A young Black woman playing the cello in a music studio, wearing a hoodie with a 'Team World Series' logo, with another woman in the background wearing a mask.

Who We Are

The Art of Music was founded in 2009 with a mission to promote the performance and appreciation of art music in Kenya and to use its transformative power to change lives, particularly of those living in underprivileged areas of the country. We believe art music, with its traditions of structure, discipline, and excellence, can offer a great awakening and opportunity to a broad spectrum of Kenyan youth.

Through its initiatives, the Art of Music Foundation supports thousands of children across projects in Nairobi and Mombasa and is engaged in social welfare programs to support the wider community of parents, siblings, and family members.

Our Mission

To empower young people by providing access to music education, creative opportunities, and mentorship that encourage self-expression, discipline, and community connection.

Our Vision

A future where every young person, regardless of background, has the opportunity to explore their creativity and build confidence through music.

The Leadership Team

  • Elizabeth Njoroge

    Founder & Executive Director

  • Julius Kip'ngetich

    Chairman

  • Judy Macharia

  • Irene Mukiri

  • Peter Maddens

  • Duncan Wambugu.

Our Centres

Head Office

NBST, Ngara Road, Nairobi

Ghetto Classics, Mukuru

Reuben Centre,Mukuru Kwa Reuben

Ghetto Classics, Mombasa

Mikindani Primary School, Mombasa

Ghetto Classics, Korogocho

St John’s Church and Community Centre, Korogocho

National Youth Orchestra of Kenya

Various Centres (Residential Programme)

Safaricom Youth Orchestra

Safaricom Headquarters, Waiyaki Way, Nairobi

Our Partners & Sponsors

The Art of Music Foundation is forever grateful to our sponsors, whose generosity facilitates the growth and success of our projects.

This year, we received support from the following individuals and organizations:

Sponsors

EAST AFRICA RE-INSURANCE

CREATIVE VISIONS FOUNDATION

BORLETTI BUITONI TRUST LONDON

DATA SAVANNA LTD

FOUNDATION ROSTENNE

BRIAN KAMIRI

DAVIS & SHIRTLIFF LTD

CORINNE SCHULTZ

FARM TO FEED LIMITED

ROBERT HOWARD

ROSANNA NEVARD

STONEX FINANCIAL LTD

DYNAMO SP Z O O

ROSANNA NEVARD

HARRIET ARNOLD FAULKES

JAMES PHILIP MAINA NDEGWA

PROJECT MUSIC HEALS US

TERRANOVA TEAM

PEMBROKE HOUSE SCHOOL

RUBYSTYNE & KIRK W WHALUM

TANA ANTHONY

VZW

THE M-PESA FOUNDATION

THE RENAISSANCE WAY

YOUTH THEATRE KENYA

CHARITY CONNECT

WORLD BANK/UK FOUNDATION

ZELBO LIMITED

SEGAL FOUNDATION

POLISH FOUNDATION

LYDIA CHARLOTTE JOHNSON

JEF NEVE

EMMRICH REBECCA

STEPHANIE SCHILLER

VDH DEV LIMITED

GENERAL ACCIDENT INSURANCE

LUCY SQUIRE

GATHER VENTURES

KERENZA PEACOCK

JOHN GICHUNGU

THE REGISTERED BHAGWAJI

ST MICHAELS ANGELS CHURCH

Statistics Overview

3000+

Youth in our programmes since 2009

1.5 Tons

0f food support given through our programmes

1500+

Hours of both in person and online musical instruction in 2024

476

Assorted Instruments for our school programs

389

New Students in 13 centres throughout Kenya this year

5

Students received artistic scholarships in 2024