About Us

Music4Masses is a nonprofit organization co-founded by brothers Arno and Vaughn Janoyan with a shared belief that music has the power to inspire, connect, and transform lives. Guided by a passion for service and the arts, Music4Masses works to expand access to meaningful musical opportunities while strengthening communities through education, performance, and collaboration.

By bringing together students, educators, musicians, and supporters, Music4Masses aims to remove barriers to music participation and foster the next generation of artists and leaders. Every initiative is driven by the belief that music should be accessible to all and that its impact extends far beyond the stage—building confidence, creativity, and lasting community connections.

Arno Janoyan is an Armenian-American keyboardist, pianist, composer, and DJ from Encinitas. A rising senior at Torrey Pines, Arno has played locally in the North County area for various charities, non-profits, and organizations for the better part of a decade. As the pianist in the TPHS Jazz Band, keyboardist for Gate 5 (a local band he helped co-found), and DJ for Twin Peaks services he has had extensive experience helping the community through his talents and musical endeavors. 

Vaughn Janoyan is an incoming sophomore at TPHS who plays guitar in the Torrey Pines Jazz Band, and in his local band Gate 5 with his brother Arno. Vaughn has played shows for numerous charities and non-profit organizations. His love of music stems from the Armenian Apostolic Church where music is an important part of the service every Sunday. His favorite musical genres include, Rock, Jazz, and Armenian Folk. Vaughn believes the community can achieve great success musically and wants to help locals reach that goal.