The Music Box- Unwrap your Talent

04/27/2026

We had a wonderful recital yesterday! Proud is an understatement! Every single one of you should be proud of yourself! Every one of you has grown so much in this last year. I can't wait to see where you will go next!

04/23/2026

Recital is coming up! Here are some techniques to use to center yourself before you perform.

04/17/2026

I love how colorful my new business cards are! Scan the QR code or use the link to find out how you can get private lessons!

04/16/2026

Piano is freshly tuned! Thank you Jackson Pianos for such great service!

04/02/2026

Smile and clap at the smallest accomplishment and enjoy the progress!

03/14/2026

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I already knew this! ❤️🎵🎶

Music lessons “grow” a child’s brain by physically altering its structure and accelerating the maturation of neural pathways, particularly those responsible for sound processing, motor control and communication between the brain’s hemispheres. These changes are a result of neuroplasticity - the brain’s ability to reorganize itself in response to intensive multisensory and motor demands.

To elaborate, researchers using MRI scans has shown that even as little as 15 months of musical training can lead to visible structural changes in a young child’s brain:

🧠Corpus Callosum: The bridge of nerve fibers connecting the left and right hemispheres of the brain becomes larger and more robust. This enhances communication between different brain regions, improving overall coordination and problem-solving.

🧠Motor Cortex: Areas of the brain that control finger movements (the precentral gyrus) show greater relative size expansion, especially in children playing instruments like the piano or violin that require high manual dexterity.

🧠Auditory Cortex: Music training accelerates the development of the auditory pathway, helping the brain process sounds, pitches, and rhythms more accurately and efficiently.

The structural “growth” translates into several enhanced cognitive abilities, often referred to as “far transfer” skills. Because music and language share similar neural pathways, music lessons can speed up language acquisition, reading skills, and the ability to detect subtle differences in speech.

Learning to play an instrument is a “full body workout” for the brain that strengthens working memory (holding and manipulating information) and increases the attention span. The pattern recognition, counting, and understanding of fractions (rhythm/meter) involved in music are directly transferable to mathematical problem-solving. Music training also improves the brain’s ability to plan, organize and complete tasks.

These neural enhances are most profound when training begins during “sensitive periods” (typically before age 7), but they can provide lifelong benefits.

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01/20/2026

Jackson Pianos is updating our rental program with a simpler payment plan as part of our ongoing mission to make pianos more accessible. 🎹 As always, no big down payment, no startup fees, and no fine print — just a real piano in your home!

Our revamped program includes:
• Delivery and setup right in your home
• One annual tuning for yearly contracts
• Full maintenance coverage; if your piano ever needs repairs, we’ll take care of it or provide replacement
• Apply two-thirds of your total rental payments (up to $1,000) toward a piano purchase from our showroom whenever you decide you’re ready for a “forever piano”

All for just one monthly fee. Make getting music into your home simple by calling (314) 371-4527 or at jacksonpianos.com/contact/

11/13/2025

This! It takes practice and a few years to get good at an instrument. Celebrate progress no matter how small!

10/27/2025

Piano tuning day! If your piano is in need of tuning or you are looking for work or a new instrument, check out Jackson Pianos. This tuner is very knowledgeable and thorough! Thanks Austin! See you next time!

06/17/2025

I love teaching adult students! ❤️

02/03/2025

Now is the perfect time to think about private lessons for all ages!