019 - Accountability, History, and Goal Getting Through the Arts

Amy Shoell Rasmussen knew at a very young age that she wanted to share her love of music with others. At the age of 15 she began teaching piano lessons to children in her Northern Utah neighborhood. Amy attended the University of Utah as a Piano Performance Major. She began teaching piano at Bravo Arts Academy in 2001 and has never left! During her years at Bravo she has worked closely with the owner, Angy Ford. Since joining Bravo, Amy has seen the business grow from an in-home piano studio to now having 3 commercial locations. Amy oversees faculty members who teach classes for music, dance, preschool, tumbling, karate, art and kindergarten. She works closely with Bravo's managers and teachers to ensure the education students are receiving is improving their skills and providing a positive learning environment. Amy loves the chance to accompany musicians for church and civic events. She also volunteers to play the piano at a local hospital. She believes every child should have the opportunity receive the benefits of an arts based education. Amy and I discuss accountability, the importance of history, and goal getting in the arts.