Our Mission
Practicing Musician sees a world where everyone everywhere is joyfully practicing music. We empower and collaborate with music educators, students, parents, community leaders, and artists to create and provide accessible, high-quality music education to practicing musicians of all ages and skill levels through innovative online platforms and services.
VALUES
Student-centric
We collaborate with educators, learners, parents, and artists to support continuous learning and lifelong musical journeys for all practicing musicians.
Quality
We are committed to delivering exceptional educational content and services that meet the needs of our students and exceed their expectations.
Community
We recognize the importance of fostering a supportive and engaged community of students, instructors, parents, and partners.
Earned trust
We are dedicated to building trust by conducting our business with honesty, transparency, and the highest ethical standards.
Passion and commitment
We actively work to implement our vision, mission, and values, sharing Practicing Musician with people everywhere.
Innovate and simplify
We develop innovative technology to streamline complex ideas and processes, making music education accessible and efficient for everyone involved.
Realistic goals
We recognize the importance of setting attainable goals for ensembles and individual learners, helping educators optimize time and personalize each student’s experience.
Hear all voices
We value unique perspectives and encourage creative expression, fostering an environment that promotes respectful and constructive dialogue
Awareness and well-being
We practice mindfulness and humility, understanding the interconnectedness of individuals, communities, and societies and prioritizing objectivity over ego.
Joy
Above all, we believe music is fun and aim to make every practicing musician’s journey enjoyable, fostering a love for learning and continuous progress.
Jake Douglass, Founder
From Our Founder
“Practicing music is near and dear to my heart, as music was the catalyst that led to my sobriety after 14 years of severe drug and alcohol addiction. Without the deep mind, body, and spirit connection that is inherently developed through learning how to play an instrument, I would likely not have had as clear of a vision of how my thoughts, behaviors, and actions were creating harmony or disharmony within myself and when interacting with my loved ones. That’s why I founded Practicing Musician: to create truly equitable access to world-class music education so every child can become a practicing musician and learn how to express themselves authentically. In addition, neuroscientists have found significant evidence that playing music benefits almost every area of the brain at all ages, benefits that are transferable to all other aspects of life. That’s right. Practicing music isn’t just about becoming famous, making music a career, or having fun (although practicing music is EXTREMELY fun!!!). Practicing music is a way to enhance every aspect of your life.”
Jake Douglass
