Mission and Values

Music has the power to heal, connect and tap into a deep source of wisdom. No matter what place you are in life, whether you are in jail, in rehab, in a mid-life crisis, or nearing the end of your life, music can renew hope, passion and meaning. ​

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Music is a powerful way to connect, build confidence, and express what is in the heart.

 

Our teaching approach is guided by the interests of my students, and by curriculum that gives them creative agency. 

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We are raising money for general operating funds and instrument costs for our at-risk groups. Please consider making a donation if you are able to do so.

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Mission: To enhance joy and self-confidence through accessible music education and performance opportunities. 

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Vision: Create and deliver a unique music instruction program that improves self-confidence. Provide excellent music education to the community, and make music education and performance opportunities more accessible to those with mental, financial, and physical limitations, including at-risk youth, seniors, and people with disabilities and mental health issues. Refine the program through the measurement of outcomes over time.    

 

Values:

Honor participation and effort above skill or mastery

Honor refusal to participate

Anyone can learn (“I can’t do that” should be replaced with “I can’t do that yet”)

Anyone can teach (Students have great ideas on how to deliver instruction, honor them)

Good teaching connects learning to student interests

Find the sweet spot, just outside the comfort zone

 

Objectives: 

1. Provide music experiences designed to support engagement, creativity, and collaboration with a low barrier to entry 

2. Show an increase in self-confidence through measurement: Areas of self-confidence include improved self-awareness, increased interpersonal skills, greater intellectual flexibility, increased capacity for creative problem-solving, and increased motivation

3. Give students an appreciation of music that they can take with them for the rest of their lives 

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