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No, not as a friend or romantically. What musicians do you like? Who do you enjoy listening to in your own instrument? Do you listen to other musicians?

Students come into my studio at all different skill levels with good and bad habits for us to work on. With only a few exceptions they all make this critical mistake. They are not breathing well, and while sometimes I truly mean that literally, most of the time I mean they are not getting as much air as they could be with each breath. Here’s how it normally goes:

America boasts a cornucopia of diverse arts communities. Because of this, it is easy for aspiring actors to find inspiration and learn how to get started by visiting some of the most popular acting hot spots. Here are three places in the US that every aspiring actor should visit when wanting to learn about acting and spark their creativity.

Across the United States, music students of all ages can explore exciting cultural hubs to gain inspiration and make musical connections that will help them in their studies. From attending concerts by top soloists and orchestras to hearing the latest creations from emerging composers and singers, creativity can be found on every corner.

The best teachers are often concerned when their students have serious personal issues. Fortunately, there are ways to ease the symptoms of anxiety in the classroom and for creative arts activities outside of the classroom. Here’s some advice for teachers who honestly want to help their student.

Creativity fosters brain development, sparks the imagination and enhances self-confidence. From a young age, we are taught to tap into our creativity to expand our minds and our interests. As we age, we utilize our creative juices to come up with out-of-the-box solutions to our everyday problems.

For a nation as relatively young as the United States, the area boasts an impressive array of art museums. From massive institutions offering vast collections spanning centuries of time to unique cultural havens, America has no shortage of remarkable destinations designed to please every art lover.

While a large number of students each year enroll in a traditional, four-year university to earn their degree, this isn’t the only route available for students. Non-traditional colleges play an important role in helping educate our workforce. In fact, there are a couple of key benefits offered by these colleges that traditional universities can’t match. This is why for many students attending a non-traditional college is the way to go.

Museums offer the educator an unparalleled opportunity to not just learn but to experience knowledge that can enhance any lesson plan. Field trips are not necessary when an educator is able to vividly convey what they saw and felt during their visit. The following five museums come highly recommended to all teachers.