About
Musical Angels
Our Mission
Musical Angels, Inc. is dedicated to uplifting and improving the quality of lifeof at-risk, hospitalized children by actively engaging them in the creative arts. Through this mission, the organization brings joy and a sense of empowerment to children facing serious health challenges.
What We Do
The organization offers free, weekly private lessons in piano, guitar, and other creative disciplines to hospitalized children between the ages of 6 and 18. These sessions are held onsite at partner hospitals—either inside the patients’ rooms or in designated hospital spaces—and are provided at no cost to the patients or the hospitals. The goal is to use the arts as a tool to inspire hope, foster creativity, and encourage emotional expression in children during their recovery process.
Who We Serve
Musical Angels serves a diverse population of children from all cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds. The children typically face severe medical conditions such as cancer, leukemia, cystic fibrosis, anemia, brain injuries, organ transplants, trauma from accidents, mental health challenges, and other serious illnesses. Despite these circumstances, each child is given a chance to experience the transformative power of artistic expression.
How We Are Funded
Although Musical Angels operates on a modest budget—currently under thirty thousand dollars annually—it achieves a significant impact thanks to the dedication of its volunteers and supporters. Funding comes from a mix of fundraising events, corporate sponsors, board contributions, private donors, and small grants. The organization makes the most of every dollar to deliver meaningful services to children in need.
Our Vision
The vision of the organization’s president, Juan Carlos Gayoso, is to expand the healing and transformative power of the arts to vulnerable communities both locally and around the world. Musical Angels, Inc. envisions creating “artistic healing spaces” across the United States and internationally—places where children recovering from serious health conditions can engage in artistic expression through music, visual arts, movement, and other creative forms. As they transition out of the hospital, these children become Artistic Ambassadors, empowered to share their creativity and resilience with the world.vLooking ahead, the organization is committed to extending these same enriching experiences to older adults in nursing homes through interactive arts-based workshops that inspire joy, movement, connection, and self-expression. Additionally, Musical Angels plans to provide scholarships for at-risk youth—both in the U.S. and abroad—to pursue quality education in the arts. Whether through music, painting, dance, or storytelling, these programs aim to nurture creativity, build confidence, and open doors to new possibilities.
Board of Directors
Juan Carlos Gayoso
President
Juan Carlos Gayoso is the President of Musical Angels, a nonprofit organization dedicated to bringing the healing power of music to hospitalized children. Under his leadership, the organization has expanded its mission to provide free, one-on-one music and arts lessons to children facing serious health challenges—offering comfort, creativity, and joy during their most difficult moments. Juan Carlos believes deeply in music’s therapeutic impact and works tirelessly to ensure every child, regardless of circumstance, has access to meaningful artistic experiences.
Driven by the conviction that art is a transformative force, he is committed to breaking down barriers for underserved communities, including at-risk youth and older adults. His vision is clear: to make music and the arts universally accessible as tools for healing, growth, and selfexpression.
Originally from Buenos Aires, Argentina, Juan Carlos brings over 25 years of entrepreneurial and leadership experience, including more than a decade in the music industry. As CEO of Dallas Music Academy, he has built a thriving community of educators dedicated to high-quality music education. But it is through Musical Angels that his passion for service truly shines—uniting his belief in education, emotional wellness, and the arts into one powerful mission.
Juan Carlos’s philosophy centers on creating opportunities for all young people to discover their passions and express themselves through the arts. He sees music not only as a form of entertainment, but as a profound means of connection and personal transformation. By leading with compassion and vision, he continues to build a future where creativity is a right—not a privilege.ing to bring the transformative power of music to children in hospitals and other vulnerable communities around the world.
Edy Astrid Beale
Vice President
I am an economist, proudly graduated from Universidad Santa María in Caracas, Venezuela, with extensive experience in finance, logistics, and corporate operations. My professional journey has taken me from working in Venezuela petroleum sector to collaborating with renowned companies in the United States, including Kohl’s, Fujitsu, Berakah 72, and currently, Qmerit. These roles have strengthened my ability to lead, manage resources, and contribute strategically to organizations focused on impact and sustainability.
As Vice President of Musical Angels Foundation, a nonprofit organization committed to providing therapeutic music education for children and older adults, I bring not only my professional expertise but also a deep personal commitment to community service. I firmly believe in the transformative power of music and its ability to promote emotional well-being, cognitive development, and social connection.
Outside of work, I am passionate about studying the stock market and investing—areas that continue to inspire me and fuel my interest in financial literacy. It is my hope to share both my professional knowledge and personal passions with others who are eager to grow, learn, and make a positive difference through education, music, and empowerment.
Alexis Martinez
Secretary
Alexis Martinez is a Dallas native and leukemia survivor, discovered the healing power of music at age 11 while undergoing treatment for AML. During his hospital stay, he began piano lessons through Musical Angels, the very nonprofit he now serves as Secretary. The piano became more than an instrument; it was a source of hope, strength, and emotional expression during his most difficult moments.
After recovering, Alexis went on to perform across Texas, sharing his story on Fox 4 News and The Dallas Morning News. He earned both bachelor’s and master’s degrees in piano pedagogy from Texas Woman’s University, where he won the 2024–2025 Concerto Competition and was awarded a grant to study at the Franz Liszt Academy in Budapest. There, he deepened his understanding of the works of Liszt and Bartók, which continue to influence his teaching and artistry.
Now serving as general manager and educator at Dallas Music Academy, Alexis brings the same compassion and purpose to his teaching that once inspired his own journey. His teaching philosophy centers on helping each student become the musician they want to be—not the one others thinks they should be. Whether students seek a structured foundation in note reading, technique, and theory, or are pursuing piano for relaxation and self-care, Alexis tailors lessons to individual goals. He integrates improvisation to foster creativity and joy, and teaches a wide range of students. From aspiring music majors to those learning to play contemporary Christian worship songs.
Through his work with Musical Angels, Alexis is honored to give back to the organization that changed his life, helping to bring the transformative power of music to children in hospitals and other vulnerable communities around the world.
Diego Morales Burnett
Treasurer
Diego Morales Burnett is an aspiring musician with a passion for service. Diego graduated with special honors from The University of Texas at Austin with degrees in Mathematics and Economics. While at UT, he served as President of ODE, the international economics honor society, co-Editor-in-Chief of the Developing Economist, an undergraduate economics research journal, and mentor for the Economics Peer Mentor Program.
In his free time, Diego enjoys playing piano which has led him to play in concerts and church services, as well volunteering to lead youth and young adult ministry.
