Abundant Silence is the publishing imprint of the Festival for Creative Pianists, a nonprofit new music and arts education organization that supports the work of 20th Century musical artists.

We are pleased to offer a 50% discount to MusicLink teachers and students for any of the products on our website. Please browse our online store at https://www.abundantsilence.store.

Alfred Publishing Company MusicLink teachers may request up to request up to six free copies of Alfred's Basic Piano Library or Alfred's Premier Piano Course or Music for Little Mozarts series for their MusicLink scholarship students only.

The MusicLink Foundation has been a partner to America's Promise - the Alliance for Youth since 1989.

Allegro Piano Movers supports MusicLink in all 6 New England states providing discount piano moving, donated pianos to MusicLink students as needed and storage of pianos awaiting delivery to ML students.

The Back to Bach Project partners with various schools and organizations through a mentorship program to provide practice help for students who are in need. Back to Bach mentors help students practice orchestral and chamber music as well as private lesson material. All MusicLink students are eligible for this free mentorship program!

Bose Corporation offers special educational pricing to MusicLink teachers on Bose hi-fi products.

Carol Matz offers unlimited levels of her “Interactive Piano Method” to all MusicLink students, as long as you teach them! You also received 15% off all your purchases.

Casio offers discounted keyboards to MusicLink students.

The Catalogue for Philanthropy has chosen the MusicLink Foundation as a featured charity for 2010-11. Charities were selected for excellence, innovation, and cost-effectiveness--and for what they can teach us about the extraordinary ways that philanthropy works. Click HERE for more information.

Diamond Piano is offering PDF files of its entire 5-book, 37-chapter method and its complete online support for free use by MusicLink teachers with their scholarship students. The entire method is supported by an online practice support portal (see description in the software/ internet section). Diamond Piano Free Practice Support Portal is an online school for use by all interested MusicLink instructors. This "MusicLink Academy" at DiamondPiano.com provides students with 1,000 short videos that support every theory concept and song introduced in the Diamond Piano Method's 37 chapters. Email Gerry Diamond - gerry@diamondpiano.com to set up a free account in Diamond Piano's online MusicLink Academy and train you on using all of its resources.

The Dimick Foundation has supported the MusicLink Foundation with ongoing grants "to assist in the wonderful work the foundation is doing."

Duet Partner is the new version of Music Teacher’s Helper which has been helping thousands take the frustration out of managing an independent music teaching studio since 2004. Handling everything from billing and lesson schedules, to automatic reminders and tax reports, you'll wonder how you ever got by without it! Experience the joy and confidence of a professionally run studio that allows you to connect better with students and parents and spend more time teaching. 25% off after a 30-day free trial.

Free Rotary Woodwind Fingering Charts/Training Aids -- The dxdt Rotary Woodwind/Brasswind Fingering charts contain an easy to read and comprehensive fingering chart in a compact rotary format. The durable plastic product is imprinted with a large circle of fifths for reference and also can be used to perform key transposition. DXDT music products is currently liquidating their inventory of rotary woodwind/brasswind fingering charts. MusicLink teachers associated with a qualified 501(c3) nonprofit may request any number of products in lots of 100.

Earth, Wind & Fire promotes the MusicLink Foundation at their concert venues and provides autographed guitars for auction.

Eastman Strings, a leading manufacturer of string instruments and bows from fractional sizes to professional quality assists in providing instruments to MusicLink students through donation and discounts.

Eastman Winds assists in providing guitars, wind, and brass instruments to MusicLink students through donation and discounts.

Elizabeth Borowsky's 100 Solos for Piano Prodigies: Explore a wealth of music that has been lauded as "musical gummy vitamins." All pieces in this collection were written in styles that appeal to young players (great for teens!) while developing essential technical and artistic skills. MusicLink teachers receive 3 free pieces, and 50% off orders. A growing list of string pieces is also available.

The Emahoy Tsege Mariam Music Foundation is a MusicLink camp sponsor and will be providing fund-raising events for our MusicLink students.

Epstein & Company in Boston, MA is an international booking agency representing Grammy Award winning artists. They have committed to support the MusicLink Foundation with an annual donation.

