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ETM-LA Returns to the LA 5K!

On Saturday, March 7, Education Through Music-Los Angeles joined community members and nonprofit partners at the Annual LA 5K, an event that brings ~8,000 runners and walkers to raise funds for local causes. In honor of Music In Our Schools Month, ETM-LA joined the LA 5K for the second year running, and welcomed over 50 …

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Music Brings Students Together at the 16th Annual Music Unites the World Festival

LOS ANGELES, CA – On March 10-11, 2026, approximately 600 music students from across Los Angeles County took the stage at ETM-LA’s flagship 16th Annual Music Unites the World Festival. Produced by Education Through Music-Los Angeles and held at Glendale Presbyterian Church, this two-day festival brought together ensembles from 18 ETM-LA Partner Schools to receive coaching …

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Leaders Nurture Their Vision for Music Education at Annual Principals Leadership Conference

Los Angeles, CA – Education Through Music–Los Angeles (ETM-LA) hosted its 16th Annual Principals Leadership Conference on February 4, 2026,  bringing together school principals, educators, district leaders, arts advocates, and community members at The California Endowment for a powerful day of learning and collaboration. The conference focused on Transformative Leadership for Program Growth, Measurable Impact …

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DIANE WARREN IS RELENTLESS ABOUT MUSIC EDUCATION: Honored Alongside Shining Stars

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Katie Moskovciak Phone: 818-736-9248 Email: press@etmla.org Website: www.etmla.org     LOS ANGELES, CA – On Tuesday, January 27, 2026, Education Through Music-Los Angeles (ETM-LA) honored legendary Songwriter Diane Warren (17-time Oscar nominee, GRAMMY, Emmy, & two-time Golden Globe Award winner), Sonic Fuel Studios (Christopher Lennertz and Tim Wynn), and music educator …

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ETM-LA’s Winter Academy Advances Teaching Through Community & Safe Spaces

  Los Angeles, CA – On January 8–9, Education Through Music–Los Angeles (ETM-LA) welcomed music teachers and local educators from across Los Angeles County for its two-day Winter Academy. The Academy provided an opportunity for educators to reflect, reset, and strengthen their practice mid-year through focused learning experiences centered on classroom culture, instructional strategy, student …

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ETM-LA’s Fall Academy Strengthens Music Educators Through Collaboration & Creativity

    Los Angeles, CA – On October 21, our dedicated music teachers and local educators joined together for Education Through Music-LA’s (ETM-LA) comprehensive 2025 Fall Academy. Attendees explored a wide range of subjects such as integrating project-based learning, preparing for winter performances, fostering culturally responsive classrooms, and supporting diverse learners through Social Emotional Learning …

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ETM-LA Proudly Embarks on Its 20th Year!

    Victoria Lanier ETM-LA Executive Director     LOS ANGELES, CA – Moving to California in the early 2000’s after several years teaching music in under-resourced New York City schools for the non-profit organization Education Through Music (ETM), I was hard-pressed to find programs hiring music teachers in schools. Funding for music and arts education …

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