Thank You for ringing in the New Year with music education for thousands of students!
Our dedicated teachers and staff prepare for the semester at ETM-LA's Winter Academy
Hosted by Education Through Music-LA, music teachers, interns, and practitioners gathered for two intensive days of professional development as part of the Annual Winter Academy. Educators explored innovative activities - sparking inspiration and furthering culturally responsive methods for the music classroom. 

Training sessions included: Restorative Practices in the Classroom, Singing Pedagogy 101 for the General Music & Instrumental Classroom, So Now I'm Supposed to Be a Composer?, Best Practices for Mainstreamed Music Classes, Story Soundtracks, movement activity sessions, and ...


Happy Lunar New Year
The start of the Lunar Calendar is January 22 this year, marking Lunar New Year. 2023 is the Year of the Rabbit!

This multiple day celebration is shared among many Southeast and Eastern Asian cultures. Many countries celebrate with food, gifts, gatherings, and games.
Enjoy several FREE events happening throughout Los Angeles (courtesy of The Department of Cultural Affairs):

Sunday, Jan 22 | 11am-3pm
Maum Market at DCA’s Lankershim Arts Center
This event will showcase AAPI artists, performances, art activities for young people,
and food trucks.

Saturday, Jan 28 | 1pm-3pm
The Chinese Chamber of Commerce of Los Angeles - Chinatown Central Plaza
A DCA Grantee event celebrating the 124th Annual Golden Dragon Lunar New Year
Parade, the oldest Chinese New Year parade in Los Angeles.

Sunday, Jan 29 | 5pm-11pm
The Hoi Nguoi Viet Cao Nien (Vietnamese Cultural Center)
This event will feature music and dance performances, art activities for young people,
and food.
Meet Brandon and learn about Music Technology in the music classroom, how it is taught to students, why it is relevant, and why Brandon loves what he does!

"In my classes, students explore an alternative world of literacy by playing instruments and working with music technology... Becoming a teacher has expanded my scope of musical understanding and ensures that I am always still involved in the learning process."

Gather with educators, leaders, advocates, and community members to explore and advance your understanding and knowledge of the:
  • Importance of a shared leadership vision for student success
  • Impact of Prop 28 on programming & budgeting
  • Characteristics of quality music education programming and assessment

Sponsor the Semester!
Entering the new semester, our students continue to receive music education because of donors like you! Students were able to celebrate the winter holidays through musical performances across all of our schools.

Help Keep the Music Playing by sponsoring a student; $80 will gift hope, joy, and music to a student for the entire Spring semester!
Students perform proudly in their December 2022 Winter Concert
(6 Minute Video)

See how Rio Vista Students (with ETM-LA Teacher Alum Mr. Lifland) applied their composition skills to Amanda Gorman’s inaugural poem “The Hill We Climb”. Watch Video
(Live Event | Jan. 21 at 11am)

Learn how to write a different language and to learn about Chinese culture in a fun and creative way through Chinese Calligraphy at the Central Library in LA. Learn More
(Live Event | Feb. 4 at 2pm)

Celebrate the Year of the Rabbit with spectacular lion dances, arts and crafts, balloon twisting and red envelope giveaways! Learn More

The Census Bureau provides poverty data from several household surveys and programs. Here you can find poverty estimates, learn about these surveys and programs. See Resources
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. We believe all students deserve equity and access to comprehensive music education.



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