I teach because of the power music has to embrace
or change the situations surrounding modern life.

I teach because music can inject knowledge,
discipline, and passion in its followers.

I teach because I am able to help students become more adept
and sophisticated with every lesson learned or piece mastered.

I teach because I believe I can show people the key to another
world: a world of excitement that runs deep with possibilities.

I teach so that, one day, a child can learn not to accept mediocrity,
but to chart their own future and place positive
influences into all corners of their existence.