SOL-LA Music Academy

Specialties

SOL-​LA Music Academy is a non-​profit performing arts organization. SOL-LA’s mission is to provide high quality performing arts education to students from all backgrounds and economic circumstances, in an engaging and encouraging environment fostering achievement and community. Our comprehensive program reflects the belief that vibrant cultural education nurtures all areas of learning, connects diverse societies and enhances enjoyment of life. We offer a range of music education opportunities from individual and group instrument lessons to early education, ensembles, and chorus.

History

Established in 2007.

Since the 1980’s, public school cutbacks in the arts have left our youth bereft of an essential part of education. Founded in 2007 as a non-​profit 501 © (3) performing arts community school, SOL-LA’s programs are designed to fill the gap in our youth’s music education by providing comprehensive music and performing arts education from early childhood through high school and through music, transform the lives of children and the communities around them.

Meet the Business Owner

Margaret L.

Business Owner

Margaret Lysy was born in Belfast, Northern Ireland. She performs frequently with international chamber ensembles on both violin & viola. A recipient of numerous prizes & scholarships, Margaret Lysy’s studies were pursued in England at the RNC in Manchester & the Royal College, London. In Montréal, Canada, she created a dynamic outreach program for youth in music. She coaches music students at Santa Monica HS and offers oversight and teaching skills to numerous music outreach programs.

Chan Ho Yun (Co-​Artistic Director)

He is currently on the faculties of The Colburn School of the Performing Arts & Claremont Graduate School. He is the Founder & Director of the Montecito International Music Festival & Rainbow Music Academy, a non-​profit organization for underprivileged children. Awarded the D.S.C.M. from Sydney Conservatorium of Music, M. M — Southern Methodist University, & D.M.A. — University of Southern California.