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A child’s brain develops faster with exposure to music education A study by researchers at the University of Southern California shows that exposure to music and music instruction accelerates the brain development of young children.

FB is asking what's on my mind. Well, the answer is: IRIS & FUNG CHANG.
Iris, my student, & her mother, Fung, have lost their beloved father & husband, Kim Chang. He was only 44. He was a wonderful person. He was kind, easy-going, & GENUINE!

Iris was my piano student for many years, but stopped for the 9th grade (this year), so she might concentrate on academics. She has many other talents, including art, which you can see in the pics I will post. She also has started playing guitar & co-created a pop band called "Play the Ace." (you can follow it on YouTube) Iris sings vocals, plays keyboards, and guitar, which she is teaching herself to play. Her father played the guitar & had his own band, also. I think that she is like him in so MANY ways. I know he had such a huge influence on her life. There will be such a void -- a "Daddy-shaped hole" in her heart that cannot be filled with anyone but Kim. I know that's a blunt statement, but it is a harsh reality.

HOWEVER, that doesn't mean she has no hope for a bright future! The old adage that time heals all wounds is somewhat true. Iris CAN get past this, in time. She will need the help of many friends to get her through this first difficult year, & we know that the pain will not stop there. I hope she will also lean on God. I will be praying for her, often, as well as her mother, Fung, who has been a GREAT friend to me, through the years! Iris is an only child, so I know that she and her mother will lean on each other for strength.

My greatest concern has been how this will affect Iris's personality. She is one of the happiest, funniest, smartest, wackiest students I've ever had. But now I'm concerned about whether such a tragic, life-altering event could change the personality of someone at such a tender age.

However, I am happy to report that her mother told me that she is doing very well. She even went to a choir competition today, the day before the funeral. Of course, even though Iris is doing well only 3 weeks after her father's passing., there will be MANY sad days ahead. Please pray for Iris and her mother, Fung, as they mourn and learn to lean on each other.

I never realized how much Iris is like her father until I read the condolences on his obituary page. Every description of Kim sounded just like they could have been talking about Iris. They were both so laid-back & easygoing & ALWAYS smiling. My greatest prayer is that she will not lose those wonderful characteristics, that came from her father. It is through Iris and the traits she inherited from Kim, that he will live on.

Rest in peace, Kim. We will ALL miss you!

http://www.turrentinejacksonmorrow.com/obituaries/kim-tao-chung-chang

Acorrding to MSN's "9 science-backed signs you're smarter than average," #3 on the list is: YOU TOOK MUSIC LESSONS
Research suggests that music helps kids' minds develop in a few ways:

• A 2011 study found that the verbal intelligence of 4- to 6-year-olds rose after only a month of music lessons.

• A 2004 study found that 6-year-olds who took nine months of piano lessons had an IQ boost compared with kids who took drama lessons or no classes at all.

But the researchers may be getting it backward: A 2013 study suggested high-achieving kids were the ones most likely to take music lessons.

"What you do with your talent and how it affects the lives of others is more important than the aptitude itself.”
~David Cutler,

At the beautiful Ramirez home!

This is a pic of Brianna winning the Maus Middle School 7th grade choir award. She also
won the 6th grade choir award last year. Congratulations, Brianna!

The "Celebrate America" Concert

These pics are from past recitals.

Well, I'm going to try to add some more recital pictures. I hope to add some video soon! Thanks for looking!