My student, TK, with his dad playing drums.
Glenda Bryson Piano Studio
30 years of experience as a piano teacher, pianist, accompanist, & church music director. I also offer services for weddings, funerals, & special events.
My student TK with his dad playing drums.
12/12/2025
Music is one of the strongest tools for early brain growth. Children learn best through sound, rhythm, and movement, and these experiences build important pathways in the developing mind. Music supports thinking skills long before homework can make a difference.
Researchers found that even one year of music lessons can raise a child’s IQ in a meaningful way. The combination of rhythm, listening, and coordination activates many parts of the brain at the same time. This activity strengthens memory, focus, and problem solving.
When children clap, sing, or explore simple instruments, their brain becomes more flexible. These moments train attention and pattern recognition, which help with reading and learning later. Music also supports emotional growth by giving children a safe way to express feelings.
Parents may think music is only a hobby, but science shows it is a powerful form of training. It teaches timing, patience, and listening, skills that shape strong thinking habits. These lessons help the brain grow in ways that worksheets cannot.
Offering music in daily life, even through simple songs or steady beats, supports healthy development. With time and practice, children gain confidence and sharper thinking, showing how deeply music guides the mind during early growth.
TK playing The Piano Man
06/13/2024
If you're considering piano lessons for your child, the summer is a great time to begin.
Studies have shown that children who learn the piano have better memory skills, reading skills, math skills and higher IQ.
Even as little as six months of piano lessons improves a child's ability to learn new things. And these skills last a lifetime.
I teach all levels and all ages. You can direct message me or text me at 956-328-6848.
I would like to expose a situation. If your children (or grandchildren) don’t learn to play with children with special needs at school, maybe you should spend 10 minutes tonight explaining it to them. Because, although they don't currently live with these children at school, they will find them in their lives for sure.
In light of recent events regarding the exclusion of a child with autism from attending a school trip and a child with Down Syndrome being expelled from dance class because she couldn't keep up with it, I feel the need to share this. There are boys and girls that no one invites to birthday parties. There are special children who want to be part of a team but are not selected because it's more important to win than to include these children. Kids with special needs aren't weird, they just want what everyone wants: to be accepted!
Can I ask a question? Is there anyone willing to COPY AND PASTE this post on their wall for all the special children out there?
Please teach your children to be kind to these beautiful children!
Everyone needs love and kindness❤️❤️
I got this from Katie Klein. Thank you Katie.
05/13/2023
Congratulations Logan Flores! Logan is my piano student and he'll be playing the keyboard for the McHigh band next year. Logan is my third student to play keyboards for McHigh. My two other students that played keyboard for McHigh are Jaden Flores and Alex Rodriguez. Alex is a music major and Jaden is headed to college this fall to also major in music.
12/13/2022
07/30/2021
My student, Jaden Flores, has been taking piano lessons for about two years. This week he was selected to be the keyboardist for the McHigh Jaz Band. I'm so proud of you Jaden!
07/07/2021
Jake plays piano and he plays baseball, and he's very good at both.
Research shows that musical training can increase physical coordination and motor skills, and vice versa, that being an athlete can improve a musician's skills and performances.
If you're interested in piano lessons you can message me through Facebook or text me at 956-328-6848.
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05/28/2023