Les Paul Foundation

Get to know the Les Paul Foundation, whose mission is to honor the legacy of Les Paul through music education, engineering and hearing health.

Learn more about our grantee program at Les-Paul.com!

Pendleton Center for the Arts' free, week-long Rock & Roll Camp pairs teens with working band members and musicians from across the northwest for instruction in performance, music theory, songwriting, stage management, and music journalism.

Four years ago, the Foundation launched the "Les Paul Thru the Lens" traveling photo exhibit. The exhibit featured 24 black-and-white photographs capturing moments from Les’ life. Today, the exhibit has a permanent home at the Les Paul Recording Studio.

Watch the full performance on our YouTube: youtube.com/watch?v=6ewTim…

The Les Paul Foundation is saddened to hear about Neil Sedaka’s passing. Neil was a fan of Les, having been influenced by both Les & Mary in his own career. In 2007, he performed alongside Les two of hit tracks at the Iridium, “Breaking Up is Hard to Do” & “Laughter in the Rain.”

Musician @perryfarrell pays homage to Les Paul at the Les Paul Recording Studio in Los Angeles. Want to know more about the console Perry’s admiring during his visit to the studio? Head to studio.les-paul.com. 📸: Pedro Martinez

During the 2024–2025 school year, @HarmonyProject gave 3.6k K–12 students access to tuition-free music education, using digital recording and editing tools to bring their ideas to life. Explore free education resources from LPF and keep the music going at les-paul.com

In November, students from Carnegie Mellon’s @meimprogram visited the Les Paul Recording Studio, as part of the university’s Les Paul course🎙️

Honoring @BobWeir, the first-ever recipient of the Les Paul Spirit Award. He was an innovator just like Les. He was a great force for social justice & he created some of the most important music of our time. May we all celebrate the life of our friend, Bob Weir.

The holidays are in full swing, and Les Paul merch makes the perfect last-minute gift for music lovers 🎸 Grab yours now at the lespaul.indiemerch.com

.@NotesforNotes' Les Paul Remix VIII empowers youth to explore Les' legacy by crafting original music alongside producers & guest artists. The project concludes with a national album release & online listening celebration. Access educational resources at les-paul.com/education-2/

The Les Paul Foundation is proud to support @BufCat716, an organization empowering 80+ Buffalo youth each year through free arts and tech programs. . Learn more about our grantees here: les-paul.com/education-2/

November 8 is National STEM-STEAM Day! Explore how Les Paul’s legacy connects science, technology, engineering, the arts, and math: all the elements that shaped modern sound. Dive in at les-paul.com. Link in bio ⚙️🎸

Celebrating the birthday of @jonimitchell, recipient of the Les Paul Innovation Award in 2020.

Celebrating @BobWeir on his birthday. Bob received the first-ever Les Paul Spirit Award back in 2016 at Bonnaroo, honoring his innovation and musical work with the @GratefulDead.

Clarke University recently hosted a “Les Paul Concert,” showcasing talented high school and collegiate musicians.  Students performed the music of Les Paul while sharing what they’ve learned about modern recording and musicianship skills, as a wonderful tribute to Les Paul.

Les Paul never forgot the impact of his teachers. Educators, explore free classroom resources at the link below. Five teachers who complete the educational survey will be selected to receive a special Les Paul Foundation education packet! shorturl.at/YIdYo

School’s back in session! We’re kicking off Back to School season with resources for music educators & students. Complete the survey below for a chance to win a LPF education packet—5 winners will be selected. shorturl.at/YIdYo

Celebrating National Radio Day, highlighting some of the moments from Les’ career in broadcasting.

Happy birthday to Gene Paul! 1. Les & Gene Paul at the Mahwah recording studio, 1961 2. Les and Mary with Gene and Coleen Paul 3. Gene & Les Paul at the Mahwah studio, 1968