Little Kids Rock is a nationally recognized nonprofit organization based in Montclair, New Jersey. Founded in 2001 by a former elementary school teacher, Little Kids Rock inspires children to express themselves through music, building the creativity, confidence, and self-esteem that are critical to success in school and beyond. They accomplish this by:

• Pioneering innovative teaching methods that are rooted in children's knowledge of popular music forms such as rock, rap, blues, and hip-hop

• Preparing public school teachers from low-income school districts to offer classes utilizing their methods and materials

• Providing free musical instruments and trained school teachers to children, especially those who would not otherwise receive music education in their school settings

At present, Little Kids Rock works with over 600 teachers in 10 states and serves over 42,000 low-income children. With an operating budget of $1.1 M and a staff of 7, Little Kids Rock is poised and ready for substantial growth over the next 3-5 years.