“The YA Arts Lab program was very fun, educational, and a pleasant experience. The instructor was very informative. His passion for music was evident. He had patience, he was kind, and he was extremely interactive. The students participated in every lesson. They were eager to attend each lesson. He involved all students, encouraged all students, and demonstrated to all students by participating with the instruments.”

“We absolutely LOVED working with Andres from Young Audiences! He's an amazing educator. Our 4th-6th grade students were engaged from start to finish. They loved working with the instruments and learning about music from other cultures. The finale performance by 'From Samba to Salsa' was amazing. The group had everyone on their feet and clapping along. We highly recommend this experience.”

“My students had a great time working with our teaching artist. Each week my students were more engaged than the last. The instructor was very active and knowledgeable about the different types of music. Students enjoyed playing the instruments during their lessons and loved the performance from Samba to Salsa.”

“The program fostered high levels of engagement and enthusiasm—students who don’t typically participate in traditional classroom settings were especially energized by the hands-on, collaborative nature of percussion. Teachers observed increased confidence, teamwork, and focus among students, as well as stronger connections across grade levels.”