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Here to disrupt systems of inequity through healing-based music education, creative career pathways, and multigenerational community engagement.

We’re always happy to see an invitation for our YM We’re always happy to see an invitation for our YMF Ensemble : Los South Central Players to perform at the historic Central Avenue Jazz Festival  @centralavenuejazz centralavenuejazz

This festival is a beautiful representation of our lovely South Central community, thank you everyone who came out to support our youth!

Here’s some shots we captured from the day by our very own @catthhiee feel free to tag anyone you spot below!

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Siemprenos da un placer recibir una invitación para que nuestro conjunto YMF: Los South Central Players se presente en el histórico Festival de Jazz de Central Avenue  @centralavenuejazz 

Este festival es un hermoso reflejo de nuestra encantadora comunidad de South Central. ¡Gracias a todos los que vinieron a apoyar a nuestros jóvenes!

Aquí les dejamos algunas fotos que tomó nuestra propia @catthhiee ese día. ¡No duden en etiquetar a quien reconozcan en las imágenes!
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with us!🎉 Join Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with us!🎉

Join us on Saturday, October 3, from 10 AM–1 PM at Fremont Wellness Center and Community Garden for a day filled with community, culture, and connection. ✨

This celebration, brought to you by Senator Lola Smallwood-Cuevas, Supervisor Holly Mitchell, and Assembly member Sade Elhawary will include:

Health screenings ❤️| Live performances by YMF’s Los South Central Players + more🎶 | Free food 🍴

📍Location: 7821 S. Avalon Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90003

Registration is encouraged, but not required.

Bring your family and friends! We look forward to celebrating with you! ¡Nos vemos!🎊

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¡Celebra con nosotros el Mes de la Herencia Hispana!🎉
Acompáñanos el sábado 3 de octubre, de 10AM - 1:00PM, en el Fremont Wellness Center and Community Garden para disfrutar de un día lleno de comunidad, cultura y conexión.✨

Esta celebración, organizada por la senadora Lola Smallwood-Cuevas, la supervisora Holly Mitchell y la asambleísta Sade Elhawary, incluirá:

Exámenes de salud ❤️ | Presentaciones en vivo por Los South Central Players de YMF + mas 🎶 | Comida gratis 🍴

📍Dirección: 7821 S. Avalon Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90003

Se recomienda registrarse, pero no es obligatorio.

¡Trae a tu familia y amigos! ¡Esperamos celebrar contigo! ¡Nos vemos!🎊
The CD9 Coalition is hosting a Candidate Forum at The CD9 Coalition is hosting a Candidate Forum at A Place Called Home, giving us community members the opportunity to hear directly from candidates about the issues impacting our neighborhoods.

Come informed, bring your questions, and get to know the people seeking to represent our community.

📍 A Place Called Home
2830 S Central Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90011

Saturday, October 3rd | 10AM - 2PM

Register. Stay informed. Get involved. Make your voice heard. 🗳️

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La Coalición del Distrito 9 organiza un Foro de Candidatos en A Place Called Home, ofreciendo a los miembros de la comunidad la oportunidad de escuchar directamente a los candidatos sobre los temas que afectan a nuestros vecindarios.

Infórmate, trae tus preguntas y conoce a quienes aspiran a representar a nuestra comunidad.

📍 A Place Called Home
2830 S Central Ave, Los Ángeles, CA 90011

Sábado, 3 de octubre | 10:00AM - 2:00PM

Registrarte. Mantente informado. Participa. Haz oír tu voz. 🗳️

#CD9 #CandidateForum #SouthLA #CommunityVoice #civicengagementmatters
The following weekly FREE classes are still open f The following weekly FREE classes are still open for enrollment, make sure to sign up before we reach capacity:

🎸Guitar Monday 5PM-6PM | for all adults 18+ (no experience needed, in Spanish)

🎛️DJ Wednesday 4PM-5PM | 13-17 year old students

🎶Music Production Wednesday 5pm-6pm | 18-24 year old students

🎚️DJ Wednesday 6PM-7PM | 18-24 year old students

🎤Voice Thursday 5PM-6PM | 18-24 year old students

Hope to see you next week!

