by volunteering to offer vital help to our children and parents in addition to providing you with a sense of fulfillment and joy
Become an Advocate
Become a voice for access to high-quality early childhood music education for underserved and low income children in South Florida
Unlock a child’s potential by giving the gift of music with a $30 monthly donation
Your monthly sponsorship of $30 will provide one child with 20 weeks of Music FUNdamentals classes and the necessary instruments to unlock a deserving child's fullest potential
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