Specialties
Let's Make Music is inviting everyone to pick up a new instrument and play. We are a non-profit group of musicians providing affordable lessons for prospective musicians age 5 and up.
History
Established in 2012.
After teaching over 40 years, we have seen a lot of talented people who wanted their children to know about music, and to have the confidence and rewards of singing and playing an instrument.
We suddenly realized that there was a very large percentage of children who would never be able to afford an instrument or lessons. Who would help all these children to have what others have been freely given? We are still searching for ways to find students in public and private schools in our area. We offer lessons on 34 classical and folk instruments, regardless of race, creed, or fianancial ability. We are always looking for donations of instruments that are not being played, and used music books for any instrument. There is always a child who will be thrilled with the opportunity. Let's Make Music!
Meet the Business Owner: Laurel G.
Laurel Gibson had a precocious childhood, playing the piano at 21/2, the harmonica at 4, and then the mandolin and ukulele at 5. She began singing professionally and recording at 6 years old, and appeared in several venues in Los Angeles as a youngster. Being a teenager brought her the Young Artist of the Future for the city of Los Angeles, and she became friends with Jane Powell, Johnny Green, Stephanie Powers, and Tony Dow. She also appeared with Mary Pickford, Meredith Wilson, and performed in the Hollywood Bowl as a singer and dancer in The Music Man. She auditioned for Bye, Bye Birdy - but the role was given to Anne Margaret!
Laurel gave her life to the Lord as a 7 year old, watching a Billy Graham Crusade in L.A. Her commitment to her beliefs has always guided her amazing career as an entertainer, missionary, educator, minister of music, parent, and grandparent. She has served as a Minister of Music in Mormon, Catholic, Lutheran, Methodist, and Presbyterian churches and schools.