“We don’t just teach the notes, we teach what is in between the notes.”
THE MISSION :
Electric Moon Foundation is a 501(c)3 organization based out of Los Angeles, Ca. ELECTRIC MOON Foundation is an innovative music education and youth development program, which serves diverse youth in marginalized neighborhoods in Los Angeles, California. We are passionate and dedicated to sharing the healing energy of Music & Art and to ensure that it reaches our most vulnerable youth. Our primary work consists of providing progressive and unique music and art programs, instruments, low-cost classes, mentoring, anti bullying programs, performances and trauma related therapies using the arts as a form of healing.
THE VISION :
Music & the Arts are a universal language we all can understand and benefit from. Here at Electric Moon Foundation we are passionate about ensuring that all receive the Gift of Music & the Arts. Our Music Programs are unique and innovative and our youth are taught to apply what they learn in music sessions instantly by forming and naming their own bands, creating their own bands logo and writing songs with the message of encouragement, diversity and empowerment. Now more than ever the benefits of Music & Art are needed, and now more than ever we see music programs being discontinued or underfunded. Music education can teach vital problem solving skills, creative thinking skills and how to collaborate with others useful in today's workplace and beyond.
HOW YOU CAN HELP :
We are always looking for volunteers to assist at events and fundraisers, volunteer during our music programs, social media assistance or to simply help spread the word. Your generous donation can help offset the cost of music lessons, the purchase of instruments and help with the cost of performances and music instructors for our EMF After School Music Programs.
THE BENEFITS OF MUSIC EDUCATION :
As public schools have increasingly focused on STEM curriculums, as well as the needed social science basics, the arts have become detrimentally underfunded. Without programs like Electric Moon Foundation, many of the youth in the neighborhoods we serve would not have access to music education and exposure to the arts. Research provides strong evidence for the positive impact that arts and culture programs can have on youth development, academic achievement, and overall well-being. For instance, a 2020 study published in the Journal of Adolescent Health found that participating in arts and culture programs can have a positive impact on the mental health and wellbeing of marginalized youth. The study found that youth who participated in arts and culture programs reported higher levels of resilience, self-esteem, and social support compared to those who did not participate. Furthermore, a 2019 study published in the Journal of Research on Adolescence found that youth who participate in arts and culture programs are more likely to report positive relationships with their peers, as well as a greater sense of belonging in their communities. Our programs mentor a youth population that is marginalized and often overlooked, and which is in critical need of guiding hands that improve individual psychological and social experiences, and fosters resilience. Our experienced, committed working musicians are in the perfect position to teach and guide program youth.
Top: The Sunday Night Revue, a monthly residency held at the Legendary Hotel Cafe, focuses on uplifting musicians and artists to create a sense of community here in Los Angeles.
Bottom: Brent backstage with The Killers before their Band of California Stadium show on August 27, 2022. Electric Moon Foundation was grateful and honored to work with The Killers through our friends at Charitybuzz for an online auction. Thank you to auction winner Mitchell Chedester and The Killers for all their support!
Backstage with The Killers
Left to right: Dave Keuning, David, Mitchell Chedester, Brandon Flowers, Brent A. Nuffer, Betsy Schamet, Ronnie Vannucci Jr.
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Nick Sword and Brent A. Nuffer, bandmates with Dustland Fairytale (a tribute to The Killers) and JETLEMONS, pose for a photo at Rock & Roll Pizza. Nick has been an influential part of the Electric Moon Foundation music programs as an instructor.
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Nick Sword and Brent A. Nuffer with students on the first day of Summer Camp 2023 at Alexandria House, Los Angeles.
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Student Karley and EMF Founder Brent on lyric day at camp. Students wrote songs filled with messages of encouragement, empowerment and diversity.
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This is Oz, the singer and upright Bass player of the band The Rocking Henry's at Rock & Roll Pizza in Simi Valley for EMF's first Annual Rock & Bowl. Check the event schedule to find details about the next Rock & Bowl Event!
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The amazing youth from the Electric Moon Foundation Summer Camp at Alexandria House for our Summer Concert for the community!
