There is no money in music.
You’ve heard it before — sometimes from the same parent who’s tapping along to a live band or gushing over their child’s performance video.
And still, right after the applause fades, comes the inevitable: “So… what’s the payoff?”
But here’s the thing: not every pursuit needs to end in commercial success to be worth doing.
For many parents, preparing their child for “the real world” means focusing on measurable results — grades, rankings, trophies, medals. Interests become defined by their outcomes, and hobbies are often only validated if the child turns out to be a prodigy. Anything less? Just a distraction.
Coach Mark and his student Justin for Advanced Guitar Lessons at Room Eleven Studios
This mindset is especially common in the arts. People see the performance, but rarely the process. They overlook the hours of practice, the patience, and the resilience it takes to grow in skill and self-expression.
The truth is, music training isn’t just about creating musicians. It’s about building determination, discipline, and confidence — skills that carry over into every part of life. Studies have shown how learning an instrument can develop critical thinking, improve focus, strengthen memory, and nurture emotional intelligence. It’s not just about playing notes; it’s about finding your own voice.
Coach Apple Abarquez and her enthusiastic student Anya Villanueva doing vocal exercises and warm ups.
At Room Eleven Studios, we believe in giving kids the space to grow — not just as artists, but as individuals. Here, mistakes are not failures, but stepping stones. Every setback is a lesson, every practice session an investment in self-belief.
The mic is yours. How will you use your voice?
Enroll in our Personalized Music Lessons, email listen@room11.studio to inquire.
