Dave Wish

Dave Wish is the Founder and Executive Director of Little Kids Rock. Little Kids Rock is a nonprofit organization that funds and runs one of the largest free instrumental music programs in the US public schools. Little Kids Rock is also a leading provider of free instruments and curriculum. Mr. Wish has initiated and managed the launch of campaigns to restore and revitalize music education for over 90,000 children in ten states.

Dave is a recognized social entrepreneur and has been awarded numerous honors for his work in the field, including prestigious fellowships from The Draper Richards Foundation, The Goldhirsh Foundation, and The Kenneth A. Picerne Foundation. He is also a member of The Quincy Jones Musiq Consortium’s Board of Directors.