Happy 40th Birthday El Sistema El Sistema, Venezuela’s ground-breaking music education program, turns 40. Over the past 40 years, El Sistema has inspired individuals, institutions and groups to bring people together through music. The Los Angeles...
Take a Stand 2014: Bob Duke Professor of Music and Human Learning Robert Duke explains how a deep understanding of learning and memory can focus our efforts to nurture effective thinking and behavior in an environment of accomplishment and joy. For more information on...
Charles Conner at 79 years young stopped by the Fender Music Foundation to show off his chops on our Roland electronic drum kit. The man is known for creating that famous rock ‘n roll drumbeat on Little Richard’s song “Keep A Knockin”. Charles...
Keeping Music in Schools with the YOLA Neighborhood Project Through the YOLA Neighborhood Project (YNP), the LA Phil brings music to 6,000 students in schools throughout Los Angeles County. Filmed over the course of their nine-week residency, this video showcases...
Through Gustavo Dudamel's Youth Orchestra LA (YOLA) program – inspired by Venezuela's revolutionary El Sistema – the LA Phil and its community partners provide free instruments, intensive music training, and academic support to over 600 students from underserved...
