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What Are You Listening To? 🎶

Dear ,

There’s a question I’ve been thinking about lately that I don’t hear very often anymore: “What are you listening to?”

We ask each other what we’re watching all the time. We trade Netflix recommendations. We talk about TV shows and characters like they’re part of our real lives.

But somewhere along the way, I think we started talking about music less. At least not in the same way.

I remember being in high school and college when “What are you listening to?” was one of the most common questions people asked each other. Music was how we connected. It was how we shared pieces of ourselves without having to explain everything out loud.

A favorite artist could tell you a lot about someone. Their personality. What they were feeling. What mattered to them. Entire friendships were built around passing albums back and forth, making playlists, or hearing a song and immediately thinking, “You have to listen to this.” Music felt like a bigger part of how we connected.

Now, so much of our listening happens individually through earbuds and algorithms. We may be listening more than ever, but talking about music together less.

One of my favorite things about our music camps is that we intentionally make space to ask kids what they’re listening to. They get excited about sharing songs with each other, discovering new artists, and bonding over music in the same way so many of us used to.

So maybe this summer is the perfect time to bring the question back. At the pool. On a road trip. At the lake or beach. Around the kitchen while making dinner. Sitting on the porch with family or friends.

“What are you listening to?”

You might discover a new favorite artist. You might learn something new about someone you love. You might even reconnect with music in a way that feels more personal again. That’s one of the things I love most about music. It gives us something to share with each other.

So this week, ask someone the question. And if you’d like, hit reply and tell us what you’re listening to lately. We’d genuinely love to hear.

Keep learning, keep growing, and let the music lead the way.

Allison Jarrell 🎶

Founder & CEO

Summer Is One of Our Favorite Seasons 🎶

There’s something special about summer lessons. The pace shifts, creativity opens up, and students get the chance to explore music in a whole new way.

It’s the perfect time to try a new instrument, learn that fun song they’ve been wanting to play, or switch things up with something fresh and inspiring. With fewer school-time pressures, we often see students relax, build confidence, and make real progress.

We also know summer schedules can be all over the place with camps, vacations, and family plans. That’s why our flex scheduling makes it easy to keep music going without the stress.

The best next step is simple:

Talk with your teacher and get your summer lesson days and times on the calendar early. A little planning now makes everything smoother later and helps you keep a consistent rhythm all season long.

We can’t wait to make music with you this summer.