about UNMUTE
UNMUTE is a National 501(c)(3) non-profit and tax-exempt organization aiming to bridge the intergenerational relationships in and around the community. Founded in August 2019 and led by 4 high school student volunteers. UNMUTE initially launched as a project sponsored by the Lutheran Village at Miller's Grant in Maryland. During the 2019-2020 school year, small groups of students shared their music with seniors every other Saturday.
With the help of students, UNMUTE strives to promote a better society through the power of music, youth volunteerism, and youth development. UNMUTE also desires to restore and revive the sound output of not only students' musical instruments but also the voices of audience. Thus, UNMUTE focuses on outreach programs and providing opportunities for K-12 students to serve the community with respect and open hearts. Through music performances, students learn to share their unique talents with senior community in need and to bring color and hope to the lives of many.
Starting from April 2020, UNMUTE began delivering Virtual Concerts due to the COVID-19 Pandemic. Student volunteers stayed at home to practice, perform, and record their music performances, continuing to bring smiles to and inspire hope within senior residents. As of October 8th, 2025, UNMUTE has hosted 174 Virtual Concerts and over 130 in-person concerts, and all are contributed by amazing student musician volunteers!! Over 3,200 student musicians have volunteered through 20K+ hours of their time and presence. UNMUTE's volunteers hail from 27 U.S. States and 6 foreign countries (see stats from 2021 here).
During the school year, UNMUTE hosts in-person concerts at locations in Montgomery County, Howard County and Baltimore County such as