Frederick, MD (May 13, 2019) – Music & Arts, the nation’s largest music lessons provider, is proud to participate in Make Music Day on Friday, June 21, 2019, with a complimentary Open Mic night at its locations across the U.S.* Musicians and fans alike can join in the fun and celebrate music from 6 – 8pm. Visitors will have the opportunity to perform as a soloist or band, or to watch local favorites. Find participating locations here.
Make Music Day is a free global celebration of music on June 21st. Founded in France in 1982, the holiday has spread throughout the world and is now celebrated in more than 120 countries. In the U.S., the presenting sponsor is the NAMM Foundation. 
Make Music Alliance president Aaron Friedman notes, “Make Music Day invites everyone – from professional musicians to people who have never picked up an instrument – to welcome the first day of summer with a free, joyous music celebration. As Make Music Day spreads around the country, companies like Music & Arts have played a key role, opening their doors on June 21 to anyone who wants a chance to realize their musical dreams.” For more information about Make Music day, visit www.MakeMusicDay.org.
Music & Arts will continue the celebration all weekend long with a special Open House event*. Students, parents, and educators are invited to attend for complimentary guitar lessons, a free guitar offer and to explore the various musical instrument lesson options offered in their studios. 
Special on-site programs and opportunities include:
All weekend long: visitors can meet Music & Arts’ university-trained, background-checked instructors. Those who enroll in a month of musical instrument lessons will receive their choice of a free Fender Squier electric guitar (select models); a free Laurel Canyon full-size or ¾ size acoustic guitar, or ukulele (select models); or $150 off select Casio digital pianos while supplies last.**
Saturday, June 22 at 11 am and 1 pm: Complimentary beginner guitar classes will guide new players through the first steps of learning guitar, as taught by a professional instructor. No guitar? No problem! Borrow one at no charge for the class.
Music & Arts marketing director Renier Fee enthuses, “We’re excited to participate in Make Music Day to share and support music-making nationwide. We’ll be extending the celebration all weekend long in order to encourage new musicians to begin a lifelong relationship with music.”
Music & Arts teaches over 1.5 million lessons per year, with customized lessons for a variety of musical instruments to fit all levels, ages, and genres of music.
*The events will take place at all Music & Arts locations that offer lessons. To find a convenient location or to RSVP for free online, visit www.MusicArts.com/OpenHouse.
**Some restrictions apply. See individual store associates and website for details.