Young Musicians Foundation

Young Musicians Foundation Empowering students to discover creativity, connection, and joy through music since 1955.

We’re always happy to see an invitation for our YMF Ensemble : Los South Central Players to perform at the historic Cent...
10/08/2026

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

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 👁👄👁 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 Central Avenue Jazz Festival

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 👁👄👁 ese día. ¡No duden en etiquetar a quien reconozcan en las imágenes!

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with us!🎉Join us on Saturday, October 3, from 10 AM–1 PM at Fremont Wellness Center an...
10/01/2026

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 Assemblymember 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 following weekly FREE classes are still open for enrollment, make sure to sign up before we reach capacity:🎸Guitar M...
09/25/2026

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!

09/24/2026

🎸 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. 💛

09/23/2026

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 Hurri
Actors: cathieee 🦋 . & 𝕷𝖔𝖘 𝕬𝖑𝖐𝖎𝖊𝖘
Beat by Drop-In TA: Max F.
Song: “Get Hype” by Cathie, Miguel, & Obee Obee Bars

Our donors are amazing, and they donate amazing gear. We use a lot of it in our classes and programs, but sometimes we c...
09/17/2026

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

09/15/2026

Kind of chic to be performing at Central Avenue Jazz Festival 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 Central Avenue Jazz Festival 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’s your opportunity to see YMF, take a look at our September-October cal...
09/11/2026

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 Central Avenue Jazz Festival 🎷

🎤Open Mic Nights with Street Poets Inc. 🎤

AND our First Week of Classes! 🎶

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 Central Avenue Jazz Festival 🎷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 Sounds of LA County! 🎶💛108 free concerts across 27 parks, celebrating the culture, diver...
09/10/2026

We had such an amazing night at Sounds of LA County! 🎶💛

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 | 𝕷𝖔𝖘 𝕬𝖑𝖐𝖎𝖊𝖘
🎤Jynesiis | JYNESIIS
🎻Neighborhood Music School | Neighborhood Music School
🎸Cotorrock

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

Thank you Sounds of LA County for creating space for artists to connect, perform, and celebrate community. 💛

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¡Tuvimos una noche increíble en Sounds of LA County! 🎶💛

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 | 𝕷𝖔𝖘 𝕬𝖑𝖐𝖎𝖊𝖘
🎤Jynesiis | JYNESIIS
🎻 Neighborhood Music School | Neighborhood Music School
🎸 Cotorrock

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

Gracias Sounds of LA County por crear un espacio para que los artistas se conecten, actúen y celebren la comunidad. 💛

📷: cathieee 🦋 .

If the following sounds like you or someone you know then we have the perfect opportunity:• Enjoy serving your community...
09/09/2026

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 [email protected] 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.

Address

1044 East Jefferson Boulevard , Suite A
Los Angeles, CA
90011

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+13239780065

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