The D’Addario Foundation is very pleased to announce that it will be offering a full scholarship covering all expenses for one guitar student to attend the Crown of the Continent Guitar Festival at the end of this summer — a week of guitar heaven!
Ideally they are looking for a student that would not be able to afford this opportunity otherwise and who would greatly benefit from this experience.
The weeklong event includes 6 days of workshops in blues, rock. jazz, classical, acoustic, singer-songwriter, bass & beginner, workshops in jamming and nightly concerts.
This is an intimate setting that provides a unique opportunity for camaraderie and interaction among all participants, faculty and artists in residence.
Student Applicant Profile considered for a D’Addario Scholarship:
Between 16 – 25 years old
Highly accomplished guitarist, committed to pursuing the guitar as a career
Open to all genres of music
Well rounded, collaborative, positive and upbeat individual who has a proven strong work ethic
Can positively represent the D’Addario Foundation
Candidate must be comfortable being photographed and filmed.
Open to U.S. Residents only.
What They Need From Applicants: • Name, age, address, email, phone, website, social sites or other relevant information. • A detailed description explaining why someone is a good candidate, what their level of need is, where they are in their practice and studies that makes the timing of this good. • A short video or photo of the student, if possible.
Please submit information to the D’Addario Foundation at foundation@daddario.com as soon as possible. They will make a final decision by the end of February 2015.
Acoustic Nation is written by Laura B. Whitmore, a music industry marketing veteran, music journalist and editor, who has contributed to Parade.com, Guitar World, and others. She has interviewed hundreds of musicians and hosts the She Rocks Podcast. As the founder of the Women’s International Music Network, she advocates for women in the music industry and produces the annual She Rocks Awards. She is the Senior Vice President of Marketing for Positive Grid, making the world safe for guitar exploration everywhere! A guitarist and singer/songwriter, Laura is currently co-writing an album of pop songs that empower and energize girls.
