Sep 2, 2026 | Articles on Music
There are many benefits to studying music, and among the top life-lessons is that of personal discipline. The overarching concept in life is that everything rises and falls on leadership. And the first rule of leadership is to lead one’s self well. When we provide...
Sep 2, 2026 | Articles on Music
Learning to work together is one of life’s most challenging and rewarding efforts, and music offers many opportunities to develop in this highly important life-skill. Let’s face it, working with others is not always easy. Everyone has a different opinion, based upon...
Sep 2, 2026 | Articles on Music
There are a lot of factors that are happening simultaneously when playing music, both internally as well as externally. When playing or singing in ensembles, the musician must be aware, not only of his or her own contribution to the group, but also of their section,...
Jul 11, 2026 | Articles on Music
An amazing benefit to studying music is growth in the ability to focus. At our music school in Midland, Texas, we help our students grow in their capacity to do this. When I begin to think about what the concept of focusing is, two prevailing thoughts come to my...
Jun 26, 2026 | Articles on Music
When we use the term ‘stage presence,’ it is generally regarded as a quality of a performer to connect to the audience. Most people sitting in a concert or watching a show don’t know why, they just like the person performing. Whether or not, behind the scenes, the...
May 23, 2026 | Articles on Music
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...
