1. Examine personality and interests

2. Set goals

3. Form your own musical growth plan

4. Build a musical foundation of technique, theory, strength, flexibility, sight reading, and ear training

5. Use process and product centered learning

6. Track, evaluate and set new goals

7. Build creativity through songwriting

8. Express yourself with performance

9. Share music with others

10. Establish music as a part of your continued health

11. Pass on the benefits of music to your kids