The Boredomfighters movement was started by a group of music producers, festival throwers, and educators who found themselves in the campgrounds of music festivals setting up immersive studio spaces called “The Instrument Garden”, making music purely out of the noises in the environment, building collaborations with total strangers.
One day our founders were invited to bring the studio to a school and everything changed…
The way kids lit up from having access to modern music making tools and knowledge about the music industry was enough to inspire the life into what is now a nonprofit shepherding the modern era of music making into communities and education systems nationwide.
Our Story
The Boredomfighters are a non-profit team increasing access to music making resources & musical experiences in underserved communities around the world.
Combining forces with creative industries and school districts to save music education and #helpkidsmakebeats!
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"In a world where culturally relevant music education and self-expression are crucial, the Boredomfighters work is invaluable."
- Mr. Pham-Khan, Crawford Elementary (Denver Public Schools)
Impact Stories
Boredomfighters Branch Locations
We are currently activating youth through 6 different Boredomfighters Branches across the country.
WHAT OTHERS HAVE TO SAY
We KNOW what we are doing is special, but don't just take our word for it, here is what our collaborators have to say:
BRAND PARTNERS
In the US alone, over 3.5 million youth lack access to music programs.
You can make a difference today.
Help Kids Make Beats.
EVERY DONATION COUNTS.
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Tyler
Manning
Executive Director
Blake Hondermann
Chief of Content
Tamarra
Thomas
Development Director
Gordie
Morton
Communications Director
Shayna
Gladstone
Booking Coordinator
Jordan
Dale
Gear Specialist
Erin
O'Brien
Event Committee Chair
Alexander Giguere, CPA
Financial Advisor
Louis
Piotti
Data Analyst
Whitney
Wasielewski
Social Media Coordinator
Evan
Ruby
Label Committee Chair
Jacob
Butler
Livestream Coordinator
Our Team
Global Team
“Growing up in government housing with a single mom on disability, the programs I longed for were always out of reach, the resources at home were limited.
As I grew older, without any creative outlets around us, I watched friends drift into dangerous patterns. Destruction and disconnection felt like the only option... but music changed that.
Making songs with my friends and being part of community events gave us something to live for, a glimpse into a different life. A life I wanted for myself and for everyone around me.
Because of this, I’ve dedicated my life to empowering kids like me to harness their creativity and build communities that allow them to see their purpose before the world decides it for them.”
- Tyler Manning
Founder / Executive Director
MEET THE FOUNDER
Our Values
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