Amazon Web Services Director of Engineering David Borland shares how—even more than his degree in engineering—his music education set a solid foundation for his future. Through music, he developed work ethic, time management, grit, leadership, and teamwork. Go to www.tmea.org/itstartswithmusic for more stories about the power of music education and to download HD or 4K versions of these videos to show at your events. Texas Music Educators Association is proud to have supported excellence in music education for over 100 years.

Once Jamsel got into a middle school music class, he finally found the place where he belonged and felt welcomed. And as a mariachi musician, he has discovered a new connection with his family. Now Jamsel wants to be a band director so he can share his passion with others. Go to www.tmea.org/itstartswithmusic for more stories about the power of music education and to download HD or 4K versions of these videos to show at your events. Texas Music Educators Association is proud to have supported excellence in music education for over 100 years.

Elementary music teachers and students remind us of the most basic reasons we study music. While it does help us develop language skills and aids in our overall cognitive development, making music makes these kids happy. It doesn't get much better than that. Go to www.tmea.org/itstartswithmusic for more stories about the power of music education and to download HD or 4K versions of these videos to show at your events. Texas Music Educators Association is proud to have supported excellence in music education for over 100 years.

Nicholas would have been lost had it not been for his music class and his choir directors. While as a young child he struggled with dyslexia, being in choir helped his language skills and his overall academic success. Through his work in music, Nicholas has developed confidence and a passion that he wants to share with others. Go to www.tmea.org/itstartswithmusic for more stories about the power of music education and to download HD or 4K versions of these videos to show at your events. Texas Music Educators Association is proud to have supported excellence in music education for over 100 years.

Joyce explains that the best part of music is being a part of something bigger than yourself. And while Joyce plans to go to medical school, she knows music will always be part of her life. Music connects us all in a unique and powerful way. Go to www.tmea.org/itstartswithmusic for more stories about the power of music education and to download HD or 4K versions of these videos to show at your events. Texas Music Educators Association is proud to have supported excellence in music education for over 100 years.