Harmony at the Heart of Beaver Island
TUNES Music Makers provides accessible, high-quality music education and creative opportunities to the Beaver Island community, with a special focus on improving the mental health and well-being of both young people and older adults. By fostering creativity, building confidence, and strengthening social connections across generations, we enrich lives while preserving the island’s unique musical heritage. Our mission is to ensure that every member of our community—regardless of age, background, or financial situation—can experience the transformative power of music as a tool for personal growth, emotional wellness, and cultural continuity.
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Tunes Music Makers
PO Box 46
Beaver Island, MI 49782
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The 2024 Geographic Enrichment Grant from the Charlevoix County Community Foundation made it possible for us to bring Ruby John to Beaver Island to work with our K–6 students during the winter and spring. Watching her connect with these kids has been nothing short of amazing.
Ruby brings so many gifts to our program, but her biggest one is her heart. She believes in what we’re doing here, and it shines through in every interaction—with patience, kindness, and an ability to make each child feel seen and supported.
Watching one of the class sessions yesterday, it was clear these students were learning so much more than how to hold a fiddle. They were learning rhythm, timing, how to listen and stay in sync with one another. They were learning confidence, focus, and teamwork.
We’re so grateful to CCCF for the grant funding, but it really just scratches the surface. There are many additional costs aside from just the lessons – travel, lodging, meals, strings, instruments, and repairs to name a few.
We want to give a huge thank you to Don & Amy Langford for their generous support in 2024. Their contributions helped make this K–6 fiddle program a reality. 👏
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Steve is just one of the many incredible musicians who offers us virtual lessons through MiMusic Studio Traverse City. We think he makes this beautiful instrument sound pretty good! 🎻
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