{"id":237480,"date":"2026-05-20T00:11:09","date_gmt":"2026-05-20T00:11:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/237480\/"},"modified":"2026-05-20T00:11:09","modified_gmt":"2026-05-20T00:11:09","slug":"a-special-day-with-miles-the-music-kid-in-the-bronx","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/237480\/","title":{"rendered":"A special day with Miles the Music Kid in The Bronx"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Guitar Center Music Foundation<\/a> recently released details of, “Rising producer and multi-instrumentalist Miles Bonham, known as Miles Music Kid, recently visited two elementary schools in the Bronx in partnership with non-profit Education Through Music<\/a>. During the visit, he donated 1,000 ukuleles and three DJ decks, provided by The Guitar Center Music Foundation<\/a>, to help expand access to music education for New York City students.”<\/p>\n

Watch a video of Miles\u2019 school visit HERE<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m so lucky that I have instruments around my house, and I could just play them whenever I want,” Bonham said in a statement. “But some people don\u2019t have that even though they love music just as much as I do. I\u2019m really happy knowing that we are giving these kids all of this musical gear so they can have something to go to whenever they feel like they want to express themselves through music.\u201d<\/p>\n

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\u201cMyles\u2019 visit demonstrated the incredible impact music can have when students are given the opportunity to engage with it firsthand,\u201d Myka Miller, Guitar Center Music Foundation Executive Director, told MC. \u201cWatching these students light up as they explored instruments, created sounds together, and experienced the creative process in real time was truly inspiring. At The Guitar Center Music Foundation, we believe every child deserves access to music education, and we are proud to support initiatives like this that help open doors for creativity, confidence, and self-expression.\u201d<\/p>\n

According to a press release, “During the visit, Miles spent time with students, as he performed a song on the guitar for them and produced a song using their voices and different sounds in the classroom. The donation of ukuleles and DJ equipment introduces foundational tools and gives students new ways to explore creativity and self-expression.”<\/p>\n

\u201cThis was an incredibly special day,\u201d said Bree Bowles, Senior Vice President, Republic Records: Kids & Family and 2026 Co-Chair of Education Through Music, supporting Education Through Music\u2019s \u201cMaking Minds Sing!\u201d 2026 Gala honoree Jim Roppo, Chairman and CEO, Republic Records. \u201cBeing in the classroom with Miles and seeing how students respond to music in real time is a powerful reminder of why this work matters. Education Through Music is committed to making sure every child has access to music as part of their education, and moments like this truly bring that mission to life.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cExperiences like this show just how powerful music education can be in a child\u2019s life,\u201d said Dr. Janice Weinman, CEO of Education Through Music. \u201cWhen students are given the opportunity to create, perform, and connect through music, it not only sparks joy but also builds confidence, collaboration, and a sense of belonging. We are incredibly grateful to Miles, Republic Records, and the Guitar Center Music Foundation for helping us expand access to these transformative experiences for our partner school students.\u201d<\/p>\n

For more information about The Guitar Center Music Foundation, please visit http:\/\/guitarcenterfoundation.org\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Photo Credit: Toby Tenenbaum<\/p>\n