MUSIC FOR HEALING.
MENTORSHIP FOR LIFE.
The Schoenfeld International Music Society (SIMS) is building a future where every young person - regardless of background -can access the transformative power of music.
A GLOBAL NETWORK, ROOTED IN COMMUNITY.
Founded by the legendary Schoenfeld sisters, SIMS has helped hundreds of students—from foster youth in Los Angeles to international conservatory hopefuls—find their voice through music. Our programs blend the rigor of classical training with the healing potential of music, backed by alumni and educators from Stanford, USC, Juilliard, and the LA Philharmonic.
OUR MISSION
SIMS promotes music education, cross-cultural exchange, and youth empowerment through world-class mentorship and wellness-centered programs. Our latest initiative, Project X, uses classical music as a powerful tool to support emotional resilience, mental health, and identity development in underserved youth.
From community pop-ups to global mentorship, we’re redefining what music education can do.
PROJECT X (2026 - 2029)
Our goal: Build a replicable model for embedding music in systems of care, education, and healing. Our bold new initiative will:
COMMUNITY ACCESS
Bring classical music into schools, shelters, and public spaces where traditional arts programs are often missing.
YOUTH SCHOLARSHIPS
Provide instruments, transportation, and digital tools to help underserved youth fully participate in music education.
GLOBAL MENTORSHIP
Pair local students with international artists and educators for intercultural exchange and one-on-one support.
IMPACT RESEARCH
Track cognitive, emotional, and social outcomes to build an evidence base for music as a wellness tool.
STORYTELLING PLATFORM
Share youth journeys through documentary film and media toolkits to inspire systems-level change.
OUR PARTNERS
