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News & Stories

Updates from our classrooms in Peru and our volunteers in the United States.

Stories from the Field

Updates, reflections, and stories from our work in Trujillo, Peru, and our growing community in Atlanta.

Founder Alexander Lopez accepting the recognition award
September 2026

PASV & Atlanta Business Club Honor Rising with Melodies

Founder Alexander Lopez accepted a special recognition award on September 17, 2026, celebrating our work providing free music and English education to underprivileged children in Peru.

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Volunteer teacher leading a live online English lesson
September 2026

Learning Together, Miles Apart: ESL Classes Go Live

Every week, volunteer teachers connect by video call with students in Trujillo to practice English โ€” reading, vocabulary, and real conversation, one lesson at a time.

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Students around the piano
March 2026

Year One Plan Launched: Our Vision for 2026

Rising with Melodies officially releases its comprehensive Year-One Business Plan, outlining goals, programs, and a path toward serving 50โ€“75 students in Trujillo.

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Kids playing outdoors
January 2026

Building Community Through Play: Outdoor Day

Beyond the piano room, we believe in the whole child. A recap of our first outdoor activities day and what it meant for our students.

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Feliz Navidad Christmas celebration
December 2025

Feliz Navidad: Christmas at the Orphanage

Our team traveled to Trujillo to celebrate Christmas with our students โ€” bringing music, gifts, and the reminder that they are seen, loved, and valued.

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