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Clear Your Mind with Music: The Ultimate Reset
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Life can feel overwhelming with the constant balancing act of work, school, and everything else that comes with daily life. But sometimes, all it takes is a quick break to reset your mind. Music offers a simple yet powerful way to hit pause, recalibrate, and find your calm. Did you know that taking a musical break can help clear your head and reduce stress?
When things start to feel chaotic, it’s easy to lose focus. Whether you're facing an endless to-do list or a tough project, music is here to give your brain a quick reset. Here’s how it works:
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Clear the Clutter: Put on your favorite song or pick up your instrument, and suddenly, you’re stepping away from all that mental “clutter.” Forget about deadlines for a moment—just center yourself. That simple act of switching gears can ground you and make the overwhelm feel more manageable.
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The 5-Minute Recharge: Sometimes, just five minutes of music is all it takes to reset your mind. Music naturally calms the nervous system, lowers the heart rate, and helps you release stress. It’s like hitting the refresh button, giving you a clear head and renewed focus to tackle what’s next.
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Boosting Creativity and Focus: A quick musical break can spark creativity and fresh ideas. If you're working, studying, or problem-solving, a few minutes of music helps push through mental blocks, leaving you with a fresh perspective and the energy to get back to your tasks.
Homework Hack for Students: Stuck on a tough homework problem? Hit pause and take a quick music break! Whether you're strumming a few chords on your instrument or jamming out to a favorite song, a musical reset will help clear your mind, melt away stress, and get you back to your assignments with a fresh perspective (and maybe even a smile).
Conclusion: Taking a musical break is a fun, powerful way to reset your mind and relieve stress. From listening to your favorite song or playing a few notes on your instrument, music gives you a chance to recharge and refocus. At Metro Music Makers, we’re here to support you on your musical journey through lessons, therapy, or helping you find ways to integrate music into your daily routine.
Keep learning, keep growing, and let the music lead the way.
Allison Jarrell 🎶
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Come see Mark Grundhoefer perform TOMORROW NIGHT with the Back Row Baptists!
Come out to MadLife in Woodstock, tomorrow night, August 13 for what promises to be an incredible night of music!
Headliners Back Row Baptists and Dylan Kight & the Nightbirds will play with an opener by Greg Drews. Our very own Mark Grundhoefer will play with Greg Shaddix and the Back Row Baptists. Click the link below to grab tickets! |
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Welcome new piano and voice teacher, Dan Cake!
We are so excited to welcome new teacher, Dan Cake, to our Metro Music Makers family! |
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Dan Cake is an experienced piano and voice teacher and performer, with extensive experience in musical theatre. He has taught everything from private voice and piano to large classes in performing arts schools and camps. He is an accomplished pianist who has accompanied students for auditions as well as accompanying various dance classes.
Dan's performance resume is no less impressive—working as a mainstage performer for Disney Cruise Lines, where he was the voice captain as well. His cruise experience also extends to working as music director for AIDA Cruises (Germany) and RWS Global Entertainment (NYC—Azamara, MSC Cruises, Holland America, Hershey Park, Iberostar Mexico).
Dan teaches classical piano and musical theatre voice, and he also teaches clarinet for elementary and middle school marching and concert bands.
Many of Dan's students have gone on to be accepted at renowned music universities and college programs, as well as booking Broadway and regional shows such as Tommy, Tina, and MJ the Musical in NYC!
To learn more about Dan, click below. If you think he might be a good fit for your child, email info@metromusicmakers.com. |
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Share the Love of (Metro) Music (Makers) |
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Has your family had a great experience with us? If so, we'd love for you to share that experience with others. Our favorite way to bring new students into the Metro Music Makers family is through your referrals! It shows us we're doing something right, and it means we're getting great new customers since they're your friends and neighbors!
In fact, we're so thankful for your help spreading the word that we'll give you a $50 credit toward your lessons when your friends and family join the MMM family. (Just make sure they use your name when they register.)
Looking for an easy way to share? Post a link to our website along with a testimonial on your social media accounts, your neighborhood Facebook group, and your virtual bulletin board for work.
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Are You Following Us on Social? |
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Are you on Instagram or Facebook? If so, be sure you are following Metro Music Makers! Our socials are a combination of announcements, music education (thanks to Dr. E's awesome videos), and performances from our students and teachers. |
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What Parents Are Saying... |
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...about Adele Williams
"We’ve had a great experience with Metro Music Makers! My daughter is home from college for the summer, and we recently started voice lessons again. The transition back has been seamless, and her new voice instructor is absolutely wonderful—skilled, supportive, and really brings out the best in her. It’s been such a joy to see my daughter excited and inspired by her lessons. Highly recommend Metro Music Makers for anyone looking for quality music instruction and a positive, personalized experience."
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Important Dates |
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Thanksgiving Break Rock Band Camp — November 24-26 Registration is open!
More details and events coming soon! |
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Cancellation Policy: Customers may reschedule a maximum of 3 lessons per year with a limit of 2 reschedules within any one semester.* A 24-hour advance notice to 678-637-7293 or info@metromusicmakers.com is required.
*Exception: Students of senior-level instructors are unable to reschedule canceled lessons. |
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