Young Musicians Unite

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Young Musicians Unite Young Musicians Unite believes that every student in Miami-Dade deserves access to music education.

Mission:
Young Musicians Unite is a nonprofit that believes that every student in Miami-Dade County deserves access to music education regardless of their socio-economic background. We collaborate with schools to provide free music education which has been proven to inspire personal development, foster a sense of community and prepare our future leaders. What We Do:
To empower youth, YMU provides turnkey music solutions for schools across Miami-Dade County. YMU equips schools with trained instructors, lesson plans, instruments, and all the necessary resources for a vibrant music education. By leveraging its 9 year experience of creating successful music programs, YMU ensures a seamless experience for both students and schools. The result is not just smooth communication and consistency within the music program, but also the support and oversight for teachers that eliminates teacher turnover and burnout and creates a school culture that prioritizes creative expression. This holistic approach helps schools attract and retain students, their talents, interest, and engagement. Young Musicians Unite is actively providing music programming for over 3,000 students in 35 schools this 2021/2022 school year. We engage student musicians through diverse, relatable music programs including Jazz Bands, Rock Ensembles, Music Technology, Modern Band, Beginning Band, Strings, and Drumline.

Stills from last week’s Taste of YMU. Amazing food, familiar faces, and our students setting the tone.A night of music a...
10/15/2026

Stills from last week’s Taste of YMU. Amazing food, familiar faces, and our students setting the tone.

A night of music and community in support of free music education.

Thank you to hosts Nancy & Stephen Bernstein and Guest of Honor Senator Alexis Calatayud, who presented YMU with a $600,000 state appropriation to support our work.

Special S/O to our in-kind partners who made this evening possible:
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Every child deserves access to high-quality music education. Thank you for helping make that possible.

Visit the link in our bio to find many ways to support our mission.

From the Miami Herald to Secret Miami, our Halloween Moonlight Masquerade is making the rounds. Swipe to see who’s sprea...
10/13/2026

From the Miami Herald to Secret Miami, our Halloween Moonlight Masquerade is making the rounds. Swipe to see who’s spreading the word 👀

Join us for live music, a premium open bar, delicious bites, and theatrical performances all in support of music education through Young Musicians Unite.

✨ October 22, 2026 | 8–11 PM
📍 The Sacred Space Miami
🎟️ Get your tickets through the link in bio.

You’ve seen it. Now be part of the magic.

10/12/2026

The impact of music beyond the classroom 💙🎶

Jayden’s story is a glimpse of what access to music education can make possible: confidence, community, and room to grow.

Thank you, for spotlighting our students in Miami Proud.

Watch the full feature in last week’s post on our profile.

10/08/2026

YMU Studio to filming "Diggin' On James Brown" (Tower of Power cover)

yes, making a music video in the studio is this fun 🤸‍♂️

full music video is on our YouTube, go run it back

got a TBT in our studio that goes hard? DM us and it could end up on our feed

This is why we’re playing for Doug, he is a legend in Miami music history! Join us November 14 at the iconic Miami Beach...
10/07/2026

This is why we’re playing for Doug, he is a legend in Miami music history!

Join us November 14 at the iconic Miami Beach Bandshell for a tribute celebrating his legacy and local bands.

Tickets at the link in bio. 🎸

1972. The first high school rock ensemble in the country, right here in Miami Beach.

Before Sammy Gonzalez Zeira founded YMU, he was in Doug’s classroom, guitar in hand.

41 years of showing up for students. That kind of dedication stays with you. This is the dedication that we continue to honor by continuing his legacy with the Miami Beach Rock Ensemble

Doug helped students believe in themselves. They carried that feeling far beyond the classroom.

Mac’s words say it best. Decades later, he’s helping carry Doug’s work forward.

Learn it. Play it. Pass it on. That’s how the music keeps going.

New faces at the Miami Beach Rock Ensemble . Same love for the stage. Doug’s legacy still has plenty of volume.

📆November 14.
🥁Five local bands.
🎇One night for Doug.
⏰Doors at 6 PM, music at 7 PM.
🎟️Tickets at the link in bio.
📍Miami Beach Bandshell

Behind so many musicians is a teacher who believed in them.

Tell us who was yours?

10/06/2026

Intern Spotlight: Adrian Gonzalez ✨

Music composer. High school senior. Now app builder.

🙌 Adrian explored a new side of his creativity during his month-long internship at YMU. What’s a skill you’d love to try in your next internship?

10/02/2026

“Over My Head” is out now 🪽

brought this one to life at our studio for YMU Live. Now you can take it with you wherever you go.

Watch a moment from their session, then stream the new single on Spotify 🎧

10/01/2026

Music gives students more than a skill. It gives them a place to belong. 💙

This International Music Day, celebrate with Jayden, Sammy, and the YMU community in CBS News Miami’s Miami Proud feature.

YMU provides free music education to 21,166 students each week across 131 Miami-Dade public schools, helping young people build confidence, community, and new possibilities.

Thank you, , for putting our students in the spotlight! 🎶

Address

1260 NW 29th Street
Miami, FL
33142

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 9am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 9am - 5:30pm
Thursday 9am - 5:30pm
Friday 9am - 5:30pm

Telephone

+13058146092

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