Neely Traditional Academy receives grant from the Les Paul Foundation

Neely Traditional Academy is proud to be among a select group of schools awarded a grant from the Les Paul Foundation! Thanks to this exciting honor, students in grades 4–6  enjoyed a special author visit from Kim Tomsic, author of Guitar Genius: How Les Paul Engineered the Solid-Body Electric Guitar and Rocked the World. During the visit, students discovered the incredible story of Les Paul and explored the power of creativity, innovation, and perseverance. Students will also have the opportunity to read and enjoy this inspiring book in the school library.

About the Les Paul Foundation

Les Paul, the gold-record recording artist, inventor, songwriter and entertainer, established his foundation to support and encourage young musicians and innovators. The Les Paul Foundation inspires innovative and creative thinking by sharing the legacy of Les Paul through support of music education, recording, innovation, STEM and STEAM programs, music therapy for military veterans struggling with PTSD, and medical research related to curing tinnitus.

The Les Paul Foundation, an approved IRC 501 (c)3 organization, has awarded almost $5,000,000 to non-profit organizations throughout the United States that share Les Paul’s story. For more information about Les Paul, his foundation and the grant process, visit: https://www.les-paul.com/the-foundation/#about.