The project was an alternative culminating experience for a Master of Arts in Education: Curriculum and Instruction with an Elective Emphasis on the Arts in Education. The project followed Pathway I: Artist as an educator. The author chose to further develop her skills as a guitarist. She believed it would enhance her teaching abilities in an elementary setting. Because of the music knowledge the author has gained, students now have the opportunity to participate in making music. From the various guitar styles the teacher has learned, they also have the opportunity to experience live music and music of different cultures. Another outcome of this project is that the author has become an advocate for the arts in her school and community.

Cognitive and emotional intelligence through music