Music can soothe the soul and evoke peace and joy. Music inspires growth, creativity, and can increase brain functioning at the same time. Veronica Schneider uses her unique education of a Bachelor's degree in Music and a Master's degree in Counseling Psychology to develop a studio that focuses on each student as a unique individual offering an individualized, comprehensive, strength-based approach which serves to inspire each student in the fine arts.

Students in this studio learn how to read, create, increase confidence in all areas of their life, build self-esteem, and develop an understanding of how to share their music without fear, should they desire to perform. Students will experience a world of music in which they receive respect and empowerment throughout their educational experience. Students are accepted into this studio of all ages and cultures and are all offered an opportunity to learn music in a way that suits them by finding their personal strengths and expanding these strengths into their art.

Veronica teaches beginning level through advanced, college entry-level music instruction offering private sessions of 1 hour or 30 minutes. This music studio offers three workshops per year where students are given advanced training in stage fright management complementing the performance coaching provided in weekly, private sessions. Students have the option to decide if they wish to perform or simply learn music for their own self-pleasure.

Veronica Schneider studied with Joan Bridges, John Delevorious, Iko Onishi, Donna Stoering, and Lois Banke and has performed on the piano and harp while maintaining an active studio of music students for over 25 years. Students in this studio have shown a high success rate in learning how to perform while feeling calm and alert during their performance. Many students from this studio have gone on to music careers of their own, passing on a legacy of highly focused analytical skills as well as a passion and love for music. Students have participated in national music events winning honors in theory and performance, however, many students choose to learn music only as a hobby and find this studio satisfying to their needs.

Veronica Schneider is a member of the Music Teachers' Association of California and a member of California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists. Veronica is also a member of the Music Teachers National Association and the California Association of Professional Music Teachers.

Contact Veronica at: vsmstudio@yahoo.com