Goals and Benefits

At the Judy Bede Studio, the focus is on providing an encouraging, enjoyable atmosphere that will stimulate the development of the students' musical abilities and personal character.

Music Goals:


  • Proficiency on the instrument
  • Good posture and efficient relaxed technique
  • Development of a sensitive, musical ear
  • Production of beautiful tone
  • Memorization
  • Love for making music

Character Goals:

  • Confidence
  • Perseverance
  • Self-esteem
  • Concentration
  • Self-discipline
  • Goal Setting

Researchers and educators have further found that music lessons provide these benefits:

  • Development of parts of the brain involved in language and reasoning
  • Improvement in mathematics
  • Self-expression
  • Spatial intelligence (ability to perceive the world accurately and form mental pictures)
  • Creative thinking and problem-solving
  • Study skills