Blog Post
With a rich heritage in music and audio technologies, no one understands the transformative power of music and music education better than our teams at HARMAN. Through our global purpose initiative, HARMAN Inspired, we’re helping expand access to music education and inspiring the next generation of creators. Together with our partners at Music Will, we are working to bring music education to students of all ages across the United States, ensuring that young musicians have the tools and resources they need to follow their dreams.
In recognition of Music in Our Schools Month, HARMAN and Music Will joined forces with Grammy Award-winning artist Wyclef Jean to support the music program at Theater Arts Production Company School (TAPCo) in the Bronx, NY.
The day at TAPCo started with an inspiring student performance, showcasing the immense talent and dedication of the school’s young musicians. Following the performance, students had the rare opportunity to participate in a Q&A session with Wyclef Jean, whose insights and personal stories captivated and motivated the audience.
As a symbol of inspiration and encouragement, Wyclef presented TAPCo music teachers with a signed guitar – just one of nearly 90 instruments donated to the school. HARMAN also contributed 30 pairs of our branded headphones and a JBL Pro speaker, further equipping students with tools to continues exploring their musical potential.
"Witnessing the incredible impact of Wyclef Jean, Music Will, and HARMAN at TAPco was truly inspiring. Seeing the joy and excitement on the students' faces as they received new instruments and engaged in music education reminded me of the transformative power of music. This event reinforced our commitment to supporting music education and empowering the next generation through the universal language of music." -Kijana Signes, Marketing Specialist at HARMAN.
The event’s true impact extended far beyond tangible donations as Wyclef took the time to personally connect with each student, offering words of encouragement, sharing advice, and even joining the dance majors in an impromptu cartwheel. His infectious energy and genuine passion for music was an inspiring influence on everyone in attendance.
Our longstanding partnership with Music Will is a testament to the power of collaboration in making music education more accessible and impactful. By working together, we are helping to equip teachers, inspire students, and strengthen music programs across the country. In 2024 alone, HARMAN has helped support Music Will as they trained 1,240 teachers, donated 3,375 instruments to schools nationwide, and helped over 3,800 teachers change the lives of nearly 802,000 students.
This special event underscored the profound impact that access to music education can have on students, teachers, and the broader community – and how music and music education can help encourage a love of learning, foster creativity, and build self-esteem. In partnership with Music Will, we remain committed to providing the resources that students, teachers, and schools need to help spread the joy of making music. Together, we can help the next generation of leaders realize their potential through the power of music and technology.
