For almost ten years, Grace C. has been an essential part in shaping the spirit and culture of the school. Beginning her LAMusArt journey at age 8, Grace has fond memories of her first experience with LAMusArt. “I first enrolled at LAMusArt at 8 years old, and in singing and piano class,” she says. Grace has experienced a great deal of personal and musical development throughout her education at LAMusArt. “My experience at LAMusArt has changed me on how I see music and art in

Dezmond L., 10, joined LAMusArt when he was nine years old, first enrolling in Choir and Trumpet. “I first enrolled at LAMusArt when I was 9 years old. I attended Choir and Trumpet class,” he shares. His family’s connection to the LAMusArt reflects the school’s own connection to the East LA community: “We found LAMusArt because my dad lived nearby when he was a kid.” Today, the arts are a shared family experience. “My sister Zoey attends classes at LAMusArt for singing lesson

Youth Choir brings the festive spirit on stage! On Saturday, December 13th, LAMusArt held its annual winter concert, Harmony of the Holidays. The Tuition-Free Music Ensembles took turns festively showcasing their talents on the Courtyard Stage. Despite the cold weather, many audience members, including LAMusArt's Board of Directors, gleefully attended this sold-out show. Beginning String Ensemble takes the stage! Sophia V.C. wows with vocals. Opening the show were ensembles l

Nine-year-old Kassandra R.U. has quickly become one of the busiest and brightest young artists on our campus. Since joining LAMusArt in March 2024, she’s explored ballet, art, singing, and strings with a curiosity that has taken her through all disciplines in our school. Kassandra first came to LAMusArt at just seven years old after her parents happened to drive by our building.Nearly two years later, she’s a true multi-disciplinary artist.This month alone, she danced in The

LAMusArt transformed into the Bolshoi Theatre on December 6th as it welcomed its Ballet and Early Childhood students and their families to Land of Sweets: Tiny Tunes & Dancing Delights. Families walked into a winter wonderland as excitement for the show filled the air. As the lights dimmed, the stage glowed with wintry decorations that beautifully previewed the performance. Land of Sweets began with selections from The Nutcracker. The Parent & Me Ballet Class opened with the

Accomplished arts leader and East LA native to begin role January 5, 2026 The Los Angeles Music and Art School (LAMusArt) announces the appointment of Daniel A. Almanza as its next Executive Director. An accomplished arts leader and East Los Angeles native, Almanza brings nearly twenty years of experience building strong community partnerships, developing operational systems focused on long-term sustainability, and elevating the role of the arts in youth development and commu

James Hober, Ben Zurier, and Juan Gamez perform as a supergroup. On Saturday, November 15th, Los Angeles Music and Art School hosted its very own Teaching Artist Showcase in which teachers took turns showcasing their talent in the ballet room. Despite the rain, guests enjoyed an evening of varying musical talents, ranging from vocalists to pianists and even a trio. The night began with our Programs Manager, Marlene Grajeda, greeting the audience as the Emcee for the occasion.

Emma A., 8, has been part of LAMusArt since September 2023. She first joined at age six for Pre-Ballet, but her curiosity for music showed itself early on. “I wanted to do piano, it’s fun,” Emma says. Emma also inspired a new generation of creatives as her younger siblings and cousins have also joined LAMusArt. Emma currently studies voice and piano and is part of the Tuition-Free Youth Choir. She has participated in Audition Workshop, CampMusArt, and has performed on stage a

LAMusArt Youth Choir takes the stage! On Saturday, October 18th, LAMusArt’s Youth Choir and Advanced Choir haunted the Courtyard Stage for “Melodies in the Moonlight,” a concert filled with Halloween-themed music to fit the season! Students dressed in their best costumes for this evening, filled with spooky fun, including a raffle with fangtastic prizes. Under the moonlight, choir director Melina Adragna welcomed the audience dressed as Gomez from the Addams Family. LAMusAr

Julian, 16, first joined LAMusArt in 2021 at the age of twelve. He says that post-pandemic, his “mom was looking for opportunities for me to get out of the house because we had been indoors for the entire pandemic,” and adds, “I was also interested in art, so it was a perfect fit.” Julian began in Art I and has since taken Art II and Drama, expanding his creativity and confidence along the way. “I’ve really liked being in my art classes because I’ve been able to show my work