Spotlights

I joined, and it was definitely one of the best choices I made.

Hailey Cello Student

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I think music matters to me because it makes up a lot of who we are.

Krystal Former UpBeat Student, Current UpBeat Program Assistant

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Without music, I wouldn’t have been the person I am today.

Charlie Cello Student

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They gave me more connections that exposed me to the world outside… I feel like these people are like my family.

Anthony Violin

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I love teaching kids how to play cello. I want to teach others how to improve themselves and help them feel good about themselves and the instruments that they play. I want them to learn everything that I know and more.

Luis, 16 Advanced Cello Student

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One of the most important things as a teacher is that our program is free for the kids. That’s something I really believe in. If I didn’t have access to free lessons as a child, I would never have been able to pursue music.

Ramón Carrero-Martínez Conductor, Violin/Viola Instructor

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Over the years, it became more than just a music program; it became a community that built my confidence, challenged me to grow, and surrounded me with mentors who believed in me.

Ashley Program Assistant

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