Numerous global rock stars have become Coachella Valley residents, but one is taking his love for the desert a step further—by starting music-education programs for local elementary schools.
Matt Sorum, drummer extraordinaire most notable for his time in Guns N’ Roses, is the co-founder of Adopt the Arts, a nonprofit that provides music education to elementary schools. Since 2010, the organization has been aiding schools in the Los Angeles area, but beginning this semester, Adopt the Arts is coming to the Palm Springs Unified School District. Agua Caliente, Bubbling Wells, Della S. Lindley and Vista Del Monte elementary schools will be the first in the desert to experience a diverse music curriculum led by a rock legend. The education program will come at no cost to these desert schools.