Faber Piano Adventures offers NEW MusicLink students a complimentary Piano Adventures Lesson & Theory book at the appropriate levels. This is a one-time offer for each new student. Additional Piano Adventures books for new or continuing MusicLink students can be purchased at a 50% discount.

City of Fairfax Commission on the Arts has provided ongoing grants to support the Northern Virginia MusicLink program.

The FJH Music Company offers MusicLink teachers two complimentary books: In Recital Through the Year Volume 1, Book 2 and Sight Reading & Rhythm Everyday Book 1A. We are also offering a 50% discount for MusicLink students on Succeeding at the Piano, A Method for Everyone.

Forrest Kinney Publications offers discounts on music and materials for MusicLink students and their teachers.

GIA Publications is pleased to offer a 40% discount to MusicLink teachers for any of the Music Moves for Piano  method books. Order online at https://www.giamusic.com 

Gibson Guitars has donated electric guitars for use by MusicLink students and also for auction fundraising events.

Hal Leonard Corporation. New MusicLink students receive an introductory packet of their Student Piano Library series and an ongoing 50% discount for MusicLink students for Student Piano Library music.

Herb Block Foundation has provided a grant of $2,500 to the MusicLink Foundation. The foundation recognizes educational programs that share their mission to provide educational opportunities to deserving students in need.

Hungry for Music provides instruments for MusicLink students and assists with fundraising events.

Ingrid Hanson-Popp: is offering a $20 discount to MusicLink teachers on the purchase of "A Step Up." (upon availability).  This innovative new product is an adjustable booster set for feet and seat, to help your MusicLink students sit up tall with wrists up resulting in better technique.

Instrumental Angels is a 501c3 founded by two teens in the Boston area. They upcycle used musical instruments and accessories to children in need and U.S. military veterans. Instruments are donated to Instrumental Angels, then sanitized, assessed, repaired and then available for pick up for students or programs. The instruments available vary based on donations and repair status

The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation has provided grants totaling over $275,000 to strengthen the organization professionally, and recognize its function in seeking talented students in need and providing them with long-term musical development. MusicLink served as a pipeline organization to seek talented students for the Jack Kent Cooke Young Artist Scholarship and Cooke Young Scholars Award.

The JKM Music Group The JKM Music Group, which includes Jordan Kitts Music stores in Virginia and Maryland and Steinway Piano Galleries stores in Alpharetta and Atlanta, Georgia. Jordan Kitt's plans to promote the MusicLink Foundation through MusicLink piano sales combined with student performances as well as providing pianos and digital pianos for MusicLink students near the location of their stores.

Kapok Press LLC offers a 50% discount on their I Can Do It pre-notation piano books for MusicLink beginner and special needs student.

Keys to Imagination offers a 10% discount on Whirligig Games, Music Theory App Map, Are We There Yet? and A Musical Journey Around the Globe.

The Neil A. Kjos Music Company offers MusicLink teachers a 40% discount on any piano books available at kjos.com.

Manduca Music Publications offers complimentary music from the Manduca catalog for MusicLink students. To view the catalog please go to www.manducamusic.com.

The MusicLink Foundation receives nominations from members of NAfME across the country for the MusicLink program. MusicLink is linked with schools throughout the country thanks to MENC teachers.

MusicBag Press: offers two complimentary Just the Facts Music Theory Workbooks for MusicLink students. Check the website to see the levels.

Musical Gifts and Treasures: We will do 20% off on our website www.MusicalGiftsandTreasures.com.  Company name is Costume Holiday House. This is good forever as long as teachers are members of MusicLink!  

LeAnn Halvorson of Music Perceptions offers discounts on Music Study Sheets and other Music Perceptions products for MusicLink students.

Music for Young Children is providing an ongoing annual contribution of $500 to the MusicLink Foundation and promotes the program to its many MYC teachers.

MusicLearningCommunity.com offers a 25% discount off the teacher/studio membership which gives teachers and students access to this interactive website that includes over 350 levels of learning games for students in levels Primary through 5. These colorful, animated learning games address essential theory and ear training skills. Through the teacher's membership, students can play from the studio computer lab and from their homes or any computer that connects to the Internet.

