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That's why we work to break down the barriers they face when accessing music education.</p><p data-block-key="keahm">Music education has a ripple effect. Youth are not only exposed to the unending joys and vast richness of music; they experience the benefits across all areas of their lives. Confidence. Emotional and mental wellbeing. Identity. Connection and communication.</p><p data-block-key="0q029">The reality is that music education is suffering across Canada. Music programs are often the first to get cut from budgets, and are considered an afterthought rather than an essential component of every young person's education.</p> </div> </div> <div class="block-spacer"><div class=" py-3 "></div> </div> <div class="block-stat"><div class="container"> <h3>The State of Music Education in Canada</h3> <div class="row justify-content-center"> <div class="col col-6 col-md-3 col-xl-2 my-auto"> <div class="stat-card py-2"> <p>57%</p> <label>of recipient schools have an annual budget of $500 or less</label> </div> </div> <div class="col col-6 col-md-3 col-xl-2 my-auto"> <div class="stat-card py-2"> <p>1 in 5</p> <label>APPLICATIONS WE WERE ABLE TO FUND THROUGH THE BAND AID PROGRAM IN 2023</label> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="block-spacer"><div class=" py-3 "></div> </div> <div class="block-text"> <div class="container container-small container-small-force text-left py-2"> <p data-block-key="elliu">The barriers do not stop at a lack of funding or an ageing instrument inventory. Existing music programs are often outdated or do not reflect the needs of a student population. Curricula and resources can be culturally insufficient and may not engage or excite students. The unique geographic features of Canada often make it difficult to access instruments, repairs, or professional development for music educators.</p><p data-block-key="qiw8d">MusiCounts seeks to break down these barriers through four pillars of action. MusiCounts:</p> </div> </div> <div class="block-heading"><div class="container container-small container-small-force text-left"> <h3 class="py-1 mb-0"><em>INVESTS</em></h3> </div> </div> <div class="block-text"> <div class="container container-small container-small-force text-left py-2"> <p data-block-key="bmz3j">In music education and the foundation of the music industry through the <a href="/en/programs/grants/musicounts-school-music-funding-programs/">MusiCounts School Music Funding Programs</a> and the <a href="https://musicounts.ca/en/programs/grants/siriusxm-soundwaves-musicounts-community-fund/">SiriusXM Soundwaves MusiCounts Community Fund</a>, which grant funds to schools and community groups to build or sustain music programs for youth in need.</p> </div> </div> <div class="block-heading"><div class="container container-small container-small-force text-left"> <h3 class="py-1 mb-0"><em>EDUCATES</em></h3> </div> </div> <div class="block-text"> <div class="container container-small container-small-force text-left py-2"> <p data-block-key="emjr0">Through <a href="/en/programs/resources/">MusiCounts Learn</a>, a program that creates innovative learning resources for teachers and students, and facilitates important national dialogue about music education.</p> </div> </div> <div class="block-heading"><div class="container container-small container-small-force text-left"> <h3 class="py-1 mb-0"><em>EMPOWERS</em></h3> </div> </div> <div class="block-text"> <div class="container container-small container-small-force text-left py-2"> <p data-block-key="nzxd0">The next generation of music industry performers and professionals through the <a href="/en/programs/scholarships/musicounts-accelerate-scholarship/">Accelerate</a> and <a href="/en/programs/scholarships/musicounts-amplify-scholarship/">Amplify</a> scholarship programs and mentorship experiences.</p> </div> </div> <div class="block-heading"><div class="container container-small container-small-force 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