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Todavía hay cupos disponibles para inscribirse en las siguientes clases semanales GRATUITAS; asegúrate de inscribirte antes de que se agoten los cupos:

🎸Guitarra: lunes, de 5PM-6PM | para todos los adultos mayores de 18 años (no se necesita experiencia, en español)

🎛️DJ, Miércoles de 4PM-5PM. | para estudiantes de 13 a 17 años

🎶Producción musical, miércoles de 5PM-6PM | para estudiantes de 18 a 24 años

🎚️DJ, Miércoles de 6PM-7PM | para estudiantes de 18 a 24 años

🎤Voz, Jueves de 5PM- 6PM | para estudiantes de 18 a 24 años

¡Esperamos verte la próxima semana!
🎸 GEAR SALE THIS SATURDAY! 🎛️🎶 📅 Saturday, Septem 🎸 GEAR SALE THIS SATURDAY! 🎛️🎶

📅 Saturday, September 26 | 10AM–12PM

📍YMF Center for Music and Creative Technologies
 1044 E. Jefferson Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90011

We’ll have surplus gear available including:

🎸 Guitars
 🔊 Fender, Roland & Cube amps
 🎧 Native Instruments & Pioneer DJ controllers
 💿 Turntables
 🎛️ Boss, Line 6 & Roland stompboxes
 🔊 PA speakers & much more!

Whether you’re building your first setup, upgrading your gear, or just looking for a good find, come see what we’ve got.

Best part? Every purchase directly supports YMF’s FREE music and media arts classes and programs. 💛
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¡VENTA DE EQUIPO ESTE SÁBADO! 🎛️🎶

📅 Sábado, 26 de septiembre | 10:00–12:00
📍 YMF Centro de Música y Tecnologías Creativas
1044 E. Jefferson Blvd., Los Ángeles, CA 90011

Tendremos equipo excedente disponible, incluyendo:

🎸 Guitarras
🔊 Amplificadores Fender, Roland y Cube
🎧 Controladores DJ Native Instruments y Pioneer
💿 Tocadiscos
🎛️ Pedales de efectos Boss, Line 6 y Roland
🔊 Altavoces PA ¡y mucho más!

Ya sea que estés armando tu primer equipo, renovando el tuyo o simplemente buscando una buena oferta, ven a ver lo que tenemos.

¿Lo mejor? Cada compra apoya directamente las clases y programas GRATUITOS de música y artes audiovisuales de YMF. 💛
POV: Trying to get people to pull up to Drop In✨ POV: Trying to get people to pull up to Drop In✨ 

During our Summer Creative Drop-In, our students came together to find a fun way to advertise Drop-In….hopefully we got your attention! 🎬

Creative Drop-In | Every Tuesday | 3-6PM 

Directed & Shot by: @anahi.ii.i 
Actors: @catthhiiee & @losalkies 
Beat by Drop-In TA: @maxjfishman 
Song: “Get Hype” by Cathie, Miguel, & Obee @_o.b.e.e_music
Our donors are amazing, and they donate amazing ge Our donors are amazing, and they donate amazing gear. We use a lot of it in our classes and programs, but sometimes we can’t use it all.

On Saturday, September 26th from 10am - 12pm we’ll be selling some awesome surplus gear, including:

- Fender, Roland, and Cube amps
- Native Instruments DJ and other controllers 
- Pioneer Dj controllers and turntables
- Boss, Line 6, Roland stompboxes
- PA speakers 
- Guitars, and much more 🎸

Every purchase goes directly to supporting our free music and media arts classes and programs! 

Location: 
📍YMF Center for Music and Creative Technologies 
1044 East Jefferson Blvd. LA 90011
Kind of chic to be performing at @centralavenuejaz Kind of chic to be performing at @centralavenuejazz Central Avenue Jazz Festival this year! 

Our YMF Ensemble: Los South Central Players is honored to be invited to perform another year at this amazing community event. 

Please come out and support our youth this Saturday Sept. 19th 🎷

¡Es emocionante poder presentar una actuación en el Festival de Jazz de Central Avenue @centralavenuejazz este año! 

Nuestro conjunto de YMF, Los South Central Players, se siente honrado de haber sido invitado a actuar un año más en este increíble evento comunitario. 

