Arlington, VA USA
I am a piano teacher with a studio in my home. I have several one-income families with multiple students taking lessons from me. Music Link has allowed these talented and dedicated students to explore the world of music. Our local music teacher's association allows music link students to participate in contests and piano exams free of charge. I have received free musicand music at a discount for my students. The parents of my music link students are very grateful, as they would not be able to afford lessons for their children. My favorite story is about Rachel. Rachel was learning to play piano on an old, small keyboard. Through Music Link, she was able to get "a real piano!" Now her sister and a brother are playing on that piano. The mom, Karen, has to ask them to stop playing on occasion! Music Link has certainly made a difference in my studio.
The Great!
- If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could... pay the independent music teachers the difference in the fees they normally charge and the fees they charge Music Link students.
Ways to make it better!
- In my opinion, the biggest challenges facing this organization are... convincing more teachers to participate in the Music Link program.