Midori & Friends

Midori & Friends Follow us on Instagram, LinkedIn & TikTok Midori & Friends makes the music of today and builds the futures of tomorrow.

For 30 years Midori & Friends, founded by violin virtuoso Midori, has invested in over 300,000 students in NYC by providing tuition-free music education programs. We serve local communities by supporting those arts organizations whose purpose is to develop self-confidence, creativity and ambition in our young people. As it ignites positive social change in the rising generations of students and their families, our dynamic music education programs enrich our city and the individual lives that make it great. We believe that by acting to realize the principles of equity, inclusion, and a strong, diverse population, we help to create an environment of goodwill upon which our city depends if its citizens are to flourish.

🎶 Calling all NYC teen musicians!Applications for our 2026–27 NEXTGen Fellowship are officially open! Join a passionate ...
09/17/2026

🎶 Calling all NYC teen musicians!
Applications for our 2026–27 NEXTGen Fellowship are officially open! Join a passionate and talented cohort of young musicians while building your leadership and advocacy skills through:
🎓 Masterclasses & workshops
🎻 Private lessons
💡 Leadership & advocacy opportunities
💰 A paid stipend
Apply directly through the link in our bio.

Attention all violinists and musicians! 🎻 Know someone who is passionate about teaching violin and can make it fun for s...
09/16/2026

Attention all violinists and musicians! 🎻 Know someone who is passionate about teaching violin and can make it fun for students? We're looking for Violin Teaching Artists to teach in Queens and Brooklyn. Apply with your resume to [email protected]!

📚✨ Welcome back to school! ✨📚We are so excited to welcome students back for a new year filled with learning, instrument ...
09/10/2026

📚✨ Welcome back to school! ✨📚

We are so excited to welcome students back for a new year filled with learning, instrument discovery, and exciting new programs at Midori & Friends! 🎶

We’re wishing all of our Midori & Friends families a happy, healthy, and joy-filled school year! Happy Back-to-School Day from Midori & Friends! 🎒

09/04/2026

Meet Alina, a very valued member of our Program Team, who is also a talented French horn player! ✨

When she’s not working with our school partners and students, you can catch her performing on Broadway and other stages including Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse and, most recently, Ragtime. We’re so lucky to have her bring her passion for music both onstage and to our programs! 🎶

08/27/2026

As we prepare for the new school year, we’re excited to introduce the amazing people who make up our Program Team! They work hard each and every day to make sure our programs run smoothly and, most importantly, that students have meaningful and inspiring musical experiences. 🎶

And what makes this team even more special? They’re all musicians themselves! Meet My Tam, our Program Administrator and a talented vocalist 🎤

🎶 We are incredibly proud to announce that Midori & Friends is a recipient of the The D'Addario Foundation 's Community...
08/25/2026

🎶 We are incredibly proud to announce that Midori & Friends is a recipient of the The D'Addario Foundation 's Community Music Grant! 🎉

We are deeply grateful for the D’Addario Foundation’s continued support of Midori & Friends, our mission, and our community.

Happy ! Today is a day to celebrate our wonderful community that makes our work possible at Midori & Friends. Thank you...
08/17/2026

Happy ! Today is a day to celebrate our wonderful community that makes our work possible at Midori & Friends. Thank you for supporting music education today.

As summer winds down, we’re taking a look back at an incredible year! 🎶 Swipe through some of our favorite photos and qu...
08/12/2026

As summer winds down, we’re taking a look back at an incredible year! 🎶 Swipe through some of our favorite photos and quotes from the community that made this year so special. 💙 We hope your summer is filled with sunshine, creativity, and plenty of music!

08/03/2026

Board member Hiroshi Kawano, Executive Chairman of MUFG Americas, threw the Honorary First Pitch at Citi Field for Japanese Heritage Night!âš¾ Gary Moriwaki, Japan Society Board member, was the catcher. The special night celebrated Japanese culture and community at the Mets vs. Dodgers game, with Hiroshi and Gary both sporting limited-edition Japanese Mets jerseys for the occasion. Check out the pitch in the video below!

Check out Midori & Friends' staff retreat! Our team participated in an engaging workshop led by Gary Bagley , who brings...
07/31/2026

Check out Midori & Friends' staff retreat! Our team participated in an engaging workshop led by Gary Bagley , who brings more than 25 years of nonprofit leadership experience. Through interactive activities and discussions, we explored our shared purpose, workplace values, and organizational goals while strengthening communication and collaboration.

After a productive morning, it was time for some fun at Lucky Strike! 🎳

Big thank you to Gary for the insightful opportunity to learn and grow as a team!

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251 West 30th Street Suite 15E
New York, NY
10001

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 6:30pm
Tuesday 9am - 6:30pm
Wednesday 9am - 6:30pm
Thursday 9am - 6:30pm
Friday 9am - 6:30pm

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