Empowering Youth Musicians
Side by Side Arts was founded by high school musicians who wish to make music education accessible to young students in El Sistema programs across the country. We believe that becoming a good musician requires a well-rounded education on all aspects of music beyond private lessons. From learning with instructors and peers, we believe that students can grow and develop into stronger musicians.
Our Impact
By the numbers
30+
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Our Structure
Virtual Instruction
All instruction is delivered virtually through Google Meet, allowing us to connect high school instructors with El Sistema students nationwide, regardless of location.
Class Overview
Each week, students in grades 3-8 participate in 45-minute group lessons covering topics like music theory, history, technique, and masterclasses. Students also have the option to sign up for private lessons (30-45 minutes), which run alongside their group instruction and are completely free and optional.
Our Purpose
Our goal is to help young musicians explore the full richness of what it means to be a musician, from performing for others, listening critically, to learning from history.
Our instructors have attended...
Boston University Tanglewood Institute
"It starts here": Six weeks in the middle of the woods at the summer home of the BSO, and the home of our founders!
Interlochen Center for the Arts
The global destination for musicians, where music is made in Michigan around a beautiful lake
Peabody Institute Vocal Performance Academy
The advanced program within the Peabody Preparatory of Johns Hopkins University for advanced teen classical singers
Seattle Youth Symphony Orchestra
The biggest youth symphony orchestra organization in the US that has 5 full orchestras.
Colburn Conservatory of Music
An internationally renowned performing arts school in Los Angeles providing "the highest quality music and dance education"
All-State Festivals
Our team has represented many of our state’s premier musicians in All-State Festivals!
Contact Us
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