Our Story

Bridge to Music began with a simple belief: that the gift of music should be accessible to everyone. Whether it be listening or playing, music is a universal language with a power that transcends  age, language, region, and other differences and barriers.

Three children dressed in formal attire playing the piano.

The organization was founded in 2020 by three siblings—Yuna, Daniel, and Justin Kang—whose musical journeys were profoundly shaped by their piano teacher and lifelong mentor, Ms. Snezana Krstić. Under Ms. Krstić’s guidance, the three learned not only the art of music but also the values of compassion, gratitude, and service. Her contagious passion and generosity inspired the Kang siblings to carry those same values into their own lives.

Three young musicians performing a classical music piece in a living room. The boy on the left plays the violin, the girl in the middle plays the piano, and the boy on the right plays the cello. They are seated in front of a wooden bookshelf and a large flat-screen TV.

This journey, however, was not built by one person’s inspiration alone. The Kang siblings are grateful for the countless people who helped them along the way—family, friends, local communities who offered support, opportunity, and community. Through the generosity of many, they were given the resources and the change to grow as musicians, students, and individuals. They know their musical paths would not have been possible without the compassion of others.

Three young individuals dressed in formal attire standing in front of a backdrop with 'Rosie's House' logos. The person on the left is a boy in a tuxedo, the middle is a boy in a black suit and red tie, and the girl on the right wears a white dress with puffed sleeves.
Three people in formal attire standing in front of the Mirabella building.

Supported by mentors like Ms. Krstić and programs like Rosie’s House, a music academy for children, the siblings experienced firsthand how music can uplift and connect people. During the isolation of the COVID-19 pandemic, they decided to start giving back by collecting secondhand instruments for children in need and performing virtual concerts to bring comfort to others. From these first acts of service, Bridge to Music was born.

Group of seniors and young people gathered in a community room, some in wheelchairs, with a Christmas tree, music stand, and decorations, suggesting a holiday celebration or social event.

The heart of our mission remains unchanged: to share music, uplift others, and pass forward the kindness that once lifted us. As Bridge to Music continues to grow, we carry with us the lessons of our teachers, the generosity of our community, and the hope that every young musician will feel supported, inspired, and encouraged, just as we were.