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Wicked Audio knows the importance of music education. The company just announced that they have donated 800 pairs of their Reverb, Tour and Chill headphones to Fender's Kids Rock Free program, a non-profit organization designed to teach children about music in areas where there is no music education program.

Kids Rock Free is a six week program for children, with new students attending every two weeks. Originally, the group was only giving guitar and piano lessons and focusing specifically on rock and roll. Over time, Kids Rock Free has expanded to begin teaching other programs for producing music, theater, and dance. Since its inception in 1998, over 12,000 children have gone through the program throughout all of Southern California. Wicked Audio's donation of 800 pairs of headphones will help Kids Rock Free with their much needed program supplies.

"Wicked Audio understands the importance of giving back to the community. Fender is doing a great job with their Kids Rock Free program and we pride ourselves on being a part of that," said Paul Marshall, VP of Sales, Wicked Audio. "Music education is an important part of children's learning experiences and we are confident that our donation will help kids have the opportunity to follow their dreams."Read more

The all-new Fender Premium Audio System will start appearing in select 2012 Volkswagen models in 2011, thanks to a recent partnership between the two companies. The 2012 Jetta GLI will be the first Volkswagen model featuring the Fender audio system, and will be hitting dealerships in the spring. It will be available in all other Jettas later, and will be available in the new 2012 midsize sedan and 2012 Beetle in the fall.

"The best seat in the house is now behind the wheel of a Volkswagen," said Jonathan Browning, President and CEO, Volkswagen Group of America. "Our two iconic companies — one with a passion for driving, one with a passion for music — are joining forces to bring the raw emotion of live music to the driving experience."

Find out more information at www.vw.com or www.fender.com/features/premiumaudio.