{"id":2281,"date":"2021-08-11T20:46:16","date_gmt":"2021-08-12T03:46:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/etmonline.org\/los-angeles\/?post_type=news&p=2281"},"modified":"2026-03-26T11:46:37","modified_gmt":"2026-03-26T18:46:37","slug":"music-helped-reese-create-and-strengthen-connections","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/etmonline.org\/los-angeles\/news\/music-helped-reese-create-and-strengthen-connections\/","title":{"rendered":"Reese, Student"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Student\u00a0Reese<\/strong><\/span>, who recently graduated from 5th Grade, moved to California one month before the COVID-19 lockdown. She immediately faced the challenges of adapting to a new school in a new environment, on top of dealing with the pandemic.<\/p>

Reese became immersed in ETM-LA\u2019s music program at her new school through distance learning. Through the isolation of learning outside of the classroom, Reese shares: \u201cMusic class made it easier to get to know more people.\u201d<\/p>

Reese\u2019s mother,\u00a0Maria<\/strong><\/span>, says: \u201cMusic class really played a big role in her coping with the lockdown. It was a really great experience for her since it was done through virtual classes. She also gave herself time to play her ukulele and learn new songs she likes.\u201d<\/p>

Music helped Reese feel connected to her peers, and Reese\u2019s family back home is so happy seeing her doing well after their move. Music helped Reese feel connected to her peers, and Reese\u2019s family back home is so happy seeing her doing well after their move. Reese shares: \u201cI\u2019ve made a bunch of new friends and met some amazing new teachers through music and singing!\u201d<\/p>

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Reese & vocal ensemble members perform \u201cThula Klizeo\u201d \u2013 ETM-LA 2021 Music Festival<\/em><\/p>

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Our staff and music teachers continue to provide robust instruction and distance learning resources. Your support ensures that students from under-resourced communities can continue receiving music education as part of the core curriculum.<\/p>

Thank you for your support of our mission to ensure that thousands of children across Los Angeles County continue receiving the life-changing benefits of music education. In the upcoming 2021-22 school year, ETM-LA is partnering with 50 schools and serving over 21,000 students. Help us Keep the Music Playing today!<\/p>

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