MOTTO: The power of music can change lives. Let’s use it to help those in need by giving hope, health, and happiness through the healing art of music. Join together with us in our mission to make music therapy, music education, and community outreach more accessible to those in need!
MMMF is a registered 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization in the U.S. Charity EIN# 45-5216562
Special thank you to Pete Townshend and The Who for their donation of the usage of their song “Join Together” in our campaign video! Here is the face and inspiration behind the Foundation (circa 2012). He now is one of our own Movers and Shakers helping others in need!
BIG NEWS!!!! We are happy to announce that we will be paying tribute to the drumming legend KEITH MOON for our next annual benefit concert to celebrate his 80th! As many of you know, the inspiration behind the Foundation is the Director’s son Hudson, who has been drumming since he was given a drumkit on his first birthday. Despite all of Hudson’s challenges in life, playing drums has been his saving grace. Discovering Keith Moon was like finding his spirit animal. Keith has been a huge influence and inspiration. When we first started the Foundation in 2012, Hudson was too young to play our tribute to The Who (for helping us launch with a campaign video set to “Join Together”). Fast forward to him turning 18, he won the Keith Moon drumming challenge hosted by Drum Talk TV and is more than ready to take on drumming duties for the tribute! We now have the blessing and support of Keith’s daughter, Mandy Moon, who will be joining us, and we couldn’t be more honored! Keith’s grandson, Jack, designed the graphic art for the poster! And if that wasn’t enough, we have a once in a lifetime gathering of some of the greatest living drummers in the world joining us – Gregg Bissonette (Ringo’s All-Starrs), Stephen Perkins (Jane’s Addiction), and Michael Jerome (Slash/John Cale/Third Man) – who will all take part in filling Keith’s shoes on some of The Who’s greatest hits backed by Austin’s finest musicians. Also featured are some of our past movers and shakers alongside some of our sponsored artists and program recipients. Thanks to our sponsors: Keith Moon Estate , Zildjian , Vic Firth , PCSI , DrumTalk TV , Bob Gruen , Monterey Pop Fest Foundation , Tony Fletcher , KUTX 98.9 , Austin Chronicle , Strait Music , Red Leaf School of Music , Space Rehearsals,4Imprint , and Andrew Faucett! Get your tickets or become a sponsor here: TICKETS/SPONSORS
Huge thanks to The Who for the continued love and support! Click on photo to read.
Available now on CD! MMMF’s Live Mixtape, Vol. 1! Donate $25 to receive this collection of 19 select tunes from the audio vault of previous Austin benefit concerts from 2012-2024 to help support MMMF’s programs! (Click on the cover for the link to donate. Available for shipping in the USA only.)
MISSION STATEMENT: The Music Moves Mountains Foundation is a perpetual series of projects, programs, and services utilizing the scientifically proven powers of music to change and improve the quality of lives. The Foundation is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization that uses tax-deductible donations to facilitate its goal in making music therapy, music education, and community outreach more accessible to those in need. MMMF’s work is a vital resource that supports both the music community and our most vulnerable populations.
WE SERVE: Children, adults, and seniors suffering mental, emotional, or physical illnesses, developmental disabilities or disorders, depression or loss, trauma or stress, as well as underserved and at-risk communities and schools. We also offer opportunities to partner with musicians, music educators, music therapists, and other charitable organizations.
OUR PROGRAMS:
“All Abilities Rock” – Free, accessible community music experiences, support for adaptive music education/mentorship, inclusive sensory-friendly concerts for children and adults with disabilities or special needs, platforms to showcase artists with disabilities.
“Play It Forward” – A cooperative effort to offer donated musical instruments, music scholarships, and mentorship to low-income or at-risk individuals who commit, in return, to donate their time and talent to someone in need.
“Feeding The Soul” – A series of musical performances and outreach at memory care and nursing homes, VA centers, rehab centers, hospice care, homeless shelters, etc.
SERVICES: Financial aid to qualifying applicants for Music Therapy services by a Board-certified Music Therapist and/or referral to an MT.
REACH: Based in Central Oklahoma and Texas, the Foundation currently is regional, but hopes to maximize access and growth nationally with the support of patrons, sponsors, and giving-institutions. Priority will be given to underserved/special needs individuals and communities based on availability of funds. We provide the community a resource that educates, empowers, strengthens and supports its citizens in need while employing local musicians, music educators, and music therapists.
Need: In America, there is a lot of support in the Northeast and on the Westcoast for Music Therapy. There is a vast gap in services and programs everywhere in between. Texas in particular does not recognize Music Therapy for state board certification which is needed for regulation and for insurance companies to cover it. Oklahoma just passed legislation to recognize MT as a practice, yet is one of only seven states in the nation that does not require insurance companies to cover therapy services for Autism Spectrum Disorder, among other disorders and disabilities. So, for many seeking Music Therapy, it can be too costly. All the while, cuts in public funding for Arts programs and special needs’ services in schools, as well as mental health services keep increasing, while healthcare costs continue to go up. Even if some therapies are covered by insurance, many are considered alternative and can be hard to qualify for. We want to fill the gap affecting marginalized populations by making music more accessible for those in need, however it fits them.
Clinically Proven Results Include:
Recovery and development of speech, memory, and motor coordination for victims of stroke, brain injuries, amnesia, Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease
Relief and healing progression for life altering diseases and pain management
Improvement of communication, focus, regulation, social and behavioral skills for Autism Spectrum Disorder/ ADD/ADHD /Sensory Processing Disorder/ Down’s Syndrome/ developmental challenges
Restoration of purpose, hope, strength, connection, and discipline to those fighting physical or substance abuse, depression, PTSD, trauma, stress, grief, anxiety, bullying, or low self-esteem
Rhythmic balance for equilibrium, seizures, tremors, stutters, or ticks
