“Music is the most important thing, it helps our children develop their brain. To bring music back into schools, I think it’s so deeply important. Thank heavens for [ETM-LA]!”
- Goldie Hawn, Academy Award-Winning Actress

Hosted by Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason jr., the gala féted three Shining Star Honorees Mike Knobloch, Juan Rodriguez, and Why Not Incubator / Jacqueline Sanderlin whose leadership and tireless work continues to positively impact the lives of our youth and communities through music and the arts. 

Special Guests included GRAMMY® Award-Nominated & Multi-Platinum Artist Gavin DeGraw, Academy Award-Winning Actress Goldie Hawn, Remi Wolf, Dan Taguchi, and BBE All Stars. Student Ensembles from Payne K-8 STEAM Academy, Toluca Lake Elementary, and Frost Middle School shone brightly on Just Sing and What a Wonderful World. Knobloch joined DeGraw for a roaring finale of Maybe I’m Amazed.
L to R: Shining Star Honorees Jacqueline Sanderlin, Mike Knobloch, and Juan Rodriguez. Photo Credit: Danny Moloshok / Moloshok Photography
Harvey Mason jr. Photo Credit: Danny Moloshok
L to R: Gavin DeGraw and Mike Knobloch. Photo Credit: Danny Moloshok / Moloshok Photography
Goldie Hawn. Photo Credit: Danny Moloshok / Moloshok Photography

“The sad fact today is that the majority of schools in California lack the resources for a comprehensive arts program. Which is incomprehensible, unfair, and unjust. Every child has an inalienable right to be shaped by the power of music like I was.”
- Mike Knobloch, President of Music & Publishing NBCUniversal

Thank you for helping to make this an unforgettable gala and our biggest to date! Your support will help ETM-LA provide comprehensive music education to approximately 19,000 students in 45 schools this year! Together, we can further equity and access for students in under-resourced schools and give them hope for a brighter future.

Now that's music to our ears!
Matt McCormick & Stetson Feature
ETM-LA Students in New Launch

Thank you to Artist Matt McCormick and Stetson for featuring our students in your launch. Brianna and Nathan had a blast rocking out on these ultra-limited-edition Fender® Telecasters® emblazoned with custom graphics!

As a part of this launch, The John B. Stetson Company, in conjunction with The Bulova Stetson Fund, has donated $10,000 to Education Through Music-LA!
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We are so grateful to have such incredible supporters who have furthered our mission by keeping us Top-Rated for over 5 years in a row!

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Education Through Music-Los Angeles' mission is to provide and promote music as part of a well-rounded education for every child in order to enhance students' academic achievement, creativity, and overall development.



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