A San Diego non-profit organization believes the gift of music is too important to come with a price tag. In this Zevely Zone, I saw firsthand how music is meant…
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By M.G. Perez Dozens of San Diego elementary school students spent part of their weekend playing music designed by professionals at New York’s famous Carnegie Hall. The local connection to…
Villa Musica Shares the Love of Music with Local Community By Niloufar Shahbandi This story was published in the Spring 2023 issue of UC San Diego Magazine. Just a few…
Fiona Chatwin, Founder, and Executive and Artistic Director for Villa Musica, chats about her organization’s focus on making music accessible to people of all ages and all backgrounds through education,…
Villa Musica Director Fiona Chatwin recently spoke with Dave Drexler on Jazz 88.3 KSDS FM San Diego!Listen to the 15-minute “Inside Art” interview:
Bolstered by a $27,000 grant, Villa Musica to Resume Performance, Education Service for Care Centers By Lauren J. Mapp Villa Musica performers will soon be on their way to visit…
Music Therapy Can Also Be a New Form of Respite for Caregivers By Lauren J. Mapp When a favorite song starts to play, what does it remind you of? Maybe…
Fiona Chatwin Created Villa Musica to Make the Joy of Music Available to All By Nina Garin To anyone who thinks they have zero musical talent, meet Fiona Chatwin. She’s…
Meet Fiona Chatwin of Villa Musica – San Diego’s Community Music Center Today we’d like to introduce you to Fiona Chatwin. Fiona, can you briefly walk us through your story…
Villa Musica Strives to Provide Quality, Accessible Music Education for San Diego Community Members of All Ages and Backgrounds By Kristin Luciani “Singing 1” was the course Fiona Chatwin wrote…