Foundation Donates Guitars

Linwood School Presentation

Linwood School Presentation

08 March 2011
James Burton presented twenty-four brand new electric guitars and practice amps to students at Linwood Public Charter School. The Foundation and the Linwood School principal and teachers expect that this will further the student’s interest in music. Research shows the value of music education through improved scores in other study areas, and improved social balance among students. To date, James has given over 2,000 guitars to Foundation recipients in schools and hospitals.


Foundation Studios Open

08 January 2011
The James Burton Foundation Studios, located across Elvis Presley Avenue from the historic Shreveport Municipal Auditorium, opened on what would have been Elvis Presley’s 76th birthday.  The Foundation Studios is a state-of-the-art recording studio for professional musicians, and their session fees go to provide recording time free to Foundation recipients.