ETM-LA Inc.
ETM-LA is the rare organization that fills a pressing educational void with a well thought out and well executed program: curricular and logistical support for students, teachers and schools, excellent administration and a passionate base of supporters. I am so proud to see fellow musicians taking an active role in ensuring that the next generation will experience music-making and all the benefits that flow from it!
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Seeing a group of young students performing for an audience of several hundred people warmed my heart, and I know it was only the tip of the iceberg.
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I only hope that this organization continues to grow, and that its success is repeated everywhere music is being cut from public schools.
I couldn't get our son away from the computers, video games, xbox you name. Then ETM at Rio Vista Elementary some how changed all that. He now has been taking music guitar classes and studying theory. Now he practices everyday to the point we've purchased a guitar and it has cut his computer gaming time by 70%. The ETm is a God-send, I thought the only way to get him away from gaming would be to put him on punishment. He now has a better sense of direction, discipline and determination to learn music and the guitar. Kudos to ETM
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At rio vista elementary
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If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
provide them the support to keep this program going, without it there is nothing out their for the kids. Except expensive music lessons
ETM has been a fantastic resource as an aspiring music educator. While working with ETM, I have discovered an entire community of passionate artists and teachers all working together to better the lives of students. I look forward to seeing this organization grow and to be a part of such a strong network of artists.
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schools, amongst other teaching artists
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If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
include more community involvement
ETM - LA is a great organization. It has given my daughter the confidence she needed to succeed in school and in other facets of her life and other activities. Music is essential for a child's growth and it lends itself to better a child in other subjects or parts of their life. It is a great thing that They need to keep up the GREAT work they are doing for our children.
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My daughter is part of their organization at the school she attends and if it were not for ETM - LA, my daughter would not have the exposure to music that she has gotten.
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I would not make one change. They are doing a phenomenal with their organization and bringing music to children.
ETM-LA is a great organization because the people who work and volunteer with the organization are so dedicated. In my experience with helping to organize events and prepare for the annual gala, the volunteers and staff members went far outside their job duties to make sure that everything went well. In addition, everyone associated with ETM-LA is dedicated to the children that receive the benefits of the organization. Everyone understands the importance of music education and really tries hard to ensure that music education can reach many as many LA children as possible.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
volunteering at their annual gala and helping with smaller events through the year
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How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About every week
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2010
As a professional in the music industry I realize the importance of music education for school children. I think every child should have some sort of music education and ETM-LA's work in this field is a great contribution to the Los Angeles community. Growing up with music helped shape me into the person I am now and I am so happy that thanks to ETM-LA other children are getting the opportunity that I was so privileged to have. ETM-LA goes beyond the music curriculum and offers real life musical experiences that show the kids another side of Los Angeles.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
the fact that I have been inspired to become more involved with their work.
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How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
One time
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2010
I joined the Education Through Music-Los Angeles team this summer and could not be happier. In the short time that I have been with ETM-LA I have already been so inspired by their mission to provide ALL children with a well-rounded education that includes music and the arts. In fact, I have been so moved by the work that ETM-LA does that after almost 10 years of not touching an instrument, I have decided to pick one up again. Executive Director Victoria Lanier's passion for opening children's eyes to all that music has to offer is unquestionable. ETM-LA gives Los Angeles children the wonderful opportunity of a quality music education that happens to come with extra treats such as school visits by Justin Guarini (American Idol finalist) and Joshua Bell. It is truly a remarkable program that has the potential to transform the ever failing Los Angeles Unified School District. The only complaint I have about ETM-LA is that its programs did not exist when I was a school kid in LA since I sincerely believe that its music education could have made me a much more musical person than I am today - and what a gift that would have been.
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the fact that I have been inspired to take up music again. As we prepare for our 5th Anniversary Benefit Gala, I have seen others' eagerness to support our cause as well as their belief in the power of our work.
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The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
extremely friendly and absolutely devoted to the cause.
If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
completely transform the Los Angeles Unified School District which is currently failing LA's schoolchildren.
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About every week
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2010
ETM-LA has brought "The Sound of Music" to our school community. As principal of St. Sebastian School, I have witnessed firsthand the powerful effect that ETM-LA has had on our school community. Our students have been exposed to unbelievable experiences. First, they take pride in learning/playing the violin and guitar. We have also visited Pixar scoring studios, an American Idol rehearsal, and a local high school for musicals and plays. A few months ago, I mentioned to Victoria that we were working to integrate technology throughout our whole curriculum. Victoria immediately jumped on board and offered to start a Music Technology program for our middle school students. This program is now in the works. Thank you, ETM-LA!
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my school community my students the excitement and respect our students have for music and arts
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What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
Opportunities for our students
The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
Professional, caring, and dedicated.
If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
Serve so many more schools in need
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About every week
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2010
ETM-LA is an amazing program with a dedicated group of talented teachers and administrators! I have been working with them for four years and every year I've been with them they have managed to somehow improve what I would consider an already sucsessful program. I have worked with such organizations for many years and I can say without any doubt that they train their instructors better, providing more resources and opporunities than anyone else and connecting my students with programs that can serve there needs if they themselves cannot. You can not ask for a better music program than ETM-LA.
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.. the classroom.
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How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About every week
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2010
In the past two years at Castelar Elementary where I supervise, coordinate the program with the public school administrators and classroom teachers as well as teach the students violin and co-conduct the afterschool orchestra, I have seen Education Through Music-Los Angeles (ETM-LA) encourage the arts, help give a well-rounded music education to the students, and build a strong and lasting impression on the students as well as their families. The growing desire of the community to have an orchestra is directly related to the inspiration and opportunity to play string instruments that ETM-LA has provided with the school. Parents consistently tell me how much involvement they would like their kids to have in music. The parents are recognizing how music, orchestra, ETM-LA has provided a place for their child to grow creatively, academically and personally– many kids show improvement in their overall self-confidence. I am a dedicated educator and performer and it is a joy to share this with a community that lacks these opportunities and choices for young kids.
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teaching, communicating with the school administrators/faculty, parents and surrounding community members and through two years of watching kids grow.
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If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
require all schools in the LAUSD area to have a program with as many quality teachers, dedicated staff and quality artists teaching regularly to the youth.
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What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
watching myself develop and grow as a teacher, as well as helping give an opportunity to share my musical passions with kids.
The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
the staff and volunteers are amazing artists and musicians.
If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
serve the whole LAUSD area with quality music education.
Ways to make it better...
the public school system was better prepared for a program like ETM-LA.
In my opinion, the biggest challenges facing this organization are...
finding enough funding and support within the greater LA area.
One thing I'd also say is that...
it is also a lot of fun to visit the schools, see the kids play and reminisce about being an elementary music player.
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About every week
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2010
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