OUR STUDENTS


ELM is more than a music studio – we change the trajectory of our students’ lives through programs that are transformative and transferrable.

ELM’s ultimate goal is that students complete the program as musicians, scholars, and leaders who are prepared to thrive and contribute to their community.

Meet our Graduating Seniors

  • Abi Alvarado, Oboe

    Abi plays the oboe and flute and has been in ELM since she was 5 years old. This fall, Abi will major in animal science at UC Davis and plans to join the UC Davis Symphony. 

  • Amrit Cheema, Trumpet

    Amrit has played the trumpet in ELM for the past two years. He is looking forward to continuing his musical and academic journey at College of Marin in the fall, after which he plans to study computer science.

  • Cristian Chi, Clarinet

    Cristian has played the clarinet with ELM since he was 7 years old. He is excited to attend Dominican University of California in the fall and plans to major in biology and chemistry.

  • Andrea De Leon, Violin

    Andrea started playing violin with ELM when she was in elementary school and joined us again for her senior year. She looks forward to attending College of Marin in the fall.

  • Yasmin Díaz, Violin

    Yasmin is excited to have returned to ELM for her senior year of high school, after initially starting to learn the violin 10 years ago. She plans to transfer to UC Santa Cruz and major in psychology.

  • Angel Gomez, Flute

    Angel has been playing music with ELM since he was 5 years old. This fall he will attend UC Merced, where he hopes to study computer science engineering.

  • Esmeralda Morales, Cello

    Esmeralda has been in ELM since she was in elementary school and has enjoyed playing the cello ever since. She looks forward to attending College of Marin in the fall.

  • Valeria Solís, Cello

    Valeria has been playing the cello with ELM since she was 5 years old. She looks forward to starting college at the University of LaVerne in the fall.

  • Tavi Stafford, Trombone

    Tavi joined ELM as a trombonist four years ago. This fall he plants to study computer science at The University of Vermont and wants to continue playing music in college.

ELM provides youth with an immersive music education that empowers them to pursue their dreams and access resources they need to succeed in life.

ELM is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Our Tax ID is 46-3586448.

Thank you from all of us at ELM.