Our Mission

Economically disadvantaged and potentially at-risk individuals would greatly benefit from a music program that encompasses artist development to enhance their lives. Along with positive reinforcements, it will give them the experience of the power of music healing one heart at a time.

Our Partnerships

Heartstrings is partnered with The Mya Lin Terry Foundation, Oakhurst, NJ. We will be offering individual scholarships to the victims or siblings of children who have dealt with cancer.

Heartstrings is partnered with Little Rockers, Shrewsbury, NJ. We will be offering a music program for underprivileged children ages 1-4.

Heartstrings, through Christopher Tomaino and Count Basie Center for the Arts, will be offering a drum circle at Luther Memorial Church, Tinton Falls, NJ. This program is being offered for children with special needs.

We are offering one day a week at our partner, New Hope Integrated Behavioral Health, in Marlboro, NJ. There are usually up to 30 adolescents who receive instruction. New Hope is a residential program for addicted adolescents. The program is extremely successful.

Heartstrings is presently bringing our music program to the Highlands School District/Highlands Recreation Center. Heartstrings is providing after-school programs where students have the opportunity to engage in group lessons for singing, instruments, and songwriting.

Current Scholarships

Current Scholarships •

We are currently offering 8 individual Scholarships to economically disadvantaged and at-risk individuals.