Our Impact
Practicing Musician is trusted by thousands of educators and learners across 831 school districts in 48 states and 90+ countries.
In a recent community center pilot with no music education program, Practicing Musician worked with
- 32 adults, ages 30–83 — enrolled in 4 weeks
- 100% wanted to continue
- 89% would refer a friend
- 83% rated the program “mission critical” to them
- 30+ on the waitlist before the final class ended
Community Center Impact
“The crew behind Practicing Musician was incredible. They had everything in place, and they knew exactly what we needed to do.
You walk in on day one, and it’s not as daunting as you think. The prep was set up so perfectly.”
Joel McCaskill
Program Facilitator
San Diego, CA
“I can’t think of a project that is more relevant to our current challenges, with as much potential impact.”
Dr. Bret Smith
Professor, Faculty Legislative Representative, and Assessment Coordinator at Central Washington University
“In my eight and a half years working with adult programming at the YMCA, this is by far the most interest I’ve ever seen for a first-time program!”
Ann Conway
Copley-Price YMCA Adult Programming Director
Impact on Schools
“I highly recommend Practicing Musician for anyone who is looking for passionate and effective musicians and teachers.”
Reese Burgan
Adjunct Professor, Lone Star College
“My students were bummed when I told them we wouldn’t use Practicing Musician on Tuesday but celebrated when they learned we’d be at it again on Thursday!”
“Having access to Practicing Musician has been one of the best things for my program.”
“Thanks to Practicing Musician, my students are leaps and bounds ahead of where they normally are at this time in the year!”
“My students are always asking, “when can we use Practicing Musician again?!” because they just have such a great time with the program.”
“I love Practicing Musician’s method. It’s saving me so much time. Today I used it to assign what will be a semester’s worth of work for my HS students, and it only took a half hour. Oh, thank you!!”
“I highly recommend Practicing Musician for anyone who is looking for passionate and effective musicians and teachers.”
“Practicing Musician lessons helped my students thrive last year, and saved me so much time. The fundraiser is an added bonus! Big win for everyone!”
Valerie Coolidge
Jr/Sr High Music Director
Oroville, WA
