Living Music Foundation
Why choose Living Music Foundation?
The Living Music Foundation (LMF) provides music lessons and community trainings in Mbarara, Uganda. Leading with the understanding of the transformative impact that music can have when shared, the Living Music Foundation aims to bring musical opportunities to individuals and communities who may not have otherwise had such opportunities due to lack of funds, lack of access to equipment, or lack of...
The Living Music Foundation (LMF) provides music lessons and community trainings in Mbarara, Uganda. Leading with the understanding of the transformative impact that music can have when shared, the Living Music Foundation aims to bring musical opportunities to individuals and communities who may not have otherwise had such opportunities due to lack of funds, lack of access to equipment, or lack of music knowledge. LMF works passionately to improve and foster self esteem, cultural pride, and transferable skills—such as commitment and discipline—to all of their students. LMF hosts lessons at their center and also travels to surrounding communities for individual, group, and community trainings and lessons. The Living Music Foundation hopes to bring communities together through the universal ...
Living Music Foundation Reviews
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Unforgettable Experience of a Lifetime
by: Joshua Stone - United StatesProgram: Transform Lives Through Music as a Volunteer in UgandaMy overall takeaway is gratitude to be able to experence a month unlike any other in the course of my life. The many opportunites I had to interact with Ugandans of all ages and life conditions were phenomenal. It was life-changing, immersive, and emotional. Disan Kato and The Living Music Foundation are offering an amazing and eye-opening program. I wish this kind of program could be replicated around the globe. I trained keyboard players in several districts outside Mbarara. I worke...
Interesting and positive adventure
by: Noam - IsraelProgram: Transform Lives Through Music as a Volunteer in UgandaI went alone to volunteer in Uganda without knowing what to expect. From the very beginning the LMF staff and especially Disan and Barbara did everything to make me feel safe and comfortable. They became my family. During the month I spent in Mbarara and its surroundings, I mainly trained two choirs. The volunteering was very rewarding, although, due to different reasons (which were not always related to the LMF), I felt that my schedule wasn't intensive as I would have wished. I learned so m...
Living Music Foundation is such a beautiful new organization!
by: Elsa Thomasma - United StatesProgram: Transform Lives Through Music as a Volunteer in UgandaFrom the moment I met the staff of Living Music Foundation I could feel their passion and love for music in the way they spoke about their programs. It is clear they have a genuine desire to share their musical talents to help others grow and learn, as well as to impact communities on a larger level. The director Disan always has an authentic smile on his face that is contagious to anyone he meets. He is super responsive to questions and eager to share more about his background, Uganda, and the ...
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