In memory of Elliott · Our son · Our guardian angel
Music carried us. Now we carry it to every child who needs it.
Echoes of Elliott is our family's promise — free music lessons, instruments, and mentorship for kids, no matter their family's income, story, or circumstance.
Raised for kids
Instruments donated
Kids helped
Updates live as gifts come in.
Our Mission
Every child deserves to feel heard. We use music, mentorship, and creativity to make sure they do — honoring Elliott by giving other families the comfort that carried ours.
Music
Lessons, studio time & instruments — free.
Creativity
Songwriting, art, writing, performance.
Mentorship
Real humans, walking alongside.
Belonging
A safe space to be heard.
Lessons your way
In-home, online, or in our studio — whichever fits your family.
We come to you
In-Home Lessons
A vetted, background-checked mentor comes to you. Best for younger kids, families without transportation, or anyone who learns better in a familiar space.
Anywhere in the U.S.
Online Lessons
Live one-on-one video lessons over Zoom. Works anywhere with internet — perfect for rural families, busy schedules, or kids with health needs that keep them home.
Full studio access
Studio Lessons
In-person at our studio with real instruments, recording gear, and peer jam sessions. The full experience for kids ready to record, perform, or collaborate.
Why we exist
Elliott loved music. We make sure every child can, too.
We lost our son Elliott at 23 weeks. The song that carried us through that grief — and through 91 days in the NICU with our son Mason — became the seed of this mission. Music gave us strength when we had none. We built Echoes of Elliott so other kids and families can feel that same comfort, for free, forever.
Read Elliott's full storyOur programs
Free, year-round, for any kid who shows up.
Music & Songwriting
Lessons, songwriting circles, studio recording.
Creative Arts
Visual art, theatre, writing — taught by working artists.
Mentorship & Support
Trained mentors and counselors meet kids where they are.
One song. One child. One echo at a time.
We run on donations, donated instruments, volunteers, and partners who believe every child deserves to be heard.