Author: Gloria

Anthony Kim (Violin) – South Bay BranchPeninsula High (Class of 2022) My time with Love in Music is nothing but a long journey and endeavor. I have been with Love in Music since early August 2018 as a young eighth grader becoming a ninth grader at Palos Verdes Peninsula High School. Even with the four… Read more

Ashley Lee (Piano) – Santa Ana BranchNorthwood High (Class of 2022) Joining Love in Music as a freshman, I thought the task of teaching music every Saturday would prove to be quite simple. But interacting with students each week, I realized being a teacher meant being a mentor and becoming involved in the future of… Read more

Andrew Lim (Trumpet) – Santa Ana BranchUniversity High School (Class of 2023) I distinctly remember my first time being introduced to the Love in Music community. It was years ago, when I was still a student at Rancho Middle School learning how to play the trumpet. As my older brother Eric served as a Cello… Read more

Justin Jang (Violin) – Los Angeles BranchBuckley High School (Class of 2023) Love in Music has been a very impactful organization that has taught me a lot of lessons. After spending the last 4 years with this group, I saw how much teaching children across Los Angeles can make an impact on my community, especially… Read more

Sean Kwak (Piano) – Los Angeles BranchLoyola High School (Class of 2023) I have been playing the piano for as long as I can remember and it has become an important part of my life. However, joining Love in Music as a junior became an eye-opening experience for me. Once I joined Love in Music,… Read more

Renee Lee (Violin) – Los Angeles BranchNorth Hollywood High (Class of 2023) I started to volunteer with Love in Music back in eighth grade as an amateur violinist, completely new to the teaching experience and to the music community as a whole. On paper, teaching young children music didn’t seem so hard. But being a… Read more

Angie Lee (Piano/Violin) – Santa Ana BranchCanyon High (Class of 2023) When I first joined Love in Music, I was equipped with a passion for music performance but lacked experience in teaching. Over time, I came to realize the significance of the unique bond shared between a teacher and a student. I discovered that each… Read more

Ryan Youk (Violin) – Santa Ana branchValencia High School (Class of 2024) During the spring of my 10th grade year, I joined Love In Music. When I first started teaching, I was nervous, since this was my first time teaching music. However, as someone who had received violin lessons himself, I also felt excited to… Read more

Amber Khe (Piano) – South Bay BranchSouth High School (Class of 2024) When I first joined Love in Music, I never anticipated how big of an impact it would have on my life. In the beginning, it was only about fulfilling my duty as a volunteer to earn my hours. However, as I continued to… Read more

Kwanghyun Kim (Viola/Support Coordinator) – Los Angeles Branch North Hollywood High (Class of 2024) I joined the Los Angeles Branch of Love in Music during the beginning of my junior year. When I first arrived, I felt very lost. I was unfamiliar with how the organization was run and there were so many new people… Read more