The Tipping Point – Part 2

The following contains excerpts from the book, The Tipping Point (Malcolm Gladwell). At our music school in Midland, Texas we believe that music is more than sound, it is relationships.  Relationships and the subject of leadership work hand in hand, and the principles...

The Tipping Point – Part 1

The following contains excerpts from the book, The Tipping Point (Malcolm Gladwell). At our music school in Midland, Texas we believe that music is more than sound, it is relationships.  Relationships and the subject of leadership work hand in hand, and the principles...

Why Music Lessons – 8 (Benefits)

The benefits of studying music are far-reaching, perhaps more than most realize. As stated in earlier chapters, music is an intangible and therefore is difficult to quantify in any regard. The benefits may seem anecdotal but when discussing the subject, most people...

Why Music Lessons – 6 (Music for the Emotions)

There is no doubt that music’s power to influence our emotions is real. One need look no further than a contemporary advertisement to see its use in motivating potential customers. At our music school in Midland, Texas we encourage our students to participate in the...

The Power of Moments – Part 1

The following contains excerpts from the book, The Power of Moments (Chip & Dan Heath). At our music school in Midland, Texas we believe that successful teaching involves many factors, one being capitalizing on moments of greatness that happen in the lives of each...