2011 Crossroads East Giving Reaches New HighBy Janet and Larry Peplin for Crossroads East Outreach We’re proud to share that in 2011, we reached a new milestone by donating 13,044 pounds of food to Crossroads East—surpassing our 2010 total by 2,840 pounds! A few highlights from the year: We’re filled with hope and enthusiasm for […]
Adult Lessons
Should I take music lessons as an adult?
We often get the same questions from adults who are thinking about learning an instrument:“Is your music academy only for children?”“Am I too old to learn guitar?”“Is 65 too old to start piano lessons?”“I’ve always wanted to play the violin — can I still learn?” The answer is simple: No, we are not just for […]
Brain Research and Music Instruction in the Curriculum
Why Arts Education Matters — Insights from Brain Research For years, schools across the U.S. cut back on arts programs to focus heavily on boosting reading and math scores. But emerging brain research suggests that arts education might actually help students excel across all subjects — not just creatively, but cognitively. According to a report […]