About Andy Vargas Foundation

About the Andy Vargas Foundatoin

OUR MISSION

INSPIRE, EDUCATE AND MENTOR UNDESERVED YOUTH WHO STRIVE FOR A CAREER IN THE MUSIC INUDSTRY.

The Andy Vargas Foundation is a Registered Nonprofit 501(c)3 Organization

The Andy Vargas Foundation was built on the premise that schools and our youth need music education

Understanding how music heals souls and can be a major positive influence in children and young adults, Andy has been working with youth and brands most of his career to establish a platform that would give a voice to music education and experience. .

His father, Javier Vargas fueled Andy’s love and passion of music.

At age seven Andy started performing with his father’s mariachi band Mariachi California De Javier Vargas. Having his Father as a role model and mentor he immediately transitioned into high gear. Andy’s Mother introduced fifteen-year-old Andy to record producer’s Terry Melcher and Bruce Johnston who is a member of the renowned Beach Boys Band. Terry and Bruce soon presented the young vocalist with a management and production agreement. Both Terry and Bruce quickly expanded on Andy’s ability. His dedication to his music career earned him a recording contract with RCA / BMG. The contract was negotiated and finalized by record executive Ron Fair.

Andy’s love and commitment to the arts had paved the way for his future. In 1999 his then manager and music legend Lou Adler brought an audition to Andy’s attention. By the year 2000 Andy started to tour as a singer on the Supernatural World Tour with Carlos Santana. Today Andy still tours and delivers vocals for the Santana Band while developing conducting musical outreach around the world.

PROGRAM GOALS

PLAY IT FORWARD

To provide underserved students with musical instruments and other equipment to continue developing their craft.

AVF VOICES

To provide introductory and advanced vocal lessons and music classes taught by worldwide artists and other industry professionals, to help prepare students for live performances and recordings.

STAGE SPOTLIGHTS

To provide students with live stream or live performance opportunities locally and internationally so that they can share and have the opportunity to collaborate with other music programs and students.

COLLEGE SCHOLORSHIPS

To provide 2-year college scholarships for students interested in degrees in music and/or entertainment industry careers.

THE RISING ARTIST PROGRAM

To provide a one-month program that will help the developing artist to learn how to best promote and market themselves to larger audiences.

We are asking for your continued support by donating to the Andy Vargas Foundation. With your help we can continue to support and contribute to all of the changes that we and our foundation friends want to see in the world. Philanthropy for our Youth is where it is at!

Our Tax Deductible Non Profit 501(c)(3) donation of funds, services or merchandise can be sent to:

1582 Deere Ave. Unit B
Irvine CA 92606

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