Music Lessons for Vulnerable Communities!

Meet Valentin, an eleven year old musician from San Juan de Miraflores, Perú. Valentin is one of our most talented and hard working student who consistently participates in our classes, shows continous curiousity and intrigue, and passionately practices at least two hours daily. MFW met Valentin through its partnership with Los Violines de San Juan, a violin ensemble located in the district of San Juan de Miraflores in Lima, Perú. This particular geographic location of Lima is known for its high levels of crime and poverty, with many of its citizens lacking basic commodities such as water and electricity. 

Valentin engages in violin, piano, and composition lessons weekly with Musicians for the World faculty. He shows much dedication and has shown an extraordinary potential for both music and his academic studies (he is the top student in his middle school!).

On May 26, 2023, a MFW co-founder, Jesus Saenz, traveled to Perú to give a masterclass and lessons to members of Los Violines de San Juan. During this trip, he was able to gift an advanced, ¾ violin labeled JTL along with a high quality rosin by Bella Rosin of New York to Valentin. This instrument is going to open an abundance of doors for Valentin as he embarks on his musical journey. He is finally ready to apply for summer camps, scholarships, and, soon enough, he wishes to audition for universities abroad. 

We want to thank to all of our supporters who make moment like these possible through their endless, generous support. Because of you, another life has been changed through music. Thank you.