We can all relate to music - it ties us together no matter where we’re from or how old we are.  Whether we sing it, play it, write it, or just listen to it, music is an integral part of our lives no matter what we’re doing or what line of work we’re in: sports, recreation, TV/movies, fashion, weddings, religion, driving, shopping … and the list goes on.  When we set up this blog to be about both music and gymnastics, we knew we’d never run out of great material.  True, words like ’beam’, ‘scale, & ’score’ will mean different things depending on who’s reading this, but even so, musicians and gymnasts have a LOT in common! -:)

• Both start out learning basic fundamentals.  From there, hard work and commitment are needed to develop and perfect skills. 
• Gymnasts know how to stay focused to achieve their goals.  So do musicians. 
• Gymnasts have meets and exhibitions; musicians have competitions, too.  And lots of recitals and concerts.
• Gymnasts have coaches and choreographers.  Musicians have teachers and directors.  Hey, remember hearing them tell you that practice makes perfect?  Well this is a good saying too: ”perfect practice makes perfect”.  

So to all you gymnasts and musicians out there who are perfectly practicing, we have this to say: find your groove, stay tight, & watch your balance!