Thousands of musicians lost their musical instruments to the LA fires. We are doing something about it.
Altadena Musicians is a registry where musicians can list the gear they lost in the LA fires – and donors can help to replace them through gifting or purchasing directly. Think of it like a wedding registry for musicians! (And it’s tax-deductible!)

Brandon Jay, in front of his house with one of two instruments he was able to save from the Eaton Fire.
Photo: Robert Moss, January 22, 2025

ALTADENA MUSICIANS FOUNDER Brandon Jay performing WITH HIS BAND AND KIDS at Pasadena Neighbor Day, JanUARY 19th, 2025

”I have been an amateur musician since I was ten years old. I starting learning to read music and play piano after I turned 50. I had friends play in the living room of my Altadena home, and played by myself into the night when no one was listening. In the Eaton fire I lost 1 Martin small body, 1 Alvarez thin body, and an acoustic guitar I bought in Australia in 2004. 1 vintage Epiphone crest wood with Danelectro nifty 50, 1 Steve Martin banjo 1 vintage ukelele one upright Yamaha piano (2000) one electric piano with weighted keys and a Yamaha snare drum. Thank you for creating this.”
~ Susan Littenberg

“Thank you for looking out for our local musicians. I’m not a musician except air guitar and air drums (I’m quite good lol), but I’m a lover of music, especially youth musicians. I’ve been helping replace instruments for our local students. I’m having trouble replacing a trumpet for a student. She was displaced by the fires – home and school. Her new school does not have an instrument for her. This is a rough time for displaced students. Any chance you know of a trumpet available for gifting or loan? I’m delivering a keyboard to a student today. Today is a good day!”
Raquel Perez-Pedroza

“I lost quite a few instruments from the fire, but the one I miss most is definitely my baritone sax. I bought it is 2003 from Oleg, who made it right here in Los Angeles. He was an eccentric old man with a shop on Ventura Blvd and he made incredible instruments. I’m not sure how many baritone sax’s he produced but I think the one I had was one of few. It was a strong horn, with a beautiful dark tone, and incredible designs along the bell. I haven’t been able to find any for sale in the last month…”
Jeffrey Sapin
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