Music Education for All is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Las Vegas, Nevada.
To provide children and adults in our community, regardless of background or income, the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive through music education. We aim to empower creativity, build confidence, and inspire lifelong engagement with the musical arts.
These initiatives directly support the mission to provide inclusive, high-quality music education and empower lifelong engagement:
Provide need-based tuition assistance to ensure no student is turned away due to financial hardship.
Run week-long camps for kids and teens during summer breaks, combining music instruction, collaboration, and fun community activities.
Host regular concerts featuring student musicians to showcase their progress, build confidence, and engage the community.
Establish a library of instruments that students can borrow, reducing cost barriers for families.
Coordinate performances at local senior centers to bring joy, foster intergenerational connection, and give students real-world experience.
...and much more!
President
Patricia serves as the founder and president of New York Music Academy in Las Vegas, established in 2002. With over twenty years dedicated to advancing students' musical development, she brings experience from her teaching career, which began in Long Island, NY, in 1996. Identifying disparities in access to high-quality music education in Las Vegas, Patricia established the nonprofit to address these challenges. As president, Patricia leads MEFA's initiatives, outreach efforts, upholds the organization’s commitment to excellence and accessibility in music education to meet the needs of our community.
Treasurer
Secretary
Winnie is a finance professional and longtime Las Vegas resident with a strong connection to music. She grew up playing the piano, which develped her early appreciation for the arts. Winnie earned both her undergraduate and graduate degrees from UNLV and has lived in Las Vegas for over 20 years. She brings financial expertise, leadership experience, and a personal commitment to music education to her role with the nonprofit.
Communications Chair
Strategy Coordinator
Ellie is a Las Vegas native currently studying at Carnegie Mellon University. She is an accomplished cellist with extensive performance and competition experience. She began studying cello at the age of two and has since earned recognition at the state and regional levels as a soloist, ensemble member, and orchestral musician. Ellie's artistic prowess and perspectives will strengthen engagement, support organizational growth, and expand equitable access to music education.
Youth Development Advisor
Marketing
Fundraising
Amelie is a high school student and accomplished pianist and figure skater from Las Vegas. She began playing piano at age three and has received awards at the state, regional, and international levels. Amelie is passionate about supporting the arts and has felt deep connections with arts-related businesses, helping them grow, thrive, and expand their reach. Amelie supports the foundation's fundraising, donor relations, and social media management, while also mentoring students in piano and music theory.
These could be you!
Kelsey has been playing the clarient for six years and describes musie as a powerful source of joy, mindfulness, and connection. Inspired by the opportunities that music has given her, Kelsey plans to pursue music in college and hopes to make it a lifelong career. Her passion is to share the gift of music with others and help young people experience the same positive impact that music has had on her life.
A former student of the foundation, Matthew attends the University of Pennsylvania majoring in Mechanical Engineering and Physics. Matthew cites his 12 year journey playing classical music as one of his most valuable life experiences. He manages the MEFA website and digital communications, as well as supports the organization's various events and initiatives.
This could be you!