Marcus shares how he coupled music with math to create a fun way to learn math problems. Marcus Blackwell is the CEO and Founder of Make Music Count, a math curriculum taught through music. He received a B.S in mathematics from Morehouse college and has played professional gospel piano since the age of 16. Students are not performing well in mathematics, and Marcus dedicates his energy to developing creative methods that convince students to embrace mathematics. His company is designed to go into the school systems to work directly with students connecting the mathematical dots where the traditional methods of teaching fall short. Marcus believes that he is able to connect well with students because he also struggled with math growing up and it was music that allowed him to eliminate the intimidation he had towards mathematics. Follow Marcus and Make Music Count across social at MakeMusicCount and www.makemusiccount.com Follow the host at: www.instagram.com/itsmymoney_ www.instragream.com/themoneyexchangepodcast_ www.twitter.com/itsmymoney_ www.itsmymoneyjournal.info