Natalie Weber of Music Matters Blog online store offers a 50% discount for MusicLink teachers and students on their purchase of Practice Incentive Themes, Summer Piano Camp Programs for private and group lessons, music games and piano sheet music.

MusicTime Inc. respectfully extends a 25% discount off retail on all printed music, teacher aids, and musical gift items to MusicLink Foundation teachers and students.

The MusicLink Foundation enjoys ongoing collaboration with the MTNA state and local affiliates, who support the program through volunteer teaching, waived fees for student activities, and general support. MTNA provided a $500 grant to develop a promotional DVD and CD.

Musikgarten provides family materials to MusicLink students that are receiving early childhood instruction in Musikgarten classes taught by a MusicLink teacher.

The National Federation of Music Clubs donated $7,500.00 from its Fund for the Advancement of Musical Arts to the MusicLink Foundation to initiate a "grass roots fund" to assist local MusicLink programs in providing instruments, music, and materials for youth in the MusicLink program.

The Philip L. Graham Fund has provided the MusicLink Foundation with a $10,000 grant to support the DC Metropolitan area MusicLink program.

Piano Safari offers a 40% discount off their products.

Piano Lab in Plymouth, MN partners with MusicLink to offer ongoing, accessible piano lessons for children ages 6-14. We provide a 50% ongoing tuition scholarship for qualifying students. Schedule a free introductory lesson: https://www.pianolabmn.com/

Piano Marvel is a professional teaching and assessment software that uses interactive technology to increase learning by more than 400% and make learning piano an exciting adventure. You will need a midi keyboard or a digital piano connected to a computer.MusicLink teachers receive a FREE 30 day trial plus a 20% discount.In addition, Piano Marvel is offering full lesson software scholarships to MusicLink students.

Piano Village Foundation offers online Piano Lessons and Music Theory training at a discounted price to MusicLink students and their teachers. The founder and creator, Felicia Feng Zhang, a nationally certified music teacher and American College Musician, will also be offering a discount for MusicLink teachers on teacher training for her remarkable approved 5Core/3EFM method.

Read & Play Music is an online beginning music course offering 4 e-books for students and teachers, supplemented by videos on key points. We are pleased to offer a 50% discount to MusicLink teachers and students for any of the products on our website. Please browse our website at Readandplaymusic.org

Romeo Music offers special discounts for MusicLink teachers (10% - 50%) on a wide selection of electronic equipment, keyboards, and software.

Schmitt Music Co. supports the MusicLink program through music discounts and assistance in providing instruments to the program. Schmitt stores are in Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wisconsin, and Nebraska.

Shar Products Co. (SHAR)  Serving the stringed instrument community since 1962, SHAR offers a full selection violins, violas, cellos, basses and their accessories for all levels of players. We also carry more than 9,000 sheet music titles. We pride ourselves in providing exceptional quality, value and service.   

Sheet Music Digital offers five free prints from their library of over 28,000 scorch files. The site includes over 2000 public domain selections for all members to print for free and we have the largest library of legally, licensed digital sheet music with over 120,000 selections available in the Scorch and Solero format.

Free Membership - Sheet Music Digital offers a free Lifetime Emerald membership and one free print from our licensed library for each teacher that registers. This offer includes unlimited downloads of any of our 11,000 files from our public domain library.

Simply (formerly JoyTunes) offers discounted or free use of this app for MusicLink teachers and students. You can email them at scholarships@hellosimply.com to set up a discount directly through them. Used by millions of players and thousands of teachers across the globe, Simply works with music educators to motivate practice and dramatically improve players' music skills in a fun, interactive way. The Simply patented MusicSense^TM technology, enables players to use real instruments in conjunction with their tablet or computer with no wires needed for a seamless experience.

Sprenger Lang Foundation provided a contribution of $5,000 to the MusicLink Foundation for support of their MusicLink/Atlas program located in Washington, DC.

