Author name: Sam Doran

Merit was founded upon the belief that “Talent is equally distributed, but opportunity is not,” and our mission to bring that opportunity for excellence in music education to students of […]

In honor of Black History Month, Merit School of Music is highlighting just a few of our notable Black alumni. These alums are transforming the world through their musical and

Your palms are sweaty. Your heart is pounding. Are you in danger? No, you’re about to walk into an audition! Auditions bring excitement, but they can also be a rollercoaster

We know that music classes and lessons provide many benefits for the brain, physical and mental health, and general well-being for people of all ages. But for babies and toddlers,

Imagine: two brothers, 10 and 12 years old, padding down the hallway of Merit toting their cello and violin, excited to join that week’s orchestra rehearsal. Their mom is taking