About Us
In The Band is a 501c3 nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering the youth of Los Angeles and beyond through access to music education and mentoring in community centers, schools and online.
In The Band was founded in 2002 to fulfill the need for an affordable and culturally relevant solution to cuts in funding for music education in public schools.
In the Band students work together to unlock their creativity and build self-esteem through the mentorship of professional musicians.
In The Band programs create a lifelong interest in and understanding of music, one band at a time!
WHAT WE TEACH
We believe that a student’s first experience learning music should be one that is both relatable and relevant. We therefore begin by teaching students how to play simple songs they already know and like. Various principles of musicianship and music theory can be extracted from those songs, which we can then apply in teaching gradually more advanced songs. Progressively, we also seek to expand our students’ understanding and appreciation of music, introducing them to a wide array of artists, genres, and approaches to music making. Whether our students go on to pursue music or not, we provide them with positive experiences engaging with music that they will carry with them for the rest of their lives.
In The Band: ENSEMBLE
Students learn guitar, bass, drums, keyboards, and vocals in a group setting. Emphasis on hands-on learning and collaboration.
In The Band: STUDIO
Students learn to write and record original songs in a collaborative group setting. Curriculum covers songwriting and production, including contemporary recording techniques and use of music production software.
Support us
Your contribution allows In The Band to bring music education programs to underserved communities throughout Los Angeles. Donations support In The Band’s mission of catalyzing a child’s raw creativity through the mentoring power of professional musicians.
We’ve been providing excellent music education since 2002 and served over 16,000 children, K through 12, with their first exposure to musicianship