Por favor, acompáñenos a apoyar a nuestros jóvenes este sábado 19 de Septiembre.
We know you missed us, like we missed you! 🥹 Here We know you missed us, like we missed you! 🥹

Here’s your opportunity to see YMF, take a look at our September-October calendar full of EXCITING events with:

🎷Our YMF Ensemble Los South Central Players playing at the @centralavenuejazz 🎷

🎤Open Mic Nights with @streetpoetsinc 🎤

AND our First Week of Classes! 🎶
 
CD9 & Mayor Candidate Forum @the_cd9_coalition 

Please come out and support our youth performing across South Central LA within these next few weeks! Let’s show them their community is here to support them and their creative passion through music. For more information per event please click our link in bio🔗

¡Esperamos que nos hayan extrañado tanto como nosotros a ustedes! 🥹 

Esta es su oportunidad de ver a YMF: echen un vistazo a nuestro calendario de septiembre y octubre, lleno de eventos emocionantes. Contaremos con presentaciones de nuestro conjunto 

🎷YMF, *Los South Central Players*, en el @centralavenuejazz 🎷y 

📖Foro de candidatos a la alcaldía y al Distrito 9 del Concejo Municipal, 📖

🎤Además de noches de micrófono abierto🎤 y 

🎶Nuestra primera semana de clases 🎶

¡Vengan a apoyar a nuestros jóvenes artistas de South Central LA durante las próximas semanas! Hay que demostrarles que su comunidad está ahí para apoyarlos a ellos y a su pasión creativa a través de la música. Para más información sobre cada evento, hagan clic en el enlace de nuestra biografía 🔗
We had such an amazing night at @soundsoflacounty! We had such an amazing night at @soundsoflacounty! 🎶💛

108 free concerts across 27 parks, celebrating the culture, diversity, and energy of LA communities.

YMF is grateful to have been part of this incredible series and initiative that helps uplift youth and emerging artists and gives them a platform to grow and share their work. ✨

 🎶Los Alkies | @losalkies 
 🎤Jynesiis | @jynesiis 
 🎻Neighborhood Music School | @nmsmusicla 
 🎸Cotorrock

Shoutout to all the amazing performers who shared their talent and energy! 

Thank you @soundsoflacounty for creating space for artists to connect, perform, and celebrate community. 💛

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¡Tuvimos una noche increíble en @soundsoflacounty! 🎶💛

108 conciertos gratuitos en 27 parques, celebrando la cultura, la diversidad y la energía de las comunidades de Los Ángeles.

YMF agradece haber formado parte de esta increíble serie e iniciativa que impulsa a jóvenes y artistas emergentes, brindándoles una plataforma para crecer y compartir su trabajo. ✨

🎶Los Alkies | @losalkies
🎤Jynesiis | jynesiis_
🎻 Neighborhood Music School | @nmsmusicla 
🎸 Cotorrock

¡Un saludo a todos los increíbles artistas que compartieron su talento y energía! ✨

Gracias @soundsoflacounty por crear un espacio para que los artistas se conecten, actúen y celebren la comunidad. 💛

📷: @catthhiiee 

#SoundsOfLACounty #YMF #LAMusic #communitythroughmusic
If the following sounds like you or someone you kn If the following sounds like you or someone you know then we have the perfect opportunity:

• Enjoy serving your community 
• Enjoy working with creative young adults
• Enjoy creating graphics, social media content and marketing materials
• Enjoy connecting with creatives 
• Enjoy community building in South Central

We have a full year term paid volunteer opportunity with Vista corps, if you’re looking for paid creative professional development experience then please email us at cmct@ymf.org with your resume under (SUBJECT LINE: FULL NAME Creative Engagement & Media Associate)

We heavily encourage you to email us as soon as possible as this will be a quick turnaround process.
Join us Sept. 25th at 5pm-8pm for @streetpoetsinc Join us Sept. 25th at 5pm-8pm for @streetpoetsinc OPEN MIC and FEATURE EVENT at THEIR NEW CENTER! 

Street Poets Center for Community, Culture & Wellness — SP Presents: Arts Exchange Open mic & Workshop, in collaboration with Young Musicians Foundation @youngmusiciansfoundation

Featuring youth from Street Poets and Young Musicians Foundation

Hosted by Street Poets Youth, Amun & Stephanie

The event will also include a BACK-TO-SCHOOL drive. Attendees are invited to bring UNUSED items to donate to local youth.

See you there!

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¡Acompáñanos el 25 de septiembre, de 5: 00 a 8:00 pm , al OPEN MIC y al EVENTO ESTELAR de @streetpoetsinc en SU NUEVO CENTRO!

Street Poets Center for Community, Culture & Wellness — SP presenta: Arts Exchange Open mic & Workshop, en colaboración con Young Musicians Foundation @youngmusiciansfoundation

Con la participación de jóvenes de Street Poets y de Young Musicians Foundation
Presentado por los jóvenes de Street Poets, Amun y Stephanie
El evento también incluirá la distribución de material escolar para el regreso a clases. Se invita a los asistentes a traer artículos NUEVOS para donarlos a los jóvenes de la zona.