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EMF's first field trip to Rock & Roll Pizza. Students were treated to bowling, arcade and pizza and experienced what it's like to perform on a real stage. We thank Rock & Roll Pizza for all their love and support!
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This is Diego who played the leading role for our story of Ben-G and The Bumblebee for our Spring concert at Alexandria House.
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Brent A. Nuffer and Nick Sword huddle with students during the Summer Camp Concert. They shared words of encouragement before students took the stage, telling them to always be kind, work hard, do their best and have fun!
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Brent and students at Rock & Roll Pizza Simi Valley.
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This is Brent shown here with Marcus Mumford from Mumford & Sons and Monica Martin. From left to right: EMF board member Craig Adams, Monica Martin, Marcus Mumford, Brent A. Nuffer, Lianne Flynn
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Katie created this painting live during the performances at Hotel Cafe for the Annual Residency for Sunday Night Revue that benefit Electric Moon Foundation. From left to right: James Castillo, Kaity Morrisey and Brent A. Nuffer.
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The girls do it better! Summer Camp Alexandra House.
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Violins provided by 3D Printed Music for EMF students. These are wonderful starter violins and we are grateful for their support! www.3dmusic.org
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The amazing kids at Alexandria House wearing the tie dye shirts with the band logo's they designed!
BRENT A. NUFFER - Founder / Executive Director
Brent A. Nuffer is a prolific, award winning Musician/Artist and Founder of Electric Moon Foundation, native to Michigan and now living in Los Angeles, Ca. As a youth who struggled early on, Nuffer always found a refuge and outlet through music and the arts. He found that not only can music and art help one heal inside but it can also be a vehicle to create positive change in the world he saw around him. Nuffer has toured extensively and released several full length albums, as a solo artist and also with bands that he has been a part of throughout the years. Electric Moon Foundation was founded in early 2022 as an extension of his work in an effort to share the healing energy of music and art with some of our most vulnerable youth.
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We are always looking to meet new people passionate about Music & the Arts and finding ways to share it with others! If you are interested in helping out at our music programs, monthly events, social media, Marketing, promotions or graphic design contact us today! We'd love to hear from you! This is wonderful work that can be added to a resume or even used as High School and College credit.
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There are many ways you can help the Mission of the ELECTRIC MOON Foundation. We are currently offering EMF After School Music Programs to schools and organizations in need. Your generous donation can help offset the cost of our Music Programs, the purchase of instruments, art supplies, live performances with our Instructors and so much more! We are always looking for volunteers to help spread the word through social media, assist at events, and work with the bands and performers.
⚡ $25 can provide learning materials to get a student started on the path to Music.
⚡$100 can offset the cost of one music lesson.
⚡$250 can pay for one session in a classroom setting.
⚡$380 can scholarship one child for an entire month of on-line classes.
⚡$750 can provide studio time for a student to release their very first song.
⚡$900 can bring the ELECTRIC MOON Band to a school to help inspire the next generation of Musicians.
⚡$1,000 can put instruments in the hands of 3 young innovators.
⚡Any donation towards musical education for our students is humbly accepted and graciously appreciated.
Visit the donate link at the top of the page to make a contribution. EMF is a 501(c)3 tax exempt organization.
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We offer a wide variety of Music Programs from music lessons, afterschool programs, Summer camps, holiday programs, mentoring, performances & more!
Today in our Public Schools we see Music & Art Programs eliminated due to budget costs. Here at the Electric Moon Foundation we realize the importance of music education and the qualities it brings to improve social skills, performance at school, cognitive skills and learning to work as a team.
Contact us today if you are interested in bringing the Electric Moon Foundation Music Programs to your Organization or School! Private Music also available upon appointment.
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Become an EMF Sponsor to make a difference in these young peoples’ lives through the gift of music and art.
Your business name and logo will be featured on T shirt designs students will wear at concerts and camps and included in all promotional advertising, marketing and concert programs.
Contact us to learn more about business sponsorship opportunities!
EMF is a 501(c)3 tax exempt organization.
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