Founded in 2024, Flying V Music was inspired by the boys of Edison Metal, an afterschool rock band club at Thomas Edison High School in Minneapolis MN. After an outing in February to purchase amps and look at guitars only a week before an upcoming concert, Ms. V felt that something bigger was brewing. An original donation from her inheritance funded the first round of large purchases, including amp heads, Marshall cabinets, and 3 new guitars. The concert absolutely slayed, and Flying V Music was born. Funding is now provided by donations, benefit concerts, facility rental fees,and 100% is used to expand services for our musicians.
Flying V Music is a 501(c)3 company providing access to mentorship, rehearsal space, recording services, performance opportunities, and pro-quality instrument/equipment loans to young musicians who may not otherwise have access. Our students are required to make steady progress towards their high school graduation and good choices about their personal well-being. Upon graduation, they have choice to buy their loaned instruments/equipment at a reduced rate, and must also serve as mentors to the next group of students.