SUMMER MUSIC ACADEMY OBJECTIVES

• To inspire, motivate, and encourage the pursuit of our musicians' dreams

• To encourage family involvement, understanding, and support

• To convey the importance of setting and reaching goals

• To build self-esteem amongst our musicians

• To demonstrate the importance of self-discipline in goal achieving

• To develop the collaborative abilities of our musicians

• To convey the importance of education, teamwork, meeting time constraints, and performing under pressure

• To teach on-stage performance techniques which will help maintain focus, composure, and preparation

• To develop individual and holistic fundamental skills

• To explain the psychology of music and the factors which appeal to its audience

• To develop the ability to transform individual emotion into creative artistic expression

• To explain the business of the music industry
• To discourage the use of drugs
• To develop a strong work ethic in our musicians

• To encourage strong study habits and the constant pursuit of knowledge

• To create an empire of closely interlinked musicians and encourage interaction and support of one another

• To provide additional lessons, instructions, advice, and guidance during the off-season

• To provide special discounts for attending musicians through numerous participating local music shops

• To provide hands-on technical training and experience in numerous fields