The Academy of Music for the Blind (AMB)

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The Academy of Music for the Blind (AMB)

Arts & CultureChildrenEducation
6548 Newlin Ave, Whittier, CA 90601
Phone (626) 358 - 5379
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Our mission

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.
Opportunities

Professional Musicians

We also welcome professional musicians to present musical workshops that fit in with our curriculum.
  • One-time, Occasional
  • 55+, Adults
  • Individuals
  • Indoor
  • Skilled
  • Weekends

Academy Volunteer

Anyone, age 15 and over, can volunteer as a sighted guide on Saturdays to assist students in many different ways, including ensuring smooth transitions to and from classrooms. We also welcome volunteers to prepare teachers lunches, clean up and to assist at special events. High school students can receive community service hours for the time volunteered at AMB. This is a wonderful opportunity to interact with blind children and learn about their challenges and their remarkable strengths.
  • Occasional, Weekly, Monthly
  • Teens, 55+, Adults
  • Individuals
  • Event support, Indoor
  • None, On-site
  • Weekends
Items we need

Donate Musical Instruments

Do you have any unused or unwanted, but usable musical instruments? Donate them to AMB for a tax-deductible write-off. Refurbished instruments are often awarded to students based on need. We also accept donations for silent auction items such as gift certificates, tickets and merchandise for our annual fundraiser.

To donate instruments, please contact Khim Teoh at [email protected]
  • Item Collection
About us

AMB has been serving talented blind youth since 2003 and is the only year-round music school in America solely dedicated to educating the blind and visually impaired. 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.