Supporting Youth
Wellness & Development through Music

Supporting
Youth
Wellness &
Development
through
Music

The Dwayne P. Wiggins Foundation exists to

support and promote music education for Oakland youth
fund programs that provide mentorship, educational opportunities, and performance experiences
foster awareness of music as a tool for community connection, mental wellness, and personal and professional development

“I love working with artists that I’m inspired by. I really like when I can be a fan of an artist and do production, because it’s all about artists coming together and speaking, and seeing what magic they can create.”

- DWAYNE P. WIGGINS

OUR VISION

The Dwayne P. Wiggins Foundation envisions a world where music plays a vital role in development, creativity, and emotional well-being for all.

Throughout the course of his career, Dwayne would often share that his guitar saved him. He lost many peers along the way, and knew that music kept him focused and out of trouble. He dedicated time and energy to helping young people have something constructive to focus on, and we are continuing this work through the Foundation.

our Programs

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STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS

Our scholarship funds tuition to private music lessons, group music classes, and performance opportunities for Oakland youth.

EDUCATOR GRANTS

Educator grants are for independent instructors, local music schools, and public/charter schools serving Oakland youth. Our grants provide financial support for students to participate in group music programs and performance experiences.

COMMUNITY CONCERTS & EVENTS

We host and sponsor educational and community-based musical performances that serve and enrich communities across Oakland and beyond.

INSTRUMENT DONATIONS & PLACEMENTS

Through donated instruments and the purchase of new ones, the Foundation ensures young musicians in need have access to quality instruments they can learn and grow with.

Supporting YouthWellness & Development through Music