ABOUT
Who We Are
Who We Are
Teaching Artists
Our teaching staff is composed of professional musicians and educators whose mentoring and inspirational teaching methods encourage students to strive for excellence in all that they do.
Our teachers hold graduate and undergraduate degrees from institutions like Cal Arts, UCLA, USC, Stanford, Cal State LA, and other respected universities; many of them also maintain active careers as music educators, composers and performers.
For these dedicated individuals, working at the Neighborhood Music School is an opportunity to practice their craft while serving as a mentor and model to generations of students at Neighborhood Music School.
Voice
Violin, Viola, and Piano
Guitar and Bass
Trumpet and Trombone
Cello
Woodwinds
Violin and Mariachi
Guitar and Violin
Guitar and Drums
Piano
Cello
Piano
Woodwinds & Community Band
Upright Bass
Community Partnerships Coordinator & Teaching Artist
Piano
Piano
Voice
Voice
Staff
The Neighborhood Music School is run by the following dedicated administrative staff:
Board
In 1914, the Neighborhood Music School started as a settlement school to assist new immigrant children to adapt and engage into the culture of Los Angeles. More than hundred years later, the school continues to be a beacon in the community to not only provide quality music education, but to touch the hearts, minds and souls of every student who walks through its doors. Our Board of Directors and Advisory Board consist of dedicated individuals whose seemingly unending time, talent and efforts help ensure the mission of the school continues to be fulfilled.
If you are interested in joining one of our Boards, please do not hesitate to reach out to us by sending an email to our Board President, Alex Lalin. With your help, the Neighborhood Music School will continue to build bright futures… one note at a time.
BOARD ADOPTED EQUITY & INCLUSION STATEMENT
Neighborhood Music School is committed to providing inclusive and welcoming music instruction and cultural experiences for our whole community. Founded in 1914 as a settlement house for immigrant communities, we celebrate and engage our diversity through our mission to transform lives through music. We are a proud anchor institution in a community that is ever-changing, and provide a safe, inclusive and diverse environment for all.
Board of Directors
Alex Lalin, President
Jana Singer, Secretary
Bruce Gorelick, Treasurer
Dr. Germaine Franco
Dr. Suzanna Guzman
Dr. Joshua Smith
Advisory Board
Alan Chapman
Dan Guerrero
Joseph Lumarda
Mark Slavkin
Roger Zickfeld
Emeritus Directors
Mike Birkholm
Janet Doud
Jeffrey De Francisco
Serge Kasimoff
Maureen McConnell
