Students perform national anthem for 17,000 at Climate Pledge Arena
On January 25, 2025, three talented Key to Change students —Sid Siravara, Eden Pawlos, and Mason Nguyen—took center ice at Climate Pledge Arena to perform the national anthem before a packed crowd of 17,000 hockey fans. With an arrangement by our own music instructor Geoffrey Liu, their performance moved the audience to sing along before the Seattle Kraken went on to defeat the Pittsburgh Penguins 4-1.
Key to Change alumni inspire young artists at Seattle PTSA Reflections event
Key to Change alumni Zora Rose Mtunga (Seattle Central College, finance major) and Jolene Nguyen (University of Washington, biochemistry major) were the keynote speakers at the Seattle Council PTSA’s National PTA Reflections contest on February 2, 2025. The event celebrated a talented cohort of student artists from Seattle schools, along with their families, recognizing their […]
Honoring the legacy of Richard D. Swaisgood
Key to Change believes that world-class music instruction can have transformative effects in underserved communities. Today, we are grateful to share a story of generosity that will help sustain our mission. In August of 2023, we lost a remarkable supporter of the arts and social justice, Richard D. “Dick” Swaisgood. Dick was committed to causes […]
Our annual Holiday Concert brought the community together
Last Saturday, Key to Change hosted our annual Holiday Concert at our studio in Renton—and it was our most successful one yet! With record-breaking attendance and a standing-room-only crowd, the concert was a celebration of the season, our students, and our wonderful community. The festive afternoon event brought together a diverse audience of community members, […]
Alumna Malak Ali describes what your support means for students like her
Malak shares her journey with Key to Change, and the many ways it changed her life and future.
October was amazing—with student soloing alongside symphony orchestras, and a special masterclass
Two students performed as guest soloists, and one of the world’s best flutists gave a class at our Renton studio.
Students share poignant insights on ‘Unmute The Voices’
Over the summer, our founder and executive director, Dr. Quinton Morris, sat down with four Key to Change students to talk with them about their experiences studying the violin and viola, how their lessons have helped them outside of music, why representation is important in classical music, and more. We think you’ll agree that all […]
Join us for free info sessions Sept. 9 and Sept. 11
Stop by and learn about our studio and lesson options, meet our instructors, hear current students perform, and more.
Starting in September, we will offer lessons in Des Moines!
In September 2024, Key to Change will open a second location in Des Moines making lessons more accessible to students who live nearby.
Seahawks & Delta Air Lines Surprise Founder Dr. Quinton Morris with the Delta Community Captain Award
The Seattle Seahawks and Delta Air Lines employees arrived at Key to Change, where they surprised Dr. Quinton Morris with the Delta Community Captain Award while he was giving a violin lesson to a student. In addition to the employees, staff members from the Seattle Symphony, students, parents, and Key to Change staff were in […]
