IMPORTANT NEWS… Due to the ongoing COVID surge and reinstated restrictions on venues and performance opportunities, MPTF has extended 100 percent, fully-funded, live stream performance grants through December 31, 2021. These performances are paid at local scale and may include rehearsal, doubles, applicable cartage, plus a streaming fee. Email the office at members@musicianshawaii.com if you […]
From the Suzuki method to the world stage, this classical-jazz violinist shows he’s all heart “Dr. Suzuki’s main idea was that if we put violins in the hands of young children instead of guns, maybe then we can have world peace.” Classical violinist Duane Padilla wouldn’t be where he is today without the discovery of a Japanese musician-turned-educator who […]
IMPORTANT NEWS: MPTF in Action Established in 1948 through a landmark collective bargaining agreement between the American Federation of Musicians and major recording companies, the Musicians’ Performance Trust Fund annually presents thousands of admission-free musical events to the community. Usually requiring a 50 percent matching contribution from a sponsor, during the pandemic, MPTF has funded, […]