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 Music in Schools

 Those of you that know me know I enjoy music
and the fun I have sharing it with others. It has taught me
so much and helped me learn to share my love of singing,
playing and composing music. I began to teach others
this past January and the rewards are the smiles
and harmony that I have witnessed these few months,
I have seen first hand what this does for younger
people and how it helps them.
Music in Schools is important to
many and it benefits everyone.
I truly love doing this.
Love,
Katie

Click here to see Pictures of our first show.

Katie's YouTube Message


One of the greatest pleasures is to show a student who has never held a guitar, The Beginning basics and with practice they too can play and express their selves with music. Here we hold 2 one hour classes 3 Days a week after school. These lessons are free to students. It has been amazing what we have done with 6 guitars and young people wanting to learn.

Hear what others are saying about Music in Schools

Supporting Music in Schools

The case for music education is being made stronger every day by ongoing scientific research.
The American Music Conference (AMC) is committed to providing materials and tools so that people can become advocates for music education and help to strengthen and support music programs across the country.

To read more visit their website 

http://amc-music.org

Did You Know?
College-age musicians are emotionally healthier than their non-musician counterparts. A study conducted at the University of Texas looked at 362 students who were in their first semester of college. They were given three tests, measuring performance anxiety, emotional concerns and alcohol related problems. In addition to having fewer battles with the bottle, researchers also noted that the college-aged music students seemed to have surer footing when facing tests.
Source: Houston Chronicle, January 11, 1998

Did You Know?
A ten-year study, tracking more than 25,000 students, shows that music-making improves test scores. Regardless of socioeconomic background, music-making students get higher marks in standardized tests than those who had no music involvement. The test scores studied were not only standardized tests, such as the SAT, but also in reading proficiency exams.
Source: Dr. James Catterall, UCLA, 1997

To read more visit

http://amc-music.org