PRIVATE MUSIC LESSONS

At the Maestro Musicians Academy, we are a leading provider of music education in Lexington, MA. We believe in the concept of Bildung, a philosophy that promotes the cultivation of self-discovery, personal transformation, and holistic growth. Rooted in the philosophy of the Enlightenment and Romantic periods, Bildung stresses the development of a student's intellect, cultural sensitivities, and decent behavior. Rather than merely teaching knowledge of facts, the teachings of Bildung represent a yearning for the student to find his or her place in the world through a journey of self-discovery and self-awareness.

How do Music Lessons Intersect With Bildung?

1. Self-Discovery: The process of refining one's skills, intellect, and actions are taught through music lessons on an emotional and spiritual level. Music lessons promote understanding of one's own inner-self  and the inner-selves of others.
2. Character Development: The act of performing and preparing for an audience makes you a more sensitive person. Creating pleasing sounds in harmony, whether done as a solo activity or with others, allows the musician to become aware of his or her music in relation to the listener. In day-to-day life, one can make the leap to refining of our own personal actions, conversations, and interactions with our peers.
3. Finding One's Place in the World: Beauty is universal. While it is hard to define, you know it when you see or hear it on a deep level. An education that incorporates a knowledge and emulation of the great masters of the past allows the next generation to understand the achievements of our civilization and pass the torch of humanity forward.
4. Lifelong Learning: Bildung is all about the journey - not the destination. One is never done learning and the beauty of music is that you can always grow and discover more. A true artist is never content to stop learning!
   In practice, Bildung results in both personal and collective transformation. The philosophy aims to create life-long learners who are culturally aware, inspired by the great ideas of our civilization, self-aware, empathetic, and capable of free thinking, which results in a more open and cohesive community.