Spirit of the Desert Foundation Inc.

08/07/2024

Bringing Ukulele and Recorder Lessons to the students of the Coachella Valley Schools.

04/20/2024

Our SOTDF Ukulele and Recorder Programs.

09/22/2023

We are so excited to have our Ukulele and Recorder Programs in four elementary schools in the Desert Sands Unfified School District. This school year, 2023-24 we will be giving insruments and lessons to over 300 students via the after-school ELOP program.

04/24/2023

Our beginning ukulele and recorder program at Ronald Reagan Elementary School saw 60+ students receive their Certificate of Award for completing our program this year!

04/03/2023

Only 10 Days away! PSIMA to award singer Roberta Linn at the Indian Wells Resort Hotel on April 12th. No Host Dinner Seating, $50 minimum donation per person, $10.00 Entertainment Fee. Make your reservations early, seating is limited!

03/22/2023

Urgent! DATE CHANGE! Mark Your calendars. APRIL 12th, not April 19th is the Date! Sorry for the mix-up but the date IS Wednesday, April 12th. See You There!

10/26/2021

We are looking forward to moving forward and onward this year. Our Foundation has found a new direction by assisting other non-profits that feature a music program which includes students of the Coachella Valley and beyond.

08/19/2021

Our new Logo designed by Elizabeth Graphic Design.

04/05/2021

Very pleased to announce SOTDF's sponsorship of two AMP students to attend the Ryan Tedder Songwriting and Production Internet Classes. An excellent opportunity for our students to learn from an accomplished songwriter and producer. Congrats to Jordan & Jake!

11/06/2020

Our organization, Spirit of the Desert Foundation, Inc. is proud to support and partner with AMP. Academy of Musical Performance lead by Executive Director Will Sturgeon. AMP provides musical instruments, training and events that nurtures bands and solo musicians.

06/19/2020

Spirit of the Desert Foundation is currently in post-production with our new variety show, "Coachella Valley Showcase" which features performances and interviews with our local artists, hosted by Executive Director Johnny Meza and The Company.

06/03/2020

Stay tuned for our new variety program featuring live entertainment from the Coachella Valley and more. Hosted by Johnny Meza and featuring guests artists Frank Di Salvo and John Stanley King.

02/04/2020

Thank you everyone for the wonderful outpouring of support and contributions for our new venture. We are in the process of developing our programs and will have a report soon on our progress. “Enhancing Lives Through Music” is our mantra.

01/21/2020

Music enhances all of the senses.

Music students have higher academic exam scores than their non-musical peers.

01/10/2020

Some of the finest musicians in the Coachella Valley will be performing, don't miss it!