MISSION & VISION
AMB is dedicated to addressing the unique talents and challenges of blind youth by developing their musical, creative, cognitive, physical and social skills through education in music and the performing arts.
Our vision is a world where a comprehensive education in music and the performing arts will be available to blind youth regardless of economic status or geography. With the development of their unique talents they will be able to integrate into mainstream educational and workplace settings, while inspiring and contributing to the larger community.
The Academy of Music for the Blind (AMB)
Throughout the 20 years AMB has been holding its on-site program in the greater Los Angeles area, AMB has amassed unparalleled experience teaching musically-talented blind youth. And, now with the successful launch of AMB’s Online Saturday Program, students get a full compliment of lessons in:
Piano
Guitar/Bass/Ukulele
Winds: Recorder, Flute, Clarinet, Sax
Drums/Percussion
Voice/Choir
Drama/Dance
Braille Music /Ear Training/ Theory
Composing/Arranging
Typing/Technology/Coding
AMB teachers are not merely top music teachers of
the blind, they are also professional working
musicians able to teach students widely varying music genres:
Classical
Pop
Jazz
Rock
R&B
International Folk
Using ZOOM, students
effortlessly glide between each class, while AMB’s Technology officer
is constantly present to help
resolve any video/sound/connection issues that may
occur at the student’s location.
To find out more about AMB Online, to apply for
enrollment, or to inquire about teaching
opportunities at AMB Online, contact us at:
email: info@ouramb.org
ph: 626-358-5379
Here’s a beautiful short video captured by Josh Groban’s Find Your Light Foundation that tells our story, vision and current needs.
How to Help
AMB depends on private donations from individuals, corporations and foundations to fund 50% of our operating budget and to provide scholarships. We are dedicated to serving every talented blind student that can benefit from our program. You can make a significant difference by sponsoring our students.
Come See One of Our Events
Our talented students love to perform! Come and enjoy their inspiring performances at our annual Spring and Winter concerts. Check out our Calendar of Events to get details on all AMB performance dates.
Media, Press & Artist Friends
AMB welcomes artists that would like to support our organization by helping spread the word about AMB’s mission. We are grateful to have amazingly talented artists such as Tina Guo, Marie Digby, Justin Kauflin, Roger Bart, Ivan Rutherford, Julie Garnye and many others visit and perform for our students.