
Guitar, Adjudicator, NAfME President, AST & CVME President; B.M. Music Education
Jan Marie L.
Through the years I have seen the boys advance their skills at playing the guitar and learning the nuances of different genres of music.
Akila | Chantilly, VA
It's been such a wonderful experience, and Michael has really helped my son develop into a fantastic guitar player! We have really enjoyed being a part of the recitals during the year. :)
Chang | Ashburn, VA
They have been encouraged to perform on-stage through various recitals thereby boosting their self-confidence and stage presence.
Akila | Chantilly, VA
We love to hear the sound of music in our home, and Create More Music plays a big part in making that happen!
Julide | Chantilly, VA
Keegan really enjoys working with Ray and his lessons are going very well.
Tim | Sterling, VA
My kids love the music classes and we all enjoyed the recital a lot. The lessons are going good, the teachers are great with the kids and I see the improvement and interest in the classes.
Geetha | Chantilly, VA
Henry has instilled a great love for music in my daughter on top of teaching her to play so beautifully, and has encouraged her to take part in recitals.
Karen | Purcellville, VA
We have been with CMMS since 2015 and we hope to be with them for a long time.
Keerthi | Chantilly, VA
My daughter enjoys her piano lessons, practice, and recitals very much, and I love to hear her play.
Karen | Purcellville, VA
Jan Marie L.
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Increased IQ
Higher Test Scores
Show better patience and resilience
Build better self-awareness
Build better prioritization skills
Are more self-motivated
Learning music is a perfect way to build confidence by overcoming challenges and reaching goals.
Music is a language and requires listening, phrasing, articulation, dynamics, and using vocabulary.
Playing music uses key brain functions, keeps us mentally sharp, and works our mind like a muscle.
Music has been proven to help us maintain peak mental sharpness and delay cognitive decline.
Playing music is a great way to make friends, play together, and get to know like minded people.
Playing music releases chemicals in the brain that make us happy! Have fun and play the songs you love.
Maryland is mostly known for its rich cultural music heritage that dates back to colonial times and Armed Forces Bands are popular in the area. Many notable artists call Maryland home and even some of the greatest singers in modern times like Billie Holiday are from the area.
The greater Maryland area is host to top ranking conservatories and universities with excellent music programs such as Peabody Conservatory, University of Maryland College Park, Towson University and Bowie State Music Program.