metromusicmakers 
written by Allison Jarrell, Founder and CEO For years, I used to cry when students graduated. Not every time, of course. But often enough that the people around me would gently tease me about it. A student would head off to college, move away, or simply reach a point where lessons no longer fit into … Read more
I recently watched a 60 Minutes segment about a piano teaching method whose students are achieving extraordinary results through an approach that looks very different from traditional music lessons. What struck me wasn’t the trophies, competitions, or accomplishments. It was the focus on helping students experience the joy of making music from the very beginning. … Read more
Our very first week of Rock Band Camp is officially underway, and the energy has been incredible from the moment campers walked through the door. One of the most exciting things about music camp is watching students connect through music almost instantly. By the very first day, campers were already practicing songs together as a … Read more
When was the last time someone asked you, “What are you listening to?” It’s a question I’ve been thinking about lately because I don’t hear it nearly as often as I used to. We ask each other what we’re watching all the time. We trade Netflix recommendations. We talk about TV shows and characters like … Read more
At Metro Music Makers, we believe music education is about so much more than learning notes, scales, or songs. It’s about confidence. Community. Creativity. Connection. And one of the things that makes our team so special is the way our teachers and therapists carry those values far beyond the lesson room and into the communities … Read more
There are some showcases that feel good, and then there are the ones where you can just feel that something special is happening in the room. Our Spring Showcase this past Sunday was one of those. From start to finish, these were some of the best performances we’ve seen. Not just technically, but in confidence, … Read more
How to Support Your Child Before a Performance With our student showcase coming up this Sunday, many families are preparing for a big moment. You might notice a mix of excitement and nerves at home, and that’s completely normal. It’s part of what makes performing so meaningful. Even if your child isn’t performing this weekend, … Read more
by Allison Jarrell, Metro Music Makers Founder and President A Night at the Symphony That Stayed With Me Over spring break, I had the good fortune of seeing the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra perform with guest violinist Jennifer Koh. There’s something about attending a symphony that still feels like a formal occasion. Even with years of … Read more
Music lessons with real, working musicians It’s that time of year again. Spring is in the air… and pollen too. People are spending more time outside, patios are filling up, and local bands are back to playing the patio scene. I got to see a couple of our teachers perform this past weekend with their … Read more
One of the biggest challenges music students face isn’t learning their instrument, it’s performing. A student can play something beautifully in a lesson, and then the moment they’re in front of others, everything changes. They rush. They freeze. They lose confidence. It’s not that they don’t know the music. It’s that the moment feels different. … Read more
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