Kyla Rawlins & “The Heels” Journey & Musical Instrument Lending Program

"Send us a text about this episode!"This Episode Features:(07:20) Oceanside Classical Concerts Community Outreach: Joe Straka details their transformative Vancouver Island music programs including the instrument lending initiative providing free instruments to students whose schools can't afford adequate supplies. The organization has created scholarship programs supporting diverse musical genres and pioneered live streaming concerts to seniors facilities, addressing mobility challenges for elderly music lovers across the Parksville-Qualicum Beach area.(29:23) The Heels - From Island Roots to International Success: Featuring Qualicum Beach's Kyla Rawlins alongside Bobbi Smith and Brittany Dominelli, discuss their evolution from casual café sessions to being managed by the powerhouse team behind Alabama and Randy Travis. The trio shares insights about their BCCMA awards, opening for major acts, and their mission to create empowering music with healing powers. The interview features the song “High Heels On”.Episode Highlights & Quotes"Through our other programs, we spoke with music teachers and they provided us with convincing proof that the schools simply cannot afford to provide enough instruments for their music programs and for all the kids who wanted to participate in music classes. And so a number of kids walk away and they're disappointed." - Joe Straka, Oceanside Classical Concerts"We got to hang out with Dolly Parton. We got to go to her album release party, but we sat on a couch with her, sang her songs with her. So it really does offer you an incredible range of contacts, I would say, when you have a big team." - Brittni FiddlerVoice message: Voice message The PULSE and be part of the podcast!You'll find all episodes of the The PULSE Podcast on Apple, Spotify, Amazon, iHeart, TikTok and YouTube podcasts, as well as PULSECommunity.ca.Click here to learn how to Support the showEpisode Sponsors: Tablet Pharmacy, Windsor Plywood French Creek, Ian Lindsay & Associates & Thrifty Foods Parksville.Check out Skookum Kid's Stories on Apple, Spotify, Amazon, iHeart, and YouTube Podcasts, as well at SkookumKids.com.Sign up for our weekly newsletter of new podcast releases and contests!"Like, Share & Listen!"#ThePulseCommunity, #PulsePodcast, #VancouverIslandMusic, #ParksvilleQualicSupport the show