Business Details
20 Years
experience
Empowering Students Through Music Education
Founded in 2006, Etm La (ETM-LA) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing quality music education in under-resourced schools as a core curriculum component. Our mission focuses on nurturing academic achievement, creativity, and student development through comprehensive in-school and after-school music programs. We partner with school districts to address equity gaps, offering professional development for teachers and leadership guidance to sustain long-term music education initiatives. With over 17 years of experience, our team has expanded from serving 800 students in two schools to reaching approximately 19,000 students across 43 schools annually.Our expertise includes curriculum development aligned with state and national standards, mentorship programs for educators, and community engagement strategies that foster parental involvement. Recognized for our impact on student self-confidence and academic motivation, we maintain authoritativeness through partnerships with schools in historically marginalized communities while adhering to transparent operations and ethical standards in all our programs.
Services
Music Education Programs
Teacher Training
Curriculum Development
Community Engagement
Professional Development
Student Performance Opportunities
Music Classroom Setup
Program Evaluation
Volunteer Coordination
Donor Partnerships
Details
- Year established: 2006
Highlights and features
- We partner with under-resourced schools to provide comprehensive music education programs.
- Our curriculum aligns with state and national standards for music education.
- We offer professional development and mentorship for music teachers.
- Our programs have served over 19,000 students across 43 schools since 2006.
- We focus on equity and access for students in historically marginalized communities.
What people say
Improved academic achievement
Increased self-confidence
Enhanced motivation for school
Strong community impact
Quality music education
Services
Music Education Programs
We provide comprehensive music education as a core subject in under-resourced schools. Our programs improve academic achievement, motivation for school, and self-confidence while nurturing essential skills for future success. Students receive year-long instruction through classroom teaching and performance opportunities.
Teacher Training
Our professional development programs support music educators with mentorship, classroom management strategies, and curriculum implementation guidance. Teachers receive monthly observations and formal evaluations to enhance their instructional effectiveness and maintain high-quality music education standards.
Curriculum Development
We create sequential music curricula aligned with state and national standards that integrate with core academic subjects. Our approach ensures measurable skill development across grade levels while supporting broader educational goals in math, science, and language arts.
Community Engagement
We foster school community partnerships through volunteer opportunities, donor events, and parent engagement initiatives. These programs strengthen school environments and create sustainable support systems for music education programs in marginalized communities.
Program Evaluation
Our evaluation framework measures program effectiveness through student outcomes, teacher performance, and community impact metrics. This data-driven approach ensures continuous improvement and accountability in delivering high-quality music education across partner schools.
People
Victoria Lanier
Founding Executive Director
Victoria Lanier founded ETM-LA in 2006 after extensive experience as a music educator in New York programs. She developed the organization's model to address music education inequities in Los Angeles communities.
Joe Spoelstra
Music Teacher
Joe Spoelstra teaches music and emphasizes confidence-building through performance. He observes students developing pride and skills that extend beyond music class into their overall education.
Angelica Rowell
Music Teacher
Angelica Rowell advocates for music education's role in societal development. She emphasizes music's value for emotional expression and discovery in school communities.
Maya Paredes
Volunteer
Maya Paredes volunteers with community concert organization. She supports ETM-LA's mission through event coordination and community engagement activities.
Eyen Paredes
Volunteer
Eyen Paredes actively supports music education access. He advocates for children's opportunities to play music through volunteer work and community outreach efforts.
Questions
What is Education Through Music-Los Angeles' mission?
Our mission provides quality music education in under-resourced schools as a core curriculum component to improve academic achievement, motivation, and student self-confidence.
How can I support ETM-LA's programs?
You can support through donations, volunteering, attending events, or spreading awareness about our music education initiatives for underserved communities.
Do you offer volunteer opportunities?
Yes, we offer volunteer opportunities for community events, mentorship programs, and administrative support to help expand music education access.
How do you partner with schools?
We partner with school districts to establish sustainable music programs, providing curriculum development, teacher training, and classroom resources tailored to each school's needs.
What impact does your program have?
Our programs improve academic performance, increase school motivation, and build student confidence through comprehensive music education initiatives.
