In this lesson we discuss: how to keep kids engaged in music lessons, corona virus precautions, KidzRock and more!

We love our parents. That's why you're our student of the week shout outs! Topics include the power of music to "infect" positivity into the world and why it's important to be able to make music. We also discuss the impact that collaboration has on students finding friends and community in the arts. Lastly, We share upcoming workshops and off-site events for the busy month of March!

This week is our back stage tour week. It's a chance for parents to meet with teachers and students and keep communication going. Here are a few important questions to ask on your your. 

Student of the week: Sophia Do! Congrats. Her teacher is Mr Matthew.

Skip to about 8:30 for Mentors vs Experts discussion. 

Trey Wanvig is one of our favorite former students. His talent wow-ed us from day 1. Now he tours the country jamming with blues legends. Jenny interviews Trey to learn more about his background, upcoming projects and inspiration. 

Student of the week: Hudson Toalle!

Here are a few things that kids usually don't care about when it comes to lessons, but parents do, and how Music Compound addresses each of these cares. 

Student of the week: Michael Hackney. 

We're super excited to announce our 1st annual battle of the bands in Sarasota in collaboration with Everyone Rocks and Rise Above Performing Arts. Shout out to super student of the week Rhys Kallins.

We discuss why it's important to bring folk music locally to Sarasota, and how the Listening Room of Sarasota supports grassroots artists.

We discuss the importance of performing as a part of a students musical journey. We also describe what goes into our on site concerts and off-site performances.