¡Nos vemos!
We’re BACK for our Fall Quarter 2026, calling all We’re BACK for our Fall Quarter 2026, calling all young adults from 18-24 years old interested in:

• Tuesday Creative Career Development
• Wednesday Music Production 
• Wednesday DJing 
• Thursday Voice 

We have something for you! Register TODAY via link in bio to join us this month! ✨🫂

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ESTAMOS de VUELTA para nuestro trimestre de otoño de 2026, llamando a todos los adultos jóvenes de 18 a 24 años interesados en:

• Martes Desarrollo Profesional Creativo
• Miercoles - Producción de musica
• Miércoles - DJ
• Jueves - Voz

¡Tenemos algo para ti! ¡Regístrate HOY a través del enlace en la biografía para unirte a nosotros este mes!
We had such an amazing night at @lasfotosproject C We had such an amazing night at @lasfotosproject Community Kickback on August 1st! 🎶✨

Their Youth Council put together such an intentional gathering centered around community, music, and local vendors. We were also excited to see some of our Media Arts students step onto the stage and share their talent:
🎤 MelAncholia! @melancholia_la 
🎸 Los Alkies @losalkies 
🎶 JM4C @jm4c__ 

And we got to witness some more incredibly talented bands, including The Quintuplets and Iron Orchids! 🎸🔥🌸

Thank you, Las Fotos Project, for partnering with us and creating space for young artists to connect, perform, and celebrate community. It was an honor to be part of such a special night, and we look forward to many more! 💛

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¡Tuvimos una noche increíble en el evento comunitario de @lasfotosproject el 1 de agosto! 🎶✨

Su Consejo Juvenil organizó un encuentro muy especial centrado en la comunidad, la música y los vendedores locales. También nos emocionó ver a algunos de nuestros estudiantes de Artes Audiovisuales subir al escenario y compartir su talento:
🎤 MelAncholia! @melancholia_la 
🎸 Los Alkies @losalkies 
🎶 JM4C @jm4c__ 

Y pudimos disfrutar de otras bandas increíblemente talentosas, como The Quintuplets e Iron Orchids! 🎸🔥🌸
Gracias, Las Fotos Project, por colaborar con nosotros y crear un espacio para que los jóvenes artistas se conecten, actúen y celebren la comunidad. Fue un honor ser parte de una noche tan especial, ¡y esperamos muchas más! 💛
Huge appreciation to Erika Castellanos and her Com Huge appreciation to Erika Castellanos and her Community Engagement team at J.P. Morgan Chase for so consistently demonstrating their commitment to the families and residents of the communities they serve.

Young Musicians Foundation was honored to be part of last week’s Back-to-School Resource Fair hosted by the Chase branch at 4426 Gage Ave. in Bell, CA. Hundreds of parents, guardians, and children from the surrounding communities attended the event, where they received free backpacks and other school supplies.

It was a wonderful opportunity for YMF to introduce ourselves—and reconnect with many familiar faces—while meeting new families from these communities. We are grateful to J.P. Morgan Chase for creating opportunities like these that strengthen community connections and support local students as they prepare for the new school year.

Muchísimas gracias a Erika Castellanos y a su equipo de participación comunitaria de J.P. Morgan Chase por demostrar de manera constante su dedicación a las familias y los residentes de las comunidades a las que prestan servicio.

Young Musicians Foundation tuvo el honor de participar en la Feria de Recursos para el Regreso a Clases celebrada la semana pasada y organizada por el banco Chase, ubicado en 4426 Gage Ave., en Bell (CA). Cientos de padres, tutores y niños de las comunidades locales asistieron al evento, donde recibieron mochilas y otros materiales escolares de forma gratuita.

Fue una oportunidad maravillosa para que YMF nos diéramos a conocer —y volviéramos a ver a muchas caras conocidas— al tiempo que conocíamos a nuevas familias de estas comunidades. Agradecemos a J.P. Morgan Chase por crear oportunidades como estas, que fortalecen las conexiones con la comunidad y apoyan a los estudiantes locales mientras se preparan para el nuevo año escolar.
It’s moments like these that capture the importanc It’s moments like these that capture the importance of pouring into our youth! 

Last week, our 🎧DJ students were booked by Inspire Together LA, a South Central-based youth services, career development and housing nonprofit @inspire2together to bring the vibes to their Community Resource and Job Fair at Amino Pat Brown Charter High School.

