Student Spotlight:
Jake O.
How long have you taken music lessons?
On and off for 6-7 years.
2. What instrument(s) do you play?
Guitar, ukulele, piano, sax, trombone, and violin
3. Who are your favorite musical artists?
JVKE, Benson Boone, and Mozart
4. What are your short and long term goals with music?
Short-term, keep learning how to improve my technical knowledge and skills so that long-term, I can play more by feel versus thought.
5. What is your favorite part about taking music lessons?
Seeing progress.
6. What are your hobbies?
Swimming and baking
7. What are some of your favorite foods?
Fettuccine alfredo, ice cream
8. What is the coolest thing you've learned in your lessons recently?
How the violin is unique from other instruments
9. Do you have any performances coming up or have you had a performance recently?
We've had, and have, school band performances. I go to Nativity school in St. Paul, and play in both the middle school and jazz bands.
10. Why should other people play music?
It feeds the soul. The better you get the more enjoyable it is to play.
“I’m grateful to have Brighter Minds available for various ages to learn a number of instruments, which is a skill and talent that can be explored, developed, and enjoyed over a lifetime. Music lessons there have been fun and a confidence builder for my kiddos. Thank you!”
I'd like to nominate Jake who is really showing great strides. Jake is a total beginner who is showing excellent strides in learning basic stuff - he's going so fast I'm kind of amazed - he's going through the Essential Elements book 1 really fast!
~ Biff, Jake’s Violin Teacher
We would like to thank Jake’s family for referring their friends to Brighter Minds Music.