Michael Saei has served as the president, principal, and founder of First Financial Capital since 2004. Outside of work, Michael Saei and his wife, Katy, proudly support the Los Angeles Philharmonic (LA Phil) as members of the Board of Overseers.
LA Phil operates a variety of community programs designed to encourage artistic and cultural growth. One such program, the Youth Orchestra Los Angeles (YOLA), provides free instruments and intensive music training to youth in the Los Angeles area, supporting them in their pursuit of academic success.
The YOLA at EXPO Center element of the program serves more than 300 students and includes three orchestras. Students attend four days each week and receive extensive mentorship and group lessons. They also have the opportunity to perform at the Hollywood Bowl and the Walt Disney Concert Hall.
Meanwhile, YOLA at HOLA (Heart of Los Angeles) offers after-school orchestra instruction for students in the Rampart District area. Serving an average of 250 students, the program includes singing, music creativity, and ensemble rehearsals, as well as academic tutoring.
YOLA at Torres, on the campus of Esteban E. Torres High School, includes college preparation courses as well as performing arts. It serves 180 students and provides 15 hours per week of academic tutoring and musical instruction.
The newest program, YOLA at Camino Nuevo, brings YOLA education into the school day. Serving nearly 300 elementary school students, this program seeks to investigate connections between music learning and academics in partnership with the USC Brain and Creativity Institute.
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