Category: Stories

Audrey Lee (Piano) – Santa Ana BranchNorthwood High School (Class of 2024) Serving at Love in Music has been more than simply setting up classrooms or teaching students each week. The experience taught me what it means to connect one-on-one with students, how to be flexible based on each student’s learning style and pace, and 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

Oluwafikunayomi Tosin-Oni (Violin) – South Bay BranchMaywood Center (Class of 2024) Participating in the Love In Music volunteer program has been a life-changing experience for me. Instructing young children to play the violin has not just permitted me to express my love for music but has also aided in my personal and professional development. This Read more

Joelle Kim (Flute) – Santa Ana BranchArnold Beckman High School (Class of 2024) Throughout the past two years in Love in Music, as a flute teacher and support coordinator, I have witnessed how music could connect high school students and younger students who were receiving classical music instruction for the first time. I’ve enjoyed seeing Read more

Ellie Yoo (Viola/Support CoordinatorImmaculate Heart High School (Class of 2024) I started my role as a support coordinator at Love in Music a year ago, drawn by my passion for music and my dedication to making a positive impact on my community. As I took on this role, my responsibilities and skills grew, from learning 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