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
ANNA MARIA MALDONADO
Director
CANDACE LAUCK
Director
DAMIAN PEREZ
Director
ROBERT CASILLAS
Director