Stafford Music Studio's Mini Musicians Pre-Piano Program is a carefully sequenced early piano and music foundations program for children ages 3½–5 that builds a strong musical foundation before private piano lessons begin. Through joyful, hands-on activities, students develop rhythm, listening, singing, movement, keyboard awareness, and early piano technique while growing in confidence and a genuine love of music. The program blends the child-centered philosophies of Suzuki and Montessori education in a nurturing, small-group environment. You can learn more about the program here: https://www.staffordmusicstudio.com/programs/mini-musicians-pre-piano-program

Steinway & Sons supports dealer efforts in forming partnerships with the MusicLink Foundation to help provide instruments, scholarship lessons, performance opportunities, and other support for local programs.

The MusicLink Foundation is part of NAMM's Support Music Coalition.

The Suzuki Association of the Americas (SAA) offers the booklet "Tips for Parents" to any new Suzuki student enrolled in the MusicLink program. SAA teachers volunteering through MusicLink will receive special recognition by the SAA.

Sweetwater has supported our MusicLink students with donations of equipment.

Thoven is an all-in-one platform built to help music teachers manage and grow their studios. Teachers can get discovered through the Thoven marketplace, manage students, scheduling, and payments, assign and track homework, and share session notes with families. MusicLink teachers receive free access to Thoven plus a $50 bonus for each MusicLink student enrolled through the platform.

Travelers Foundation provided a grant for $6,500 for instruments and materials for an after-school keyboard MusicLink project linking Walker West Music Academy with Maxfield Elementary School in St. Paul.

TuneKey is an all-encompassing music education app that helps teachers manage their studio assisting tasks such as scheduling/rescheduling, sharing lesson notes and materials, and creating an overall great student and teacher experience! We are pleased to offer a 50% discount to MusicLink teachers to use our TuneKey PRO version. Please browse our website at www.tunekey.app and contact us at support@tunekey.app for your own unique code for the discount.

Tunelark is a website (tunelark.com) offering free educational games for musicians of all levels. We offer MusicLink teachers a 50% discount on subscriptions to our classroom/studio product where you can assign educational games to your students. Each game is designed to target a specific music skill (like treble clef note identification, interval ear training, or rhythmic sight reading).

Ultimate Music Theory Ltd. brings music theory education to students, teachers, and schools, by blending the pleasure of learning with sound instruction and raising the awareness and understanding of the role that music plays in overall education and quality of life worldwide. Ultimate Music Theory is proud to provide a 30% discount off the Ultimate Music Theory Teachers Year Long Membership which provides teachers with music theory courses, training, coaching calls, lesson plans, games, worksheets and more!

The Verdine White Foundation, created by the bass guitarist of Earth, Wind & Fire and his wife, Mashelle is working closely to support the MusicLink Foundation mission to bring ongoing musical training to underprivileged youth across the country.

“Violin Judy" Mrs. Judy Naillon, is a symphony violinist, content creator for Alfred's music publishers, manages a wedding music business and is passionate music educator to over 100 private learners (violin and piano) weekly.  When she isn't teaching she creates resources for music teachers for sale in her Teachers Pay Teachers Store, method books for Violin and Piano, and a series of composer biographies that celebrate the true diversity of music history. Titles include Amy Beach, Tchaikovsky, Mozart, Brahms, Chevalier de St. Georges, Beethoven, Bach, Florence Price and more!  Music Link teachers may request 3 free products per year from her Teachers Pay Teacher Store and may purchase composer or method/supplemental books for Musiclink students at a 40% discount.

Email violinjudy@gmail.com with MUSIC LINK TEACHER in your title.  

The Metropolitan DC MusicLink urban program has received a grant for $35,000 from the Webber Family Foundation to support efforts to expand the program to more inner-city sites and continue suburban growth. The inner-city program has reached over 100 students thus-far with plans to double enrollment next year by adding several partnerships with charter schools and youth mentorship organizations. We thank Jessica D'Arcy and Marisol Foster for sharing their interest in our mission.

Willis Music Company offers MusicLink teachers a 40% discount for any Willis publication for their MusicLink students.

The Yamaha Corporation is partnering with MusicLink in fund raising efforts through their Clavinova festivals. Yamaha also has supplied portable keyboards for use by a number of MusicLink programs.

The Louise P. Zanar Fund of the Community Foundation for the National Capital Regions provides ongoing funding for the DC. Metropolitan area MusicLink program, including its "Shining Stars" program that provides private lessons for underprivileged children.