Role: ETM LA Staff

Evann Carter, Program and Operations Intern, is entering her fourth year studying Music Education at California State University, Northridge. She has been singing in a choral program since 3rd grade and is a member of CSUN’s top choir, Northridge Singers. She is also a member of the musical honor society Pi Kappa Lambda. Aside from …

Erica Garcia, Communications Intern, graduated from California State University, Fullerton where she received a BA degree in English, studying literature and creative writing. Erica worked as an elementary school tutor and a freelance journalist before coming to join the Education Through Music-Los Angeles team this summer. A southern California native, Erica grew up playing guitar and drums, …

Tara Causland, Program Coordinator, began playing the violin, guitar, and clarinet as a child. She studied the violin under Virginia Vinal, who has been the longest-serving member of the Missoula Symphony Orchestra, and later under Robin Enders. Tara has performed in ensembles with the clarinet and violin and has sung in choirs both in and out …

Jasmine Nicol, Volunteer Coordinator, graduated from the University of Northern Colorado, where she received a degree in Mass Communications with an emphasis in Public Relations and Advertising. Jasmine worked as a graphic designer in Denver, Colorado before joining Education Through Music-Los Angeles and is now striving to make music a bigger aspect of her life. She …

Katie Boone, Administrative Assistant, graduated from New York University with a Bachelor of Music, concentration in Music Technology. She lived in New York City for nearly 15 years where she worked in administration, publishing, and, most recently, PR for a classical music agency, while performing in an indie band. Throughout her school years, she was active …