News & Stories

Explore our programs in action! From educator spotlights and event highlights, to coverage in local and national media, check out how we’re making a difference through the power of music education.

Stories & Spotlights

Alumni Spotlight: Andréa Wood

Meet ETM Alumna, Andréa Wood. Andréa, who started with ETM in 2018, has had an accomplished career as a musician, composer, and educator. She shares with us how she got…
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From Intern to Music Teacher

Meet teacher, Yancy Garcia, who started with ETM in the spring 2024 as a music teacher intern in our inaugural cohort of ETM’s Workforce Development Program. Yancy shares with us…
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ETM in the News

PoliticsNY and amNY Metro | 2024 Power Players in Education

ETM CEO, Dr. Janice Weinman, has been named as a 2024 PoliticsNY and amNY Metro Power Player in Education for her major contributions to music education for underserved students. The list honors dedicated leaders who champion progress and success in all forms of education. We are honored to be included and congratulate all the honorees.
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amNY Op-ed | Hire local musicians for our schools

In this op-ed for amNY, ETM CEO Janice Weinman and City Council Member Shaun Abreu focus on the impending NYC teacher shortage. They examine the causes for the shortage and propose an innovative solution that is grounded in our experience with teacher workforce development.
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