At our school we call M.A.P. Family Learning Center, we are finding that there is a need for funding in order to keep kids on track in their classes. Your contribution will help us bridge this funding gap, and keep kids’ studies moving, even when times get tough for parents.

Your contribution helps students learn, helps families in need, and also helps our business continue to serve the community.

What is MAP Family Learning Center?

MAP stands for Music, Art, and Programming, and we serve families in all three subjects. We offer high-quality instruction and we are also keen on finding new, fun ways to teach and learn. It is at MAP Family Learning Center where we offer our Music+Code classes utilizing Music Blocks software.

Our school could be described as a “conservatory with an R&D department for learning”.

What is the need?

Some families are able to afford the requested tuition for classes at market rate. However, others struggle to meet the price. Sometimes, families run into hardships that require they take a month or two off from classes. While this may save money, it is not ideal for that student’s education. We are starting this scholarship fund in order to help ensure that families who want to keep classes going can keep classes going uninterrupted.

Note: We meet you part of the way! The amounts given below already have a discount (30-50% off, depending on the program) from the market rate. This helps your contribution go just that much farther.

How do we know there is a need?

MAP instructors maintain contact with families directly–both current and former. Based on recent conversations with families, we are confident there is a need. Your contribution, if you choose to contribute, will be used to help these families in need.

Is my contribution tax-deductible?

You would need to ask an accountant. Our organization is not a 501(c)(3). If you would like to contribute instead to a 501(c)(3) for tax deduction purposes, please contact us. We are working with partners to create a scholarship network. That being said, there are so many reasons to give, regardless, and we ask for your support because we clearly see a need and contributions from people like you can help us serve the community. Thank you!

What if I cannot contribute financially?

Your contribution helps students learn, helps families in need, and also helps our business continue to serve the community. If you cannot contribute financially, please share. (Social media share links at top of this page). This helps us as well. Thank you!

Published by Devin Ulibarri

Devin Ulibarri is a versatile musician with a diverse portfolio. He has compositions published in Conceptions Southwest magazine, a range of teaching experience—from preschool to college-level—and has performed with artists such as Silk Road Ensemble with Yo-Yo Ma. Most recently, Devin teaches as faculty for the Preparatory and Continuing Education schools at New England Conservatory and is co-creator of Music Blocks, a software libre tool for exploring music's fundamental concepts. Music Blocks software is currently being considered for Japan's national coding curriculum in 2020. Music Blocks development for 2020 is being done in partnership with Gakken, a major Japanese publishing company with funding from Japan's Ministry of Economics Trade and Industry.