{"id":5223,"date":"2025-05-16T12:39:35","date_gmt":"2025-05-16T19:39:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/etmonline.org\/los-angeles\/?post_type=news&p=5223"},"modified":"2026-03-30T15:33:46","modified_gmt":"2026-03-30T22:33:46","slug":"spotlight-on-student-annika","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/etmonline.org\/los-angeles\/news\/spotlight-on-student-annika\/","title":{"rendered":"Annika, Student"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Thank you for your commitment to providing equity and access to quality music education in under-resourced schools across Los Angeles County. Because of your generosity, Annika, a 5th Grade Orchestra Student, is discovering her purpose and sense of self.<\/p>

Annika shares, “I really like playing the cello because it makes me feel like me. Learning music makes me feel really good and it tells me that I need to relax\u2026it makes me feel better. When I was [younger] I would always listen to music and my mom would sing to me. I\u2019m still growing. Everyone has something to give to the world, and for me, it\u2019s music.”<\/p>

Music plays a big part in shaping Annika\u2019s identity. Through ETM-LA\u2019s music class, Annika is able to explore, grow, and take pride in her work. 98% of parents at ETM-LA partner schools believe that music education is important for their school community (2024-25 parent surveys).\u00a0<\/p>

Every child deserves the right to music in school. Thank you for your belief in our mission to ensure that all children have hope for a brighter future through music. We are stronger with you!<\/p>

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“As a leader in the orchestra, Annika is thoughtful, intelligent, <\/span>and a role model. I see her dedication, consistency, and attention <\/span>to detail in music transfer to her life beyond the classroom.”<\/span><\/strong><\/p>

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