OUR PHILOSOPHY
Music is ofter seen as a frill, an extravagence, something to fill the silences in our cars and homes when there is no one to talk to, but it is more. Music, like all art forms is a mirror to the world, and if we know how to look at it, we can gain insight into that world. The violence and ugliness in much of modern music can be seen as merely the violent and ugly environments that the composers and listeners live in. Music that reflects the world around us helps us function better in it, helps us accept and deal with it. However when we want an escape from our environment, music offers that too, and can transport our minds and spirits to other places and dimensions.
Since the guitar is the world's most popular musical instrument, we at Guitar From Afar believe that it has a central role in the spreading of the benefits of music worldwide. Skype's free videoconferencing technology has made it possible for this to be done in a low cost and affordable way.
For children,, early exposure and learning of music has been shown to improve visual perception, enhance analytical thinking skills and improve physial coordination. Music helps us identify with our country, our religion, our social group, our generation, our ideology and all manner of trends and fads. It is one of the things that enables us to connect with the rest of the world.