Wasserman Music & Save The Music Foundation Form Five-Year Partnership
Wasserman artist Niko Rubio coaches students during a Melody Making Workshop. Photo: Eric Strong
Wasserman Music has entered a five-year partnership with Save The Music Foundation, committing to fund J Dilla Music Tech Grants in six high schools across L.A. and New York.
Through the new partnership, Wasserman Music and Save The Music will ensure that students not only have access to high-quality music education, but also the chance to connect with artists and industry leaders who can inspire and support their creative journeys. In the partnership’s first year, Wasserman Music will support one high school in Los Angeles and one in New York, with future years alternating between the two cities. Each launch will include special events featuring Wasserman staff and clients, including songwriting workshops, live student performances, executive-led panels, and student-produced podcast interviews.
“We are grateful to Wasserman Music for investing in the future of young creators,” says Henry Donahue, Executive Director of Save The Music. “Together, we’re not only equipping students with the tools to make music, but also opening doors to mentorship, career pathways, and the inspiration that comes from connecting with working artists and industry leaders.”
“Music has shaped our lives, and we believe every young person deserves the same chance to experience that impact,” Wasserman Music President Lee Anderson says. “With Save The Music, we can help ensure kids in our communities have access to the tools, education, and opportunities that spark a lifelong passion.”
The first launch took place on Oct. 8 in Los Angeles, with Wasserman Music client Niko Rubio joining and several Wasserman Music employees participating in a career panel. Students prepared questions for the panel discussion and sought advice on how to break into the music industry. The event took place at Warren High School, where music technology was recently added as a CTE pathway elective thanks to the Save The Music J Dilla Music Technology grant and Wasserman support. The day continued with Save The Music’s partner, We Make Noise, who led two workshop sessions alongside Rubio. Students were tasked with creating melody motifs and beat overlays to Rubio’s tracks “Save Me” and “Baby.”
The next launch will take place in New York on Oct. 28.
