TUITION ASSISTANCE
Means for Dreams Foundation: Keeping Music Education Accessible
To help make that belief a reality, Steve and Kristy founded Means for Dreams Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to providing tuition assistance and scholarships for students who might not otherwise be able to afford lessons.
This creates a way for the community to contribute tax-deductible donations to support students who require financial aid, ensuring that economic barriers do not hinder musical aspirations. Support through grants and donations is crucial for sustaining and expanding these programs. Your contribution will help us continue to provide these valuable services to the community, fostering a love for music and supporting the next generation of musicians.
What Means for Dreams Foundation Does
Why This Matters
As one scholarship recipient put it:
“Taking music lessons genuinely improves my life in a way that nothing else can. Music gives me time each week to decompress, focus, and express feelings that words can’t capture. It sparks my curiosity and creativity.”
— Ethan
For families like Zoe’s, music lessons were even more:
“Raising a blind, autistic daughter with complex medical needs meant that many programs simply couldn’t accommodate her. But music education became her lifeline—offering not only creative expression but also a sense of connection and leadership as her skills grew. Means for Dreams, in partnership with Seattle Drum School, made this possible, even during times of financial hardship.”
How You Can Help
This is separate from our general donation portal, which supports Seattle Drum School of Music’s overall programs through our fiscal sponsorship with Allied Arts Foundation.
Both are deeply appreciated—but if you want your donation to help a student afford lessons directly, Means for Dreams is the most direct platform.
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Thank You
Together, we can keep that going—because every voice deserves to be heard, and every student deserves the chance to discover their musical potential.
