Hitting Reset: Connecting Through Music in the New Year

A new year naturally invites reflection. It’s a moment to pause, reset, and step forward with intention. As we begin this year at Metro Music Makers, our focus is simple and meaningful: Connecting Through Music. For us, hitting reset doesn’t mean starting from scratch. It means approaching music with fresh energy, renewed focus, and openness … Read more

Allison and her son Elliott at Shaky Knees

A Weekend at Shaky Knees: A Lesson in Music

This past weekend, I dove headfirst into the marathon that is the Shaky Knees festival here in Atlanta: three full days of bouncing between four stages, plus two nights of midnight shows at partnering venues. By the end, I saw 26 bands (whew!). My feet are still recovering, but my spirit feels absolutely recharged. Here … Read more

Ocean

Why “Music Is An Ocean” Changed My Perspective

written by Allison Jarrell, Metro Music Makers Founder and CEO This summer, a simple phrase spoken by a customer unexpectedly changed the way I see everything. “Music is an ocean,” she said. I smiled, maybe even laughed a little, and said, “That’s my new mantra.” It was a lighthearted moment, but it stuck. And over … Read more

The Science of Music and Memory: Why Learning an Instrument Makes You Smarter

written by Allison Jarrell, LPMT, MT-BC, and Metro Music Makers Founder and CEO Have you ever wondered why musicians seem to have an uncanny ability to remember things? Or why so many studies link learning an instrument to higher cognitive function? Science has shown time and time again that playing music isn’t just an enjoyable … Read more

Allison playing the piano

Returning to My Roots at the Symphony: A Reflection on the Power of Music

written by Allison Jarrell, MMM Founder and CEO Last Saturday, I had the privilege of attending the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra’s performance, which featured a breathtaking rendition of Rachmaninoff’s Rhapsody on a Theme by Paganini. The guest pianist’s virtuosic performance was so moving that, at one point, my eyes welled with tears. It was one of those … Read more

Gospel music

Gospel Music: Its Origin and Its Evolution

written by MMM teacher Canangela Boyd-Robertson The Role of Gospel Music At its core, gospel music reflects the passion and intensity of religious faith and a yearning for connection with God. This fervor is what has made gospel music one of our most beloved musical and cultural influences. A collage of suffering, struggle, victory, and … Read more

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