Music Compound SRQ puts students center stage at Back to School Bash

Instructor Iain Harris calls his job at Music Compound the best in the world. Teaching children is no different from teaching adults, he said.  

“When you walk in the door, we know who you guys are. We’re you, but just older,” he said.

The studio’s student talent was on display at its Back to School Bash, which took place at its Sarasota location, as well as its location in Bradenton.

Studio Manager Alyssa Martin said the event allows the community to learn more about the performance-based music school and its programs.

“They can see with their own eyes and hear with their ears, our student performers, and how amazing they are, and it's just a fun way to get people in the community out and together and enjoying music on a Saturday morning, early afternoon.” she said.

Because students are offered the chance to perform on a monthly basis, they find a spark that keeps them improving and returning to the stage, said Martin.

Meanwhile, Martin said she herself can attest to the excellence of the instruction. The 43-year-old had never had the patience to learn music when she first started as studio manager, but she finally found the opportunity when Harris insisted on teaching her. She made her guitar debut on Aug. 18.

Event attendee Katie McHugh said her four children love Music Compound because it offers the chance to try multiple instruments.

“It’s a nice introduction, and the folks here have always been so nice. It’s a special place,” she said.