In The Band is a 501c3 nonprofit organization dedicated to bringing mobile music education programs to community centers and schools throughout Los Angeles. In The Band was founded in 2002 to fulfill the need for an affordable and culturally relevant solution to cuts in funding for music education in public schools. In the Band students work together to unlock their creativity and build self-esteem through the mentorship of professional musicians. In The Band programs create a lifelong interest in and understanding of music, one band at a time!