Mission

Project STEP (String Training Education Program) recognizes that certain racial and ethnic minorities are vastly underrepresented in classical music.

Our mission is to address this imbalance by identifying musically talented children from underrepresented Boston and surrounding communities, providing them with comprehensive music and string instrument instruction. We set the highest standards for our students, provide mentoring and performance opportunities, and create a network of support for our students, their families, and their communities.

What We Do

Project STEP provides the following for its participants:

-Weekly private lessons
-Weekly class instruction in music theory and solfège
-Two master classes each season taught by established artists
-Chamber music coaching
-Student recitals
-Orchestral music coaching
-Opportunity to attend numerous performances each year by established artists and ensembles
-Summer music study
-Parent Council with monthly meetings
-Continuing guidance into the conservatory / university level and beyond
-Low-interest loans available for the purchase of musical instruments after graduation