NAMM Foundation Supports Phoenix Rising Music Program

NAMM CEO and president Joe Lamond attended the Grand Opening of the new Phoenix House Rising Music Studio in Santa Ana, Calif., November 4, 2013.

The music studio, which was inspired and created by NAMM Music For Life Award recipient Kara DioGuardia, and with support from the NAMM Foundation, is part of Phoenix House, which serves teens recovering from substance abuse and mental health issues. In his remarks, Lamond noted that the opening of the studio underscores the importance of music in healing, health and wellness and that the new studio will help young people create, contribute, and move forward with their lives. 

From Left to Right: Bill Sanderson, Golden State Foods; John Moribito, Music Director, Phoenix House; Kara DioGuardi, Grammy-nominated songwriter, creator of Phoenix Rising Music Program;  Joe Lamond, president & CEO, NAMM;  Pouria Abbassi, senior VP, regional director, Phoenix House and Former NAMM chairman, Don Griffin.