Russell Steinberg, Founder and Artistic Director
Listen to our most recent Los Angeles Concert – Monday, April 20, 2026- Ambassador Auditorium, Pasadena, CA and check out our students in a very moving commercial presented by AT&T
(and hear MORE here)
“My time at LAYO was absolutely wonderful. It shaped me as a musician and as a person.
LAYO changed my life for the better and was one of the best decisions I have ever made.”
Bradley Mintz – Trombone 2007-2011
““Huge thanks to Russell and all of LAYO for some of the fondest memories of my musical career.
My experience with LAYO is one of the biggest reasons why I am and will continue to be as involved in music as much as I can.”
Cory Chen – Cello 2021-2023
“Since my time in LAYO, I have earned a master’s degree in biomedical engineering. Although I did not choose to pursue music professionally, I feel that my time in the orchestra and everything I was able to learn from educators and peers has been integral to my current research, and my life. “
Jaya Nataraj – Violin 2007-2015
“Beyond the skills that LAYO helped cultivate, LAYO offered a unique community of people whose love for music cultivated lifelong friendships, unforgettable experiences, and a profound passion for the emotional power of classical music. I would not be the person I am today without LAYO!”
Nathan Simantob – Violin 2004-2015