The IHOBF Make An Impression program supports youth participation in the arts by providing resources for music and art programs for under served youth populations in IHOBF locations. By securing donations of musical instruments and arts supplies from corporate sponsors, the program creates hands-on opportunities for students to learn to play a musical instrument or create artwork. Make An Impression brings professional musicians and artists to program settings to interact with students and encourage interest in the arts.

The Make An Impression Program encourages participants to "make an impression" by expressing themselves in positive ways through the arts.


The Make An Impression Guitar Program (MAIGP) is a national IHOBF program sponsored by Washburn International, a leading guitar manufacturer. MAIGP offers students opportunities to learn about music and develop guitar-playing skills. A primary objective of the program is to reach students who would not otherwise have the opportunity to learn to play musical instruments due to limited funding for the arts.

To download the Make An Impression Guitar Curriculum in pdf format, please click here.


The Make An Impression Drum Program (MAIDP) is a national IHOBF program sponsored by Drum Workshop, Inc., Pro Mark Corp. and Sabian Cymbals. MAIDP offers students opportunities to develop drumming and percussion skills.


The Make An Impression Drum Circle Program (MAIDCP) is an IHOBF-Los Angeles program sponsored by Remo, Inc. MAIDCP provides students with exposure to drumming, music and music-making activities through an engaging, community-building group experience. Learning activities are built around themes related to unity and creativity.


Make An Impression Art Projects offer students opportunities to work with local artists in community settings. Students participate in the design of projects as well as the creation of the artwork.

For more information about local Make An Impressions programs please contact an IHOBF location near you.

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NATIONAL SPONSORS
House of Blues
Entertainment, Inc.		 Foundation Room Live Nation
Drum Workshop, Inc. Pro-Mark
Corporation		 Sabian Cymbals