I was asked today to share my thoughts on why music education is important. It really started me thinking and realizing that music has informed my entire life. It affected my course of study in college, leading to a wonderful career in music.
I began playing piano at age 7 and violin at age 11. Without exposure to these things at an early age, my life might have taken a totally different trajectory.
Music fosters creativity and critical thinking skills. It builds self confidence, promotes esteem, engages the emotions and offers opportunity for collaboration between people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds. It is a wonderful vehicle for inclusion.
Give some thought to how you’ve become the musician that you are today and how music education has impacted your life.
“Music gives a soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination and life to everything.“ Plato
Dr. Greta Pope has enjoyed a three decade career as an in-demand entertainer for corporate events, as well as public and private events of all types. She has performed throughout Europe, the Far East, South America and the Caribbean, as well as in the United States and Canada. Dr. Pope is a published author. Her book is entitled Music, Money & You; Managing the Business. It is used in the Chicago Public Schools and is available at booksellers nationwide.
Dr. Pope is President/CEO of Greta Pope Entertainment, Inc. since January 1991. The company is in the business of Entertainment Production, Publishing, Recording and Educating. Greta Pope Entertainment products include the shows Duke Ellington, Cole Porter, American Songbook, American Jazz in Paris and International Intourlude. The most recent Greta Pope Entertainment, Inc. production is the very popular MOTOWN...Pride of the Motor City! show. For more info visit www.gretapope.com
Dr. Greta Pope is the founder of the PrivateMusicStudio.net, where she offers Business Education products for Singers, including Business Courses, Business Consultations, Voice Lessons and Piano Lessons. She also hosts The Business Savvy Singer Podcast. For more information or to join the "tribe" of Business Savvy Singers, visit www.privatemusicstudio.net
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