Enjoy our Q&A with Worthington's Chambers Music Studio owner Julie Chambers:
CL: What prompted you to start a music studio?
JC: Chambers Music Studio wasn’t just from my love of music—it was a response to the problem of isolation I kept seeing in kids and families. They lacked a real, meaningful community. I believed a neighborhood music school could be a hub for creativity, connection, and leadership development.
CL: How has this business deepened your love of music?
JC: Running the studio completely changed how I experience music. It’s no longer just a personal passion—it’s a way to build relationships, foster growth, and strengthen community. Watching our students and teachers bring music to life has deepened my love and respect for it in ways I never expected.
CL: What practical skills do students learn as they hone their musical acumen?
JC: Music education imparts skills that extend far beyond notes and rhythms. Students develop time management through consistent practice schedules and learn to receive and apply constructive feedback. They enhance their focus, listening abilities, and emotional intelligence.
One significant skill cultivated through music is problem-solving. Musicians analyze complex pieces, identify patterns, and overcome technical challenges. This analytical approach fosters a mindset adept at tackling intricate problems—an invaluable trait for any professional field.
CL: Is there a success story that keeps you going?
JC: One student I’ll always remember was incredibly shy and nervous about performing. At his first recital, he could barely make it through warm-ups—but he did it. Afterward, something shifted. He started looking forward to performances and became one of our most expressive and joyful performers. Stories like his remind me of the power of consistent encouragement and the magic of music.
CL: What does music bring that no other medium of expression could?
JC: Music is personal and universal at the same time; meeting people exactly where they are—all ages and backgrounds—inviting them into something meaningful. Unlike other mediums of expression, music unfolds in time—teaching patience, deep focus, and emotional expression all at once. At our studio, we don’t just teach a skill, we help students discover who they are through sound, rhythm, and creativity.
CL: What does a typical session look like for a beginner student?
JC: Beginner students at Chambers Music Studio can expect a warm welcome, lots of encouragement, and lessons that are both playful and purposeful. Weekly sessions include movement, games, technique, improvisation, and foundational skill-building tailored to each student’s age and learning style. Over the season, they’ll have opportunities to participate in studio events, group classes, and recitals—celebrating growth in a supportive community. We meet them where they are and help them fall in love with the process.
CL: What is your favorite part of running the studio?
JC: The people! I love seeing the joy on a student’s face when they conquer a challenge, the pride in a parent’s eyes at a recital, and the dedication of our teachers who show up every day with heart. Music is the tool, but connection is the purpose. Building a community around creativity, growth, and leadership—that’s the part that fills me up every day.
"Through running this studio, I’ve come to see music not just as an art form, but as a powerful tool for connection, healing, and transformation."
-Julie Chambers, Chambers Music Studio