About

Harmony Project Phoenix

At Harmony Project Phoenix, we firmly believe that talent knows no zip code. Every child, regardless of their socioeconomic background, deserves the gift of music education. Our nonprofit organization is dedicated to providing free, high-quality music education to children from low-income communities, empowering them to flourish and excel.

With a steadfast commitment to serving over 350 students, our year-round music-mentoring programs serve as powerful catalysts for positive change in their lives. Through the transformative power of music, we not only nurture their musical talents but also foster their personal growth, envisioning each child becoming a productive, responsible, and caring citizen.

Our Mission

Harmony Project harnesses the transformative power of music to increase access to higher education for underserved students by removing systemic barriers to achievement through academic and social support.

We strive to achieve a world in which all students – regardless of color, income, background, or zip code – have equal access to opportunities to make music and the resources needed to thrive in college and beyond.

Empathic Culture

We see the world through the eyes of the people we serve.

Teach to Learn, Learn to Teach

We value the culture of inquiry.

Challenge the Status Quo

We challenge the status quo by working towards a future of equality and inclusivity.

Excellence as a Process

We believe in the power of process. Excellence is not an endpoint, but a journey and we will always strive to improve ourselves and our work.

Leadership & Staff

Diogo Pereira

Executive Director

Sabrina Hu

Flute & Director of Curriculum

Montserrat Hernandez

Violin & Director of Operations

Ashley Martin

ASL Choir Program Manager

Leslie PozoL

Director of the Orquesta Juvenil Latino Caribeña

Paula Lastra

Violin & Director of the Orquesta Juvenil

Jean Salas

Double Bass & Site Coordinator

Tara Fatima

ASL Choir Lead Instructor

Yessania Corrales

Site Coordinator

Teaching Team

Jaider Arteaga

Percussion

Roman Rivera

Violin

Wesley Weidig

Guitar

Emilio Vargas

Saxophone

Alexandra Chea

Clarinet Teacher

Robert Peterson

Low brass

Manuel Peña

Mariachi Director

Su Yin Tan

Choir & Musicianship

Paul Reid

Trumpet

Elizabeth Valenzuela

Strings Specialist

Elijah Baik

Cello

Armando Salas

Woodwind Specialist

Board

DAVID BERNSTEIN

Chairperson of the Board

DIOGO PEREIRA

Executive Director & Board Secretary

ROBERT L. YOUNG

Director & Treasurer

CANDACE LAUCK

Director

ROBERT CASILLAS

Director