For one of our students, DJ Giancarlo, this was his first time performing a set in front of a live audience, and he deeply appreciated the ability to practice his craft at such a well-attended event. Shoutout to DJ Ruben for bringing the vibes, and a special thank you to Inspire Together LA for providing them with that opportunity!

#creativecareer #pathway 

¡Son momentos como estos los que reflejan la importancia de invertir en nuestros jóvenes!

La semana pasada, nuestros alumnos de DJ fueron contratados por Inspire Together LA, una organización sin fines de lucro dedicada al desarrollo profesional y la vivienda de los jóvenes con sede en South Central @inspire2together, para animar su Feria de Recursos Comunitarios y Empleo en el instituto Amino Pat Brown Charter High School.

Para uno de nuestros alumnos, DJ Giancarlo, era la primera vez que se ponía delante de un público en directo, y agradeció enormemente la oportunidad de poner en práctica sus habilidades en un evento con tanta asistencia. ¡Un aplauso para DJ Ruben por animar el ambiente, y un agradecimiento especial a Inspire Together LA por brindarles esa oportunidad!
We’re excited to share that Young Musicians Founda We’re excited to share that Young Musicians Foundation has been awarded a 2026-27 Organizational Grant from LA County Department of Arts & Culture! 🎉

This support helps us continue providing free music and creative opportunities for youth across Los Angeles. We’re greatful to @CountyofLA and Supervisor @HollyJMitchell for investing in the next generation of creators.

Thank you for believing in our mission! 💙
@LACountyArts

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¡Nos emociona compartir que Young Musicians Foundation ha recibido una subvención organizacional para el período 2026-27 del Departmento de Artesian y Cultura del Condado de Los Ángeles! 🎉 

Esta apoyo nos permits seguir ofreciendo música gratuita y oportunidades creativas para jóvenes de todo Los Ángeles. Agradecemos al @CountyofLA y a Supervisora @HollyJMitchell por invertir en la próxima generación de artistas y creadores. 

¡Gracias por creer en nuestra misión! 💙 @LACountyArts
Thank you to everyone who joined us for In The Mix Thank you to everyone who joined us for In The Mix! 🎶

A special thank you to Darian Cowgill for sharing his knowledge and giving us an inside look at the art of music production. 

See you at the next workshop! 🎧✨

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¡Gracias a todos los que nos acompañaron en In The Mix! 🎶

Un agradecimiento especial a Darian Cowgill por compartir sus conocimientos y darnos una mirada exclusiva al art de la producción musical.

¡Nos vemos en el próximo taller! 🎧✨

📸: @catthhiiee
Join us July 29th at 4pm-5pm as MUSE/IQUE’s @muse. Join us July 29th at 4pm-5pm as MUSE/IQUE’s @muse.ique On The Road presents, ‘Defiantly Joni Mitchell’. Joni Mitchell was a pioneer singer-songwriting, musician and overall artist who went on to inspire generations of women within music. Come to learn more about her life through live theatre education, music performances and dynamic storytelling.

This is a free event open to all of our YMF Community here in South LA, we welcome you to join us as a part of their MUSE/IQUE On The Road: Community Tours

For more information click the link in our bio, we hope to see you there!

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Acompáñanos el 29 de julio, de 4 - 5 pm en el evento que presenta @muse.ique On The Road, de MUSE/IQUE: “Defiantly Joni Mitchell”. 
#Joni Mitchell fue una cantante y compositora pionera, además de una artista en general, que inspiró a generaciones de mujeres en el mundo de la música. Ven a conocer mejor su vida a través de actividades teatrales en directo, actuaciones musicales y narraciones dinámicas.

Se trata de un evento gratuito, abierto a toda nuestra comunidad YMF, aquí en el sur de Los Ángeles. Los invitamos a unirse a nosotros como parte de su iniciativa «MUSE/IQUE On The Road: Community Tours».

Para más información, haga clic en el enlace de nuestra biografía. ¡Esperamos veros allí!
Looking for a space to create, connect, and be ins Looking for a space to create, connect, and be inspired? 🎶✨

Come hang out at Creative Drop-In, every Tuesday from 3-6PM. Bring a project you’re working on, try something new, or just enjoy a welcoming creative space! 🎧💻

FREE • Ages 18-24 • No experience needed 

📍Young Musicians Foundation 
1044 E Jefferson Blvd, Suite A, Los Angeles CA 90011
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