Ed Sheeran announced on Instagram on Thursday (January 9) that he has just launched the Ed Sheeran Foundation in order to “offer support and advocate for meaningful music education for every child.” Sheeran’s video announcement features the 4-time Grammy-winning singer connecting with young musicians who are learning how to play their instruments and beginning to express themselves creatively. “It was incredible for my mental health as a kid, feeling a sense of purpose and achievement, even just learning piano or cello at a young age way before songwriting,” Sheeran wrote. “I want kids to be able to learn instruments, learn production and songwriting, performing, and have apprenticeship schemes help them learn different skills to enter the industry.” Sheeran, a father of two, was inspired to launch his foundation as a way to counteract the cuts in music education funding. According to the organization, 18 schools and youth programs that serve over 12,000 young people have already benefited from the Ed Sheeran Foundation. (Rolling Stone)