Our stories
Hear from the students, coaches, and families transforming music education together
Shared by our students
"It is so easy to tell if my note is sharp or flat on the Raspberry Pi tool. Learning music becomes very fun!"
— Luis
"Zura helped me play my first note on the recorder! My parents were so happy and I started practicing more!"
— Julieta
"I got to do a holiday concert with other students and performed the songs I've been practicing!"
— Samantha
Shared by our student coaches
"I am a flutist in Seattle Youth Symphony. I originally volunteered at this program to teach music to students who otherwise didn't have teachers. The program has taught me a lot about music and its intersection with computer science, which I never explored before."
— Olivia
"For many of our students, this is their first time learning instruments. I love when they realize, 'I can do this,' and I can watch their eyes light up with determination and their entire demeanor change."
— Gabriella
"It was rewarding to watch our students play their first notes. But the first time they all came together to form the sound of a real symphony is a moment I will never forget. I can't believe how far they've come."
— Samuel
Shared by our students' parents
"As a working parent, I'm grateful for a program that doesn't just teach music but brings role models into my child's life. He comes home excited to talk about the lessons, the eye-opening use of computers when teaching, and his 'cool' coaches."
— Alex's mom
"My daughter practices every night with the recorder your team lends out. We're so grateful for your kindness and dedication. We can't believe she can play two full songs after starting off not knowing what a recorder even was!"
— Mariana's mom
"The blend of high-school mentors and real technology is impressive. It has helped my child learn in a fun way that I wish existed when I was young."
— Rodrigo's dad
