What We Do

Since 2012, Friends in Music has brought live musical performances to nursing homes and hospitals on a regular basis. Our organization is student-led, and our talented team of musicians — with skills ranging from singing to playing the piano to storytelling — works tirelessly every week to prepare for each performance.

Originally founded in Loma Linda, California, we have performed at facilities throughout the Inland Empire including Pomona, Loma Linda, and surrounding communities. Today, Friends in Music continues its mission in Denton, Texas, bringing the same passion and dedication to a new community.

Our Mission

To work hard and prepare thoroughly for each performance. To treat others with respect, dignity, and kindness. And most importantly, to spread the gift of music everywhere we go.

Founders' Statement

Founded in 2012 by Jiwon Han and Song Yi Lee, our mission is to shape our members to be people who can make a positive impact through music. We want to reach local community facilities — such as nursing homes, children's hospitals, and senior living places — to build lasting relationships. We welcome opportunities to meet with new friends through music.

We want our members to learn the following attitudes:

  • Find out reasons of thanksgiving
  • Change perspectives of looking at things
  • Be thankful even with only one reason
  • Understand sharing as resting

We started FIM as local piano teachers who believe music is the best way to be friends with you.

— Jiwon Han & Song Yi Lee, Founders

"Friends in Music's natural talent for music is impeccable. They've been coming to our facility for years; our residents really enjoy all their performances. Some of my residents even commented that it is as if you are watching full professional music entertainment. We at Pomona Valley Care and Rehab Center really appreciated all the effort and the joy that they bring to our residents' lives."

— Pomona Valley Care and Rehab Center

Our Performances Have Included

Piano
Violin
Cello
Singing
Flute
Musical Theatre
Dancing
Story Telling

Where We've Performed

From California's Inland Empire to North Texas, our music brings joy across communities.

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Loma Linda, CA

Where FIM was founded — performing at local nursing homes and medical facilities in the Loma Linda area.

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Pomona, CA

Pomona Valley Care and Rehab Center — one of our longest-running performance venues.

Denton, TX

Our current home — continuing the FIM tradition in North Texas communities.