Good Music Studio

09/23/2026

So many wins here today, including the fun of playing a duet with an organ sound! 🎹🎶 Joy all around! 😁
Ginny Schaefer

09/03/2026

one of my "why"s! 🎶🎹🎼

07/22/2026

Let them 🎶🎹

Benefits of playing the piano

Playing the piano offers a wide range of benefits for the brain, body, and emotional well-being. Whether you're a beginner or an advanced player, regular practice can have lasting positive effects.

1. Improves brain function

Strengthens memory and concentration.

Enhances problem-solving and critical thinking skills.

Improves coordination between the left and right sides of the brain.

2. Develops hand-eye coordination

Requires both hands to perform different movements simultaneously.

Improves finger dexterity and fine motor skills.

Enhances reaction time and coordination.

3. Reduces stress

Playing music can lower stress hormones and promote relaxation.

Provides a healthy emotional outlet.

Can improve mood and reduce symptoms of anxiety.

4. Boosts discipline and patience

Learning new pieces requires consistent practice.

Builds perseverance and goal-setting habits.

Teaches the value of gradual improvement over time.

5. Enhances creativity

Encourages musical expression and improvisation.

Helps develop a deeper appreciation for music.

Stimulates imagination and artistic thinking.

6. Improves listening skills

Trains the ear to recognize pitch, rhythm, and harmony.

Improves the ability to distinguish subtle differences in sound.

Can make learning other musical instruments easier.

7. Increases confidence

Mastering challenging pieces provides a sense of achievement.

Performing for others builds self-confidence and public performance skills.

8. Supports lifelong learning

Piano can be learned at almost any age.

Continuous learning keeps the mind active and may help maintain cognitive health as people age.

9. Strengthens academic skills

Studies have found associations between music education and improvements in:

Mathematics (through patterns and timing)

Reading and language skills

Memory and attention

10. Provides lifelong enjoyment

It's a rewarding hobby that can be enjoyed alone or with others.

Allows you to play a wide variety of musical styles, from classical to jazz, pop, and film music.

Overall, playing the piano is more than just learning an instrument—it's an activity that supports cognitive development, emotional well-being, creativity, and personal growth throughout life. Even practicing for 20–30 minutes a day can lead to noticeable improvements over time.

07/15/2026

🤔😀🎶🎹

How's practicing going this summer?
It is hard to keep in routine when summer hits. So Many Other things to fit in and enjoy! ...and you should!
But, it is important to play your instrument at least once a week so you don't loose all the dexterity progress you made during the school year. With vacations, it isn't always possible - but try to think ahead and play twice in one week to make up for vacay time!

Registration is open for classes! Our season begins the week of Sept 14. Reach out to secure your time!

06/21/2026

Happy Father’s Day to all the dads who participate and celebrate music with their kids! 🎶🎹👏

Happy Father's Day to all of the wonderful Dad's helping out with music class! 😊

06/11/2026

This! 👇🏻

In an increasingly fast-paced digital world, parents are constantly seeking activities that can help their children develop focus, emotional balance, and resilience. While standard academic tutoring and organized sports are excellent choices, a growing body of neuroscientific research suggests that learning to play a musical instrument offers unparalleled benefits for a child's developing brain. Whether it is the piano, violin, guitar, or drums, the act of practicing music engages practically every area of the central nervous system simultaneously, serving as a full-body workout for the mind.

When a child sits down to practice an instrument consistently, they are doing far more than just learning how to read musical notes and hit the correct keys. They are actively training their brain's executive functions. Studies have shown that rigorous musical practice strengthens the white matter pathways connecting the motor, auditory, and executive processing regions of the brain. As a direct result of this neural reinforcement, children who play instruments regularly display a significantly advanced capacity for paying attention and maintaining deep focus on complex tasks, outperforming their non-musical peers in academic environments.

Beyond intellectual growth, the emotional benefits of musical education are profoundly transformative. Learning an instrument requires an immense amount of patience; a child must learn to accept mistakes, slow down, and try again repeatedly. This structured process helps children build a high tolerance for frustration, drastically reducing daily anxiety and providing a healthy, constructive outlet for self-expression. By mastering complex pieces through discipline, young musicians develop an enhanced ability to regulate their emotions, manage internal stress, and approach life's challenges with a calm, grounded perspective.

12/16/2025

Oh I’m going to keep on singing! 🎵

Your voice might be your most powerful health tool. New research reveals that singing for just one hour can skyrocket your immune defenses by up to 240%. No talent required. Scientists are calling this one of the most unexpected medical discoveries in recent years, and what they found will make you want to sing in the shower every single day.