Philosophy of Rio Music

Our goal is to provide the finest possible musical education while promoting character, kindness and excellence from all of our students. This is done in a positive and creative atmosphere that focuses on independent thought, self-esteem, maturity, creativity, respect, leadership, teamwork, work ethic and personal responsibility. We strive to use music as an opportunity to deal with important and difficult societal issues, such as race, gender and class. Music is our means to the end of creating successful, creative, kind and happy adults. We strive to create opportunities and to open doors for our students. It is then up to them to do the work to take advantage of these opportunities. The sky is the limit. We approach every class, rehearsal and performance with passion and professionalism, and play our music with a deep respect for the history and cultures from which it springs. It is important to remember that all the decisions we make are done for the good of the students and the overall good of the program. Implementation is done only after careful scrutiny and with virtual certainty that the change is for the better. Feel free to contact us with any questions.