This class will focus on the philosophy of music and help students recognize their part to play not only as musicians but as musicians contributing to a community. Participants will each work on their own, personal philosophies throughout the week. In addition to discovering purpose in music, we will also be studying the characteristics of deliberate practice, and learning techniques for coping with performance anxiety (this is not limited to music performance, but also applies to any type of performance—athletic, academic, or otherwise). This class will be offered for students 12-18, no matter their level or instrument.