Hi, I’m Andrew! A Brooklyn Dad who’s thought a lot about helping children find their unique gift, or what I like to call, “their thing.”

Research consistently shows that learning an instrument stimulates cognitive development and enhances overall learning ability. Over the years, I have seen firsthand how music nurtures personal growth, creativity, and self-discovery in every child, regardless of their future career path.

But how did I get here? It’s the early 2000s and my son Alejandro is in preschool. It’s a lovely school and yet, I can’t leave the classroom. Alejandro has deep attachment issues. He is so terrified that I have to sit in the corner of the class...