The Beat Goes On: Perseverance and Limits in Music

The Beat Goes On: Perseverance and Limits in Music

Hey fellow music makers,  

Perseverance is the rhythm that keeps us going—through missed chords and sore fingers. It’s the grit to practice when your hands ache or to rewrite a song for the tenth time. Every musician knows the grind; it’s where passion meets discipline. Think of legends like Beethoven, deaf yet unstoppable, or modern artists grinding through rejection to hit the charts.  

But let’s talk limits. Time, skill, even inspiration—they’re real walls. You can’t master every scale overnight or force a melody when the muse is MIA. Accepting limits isn’t defeat; it’s strategy. Focus on your strengths, lean on your bandmates, and let constraints shape something raw and unique.  

So, keep playing. Push through the noise, respect the silence, and let perseverance tune your craft.  

Randy Naranjo, M.S. Guitar Instructor

Jesusa Pons-Garner

I’ve had both my children attend lessons at this location. The staff is absolutely wonderful. Mrs. Amber is an incredible piano instructor!

Jesusa Pons-Garner / parent
Jennifer Ortega

San Antonio Music Academy is very well organized. My daughter's piano teacher is wonderful! She's been taking lessons for 5 months and looks forward to each lesson. I really enjoy the recitals at the LOL Comedy Club.

Jennifer Ortega / parent
Esmeralda Saavedra

My daughter has been registered here since she was 7. Each instructor she’s had has been very friendly and great to work with. Currently she has lessons with Ms Maria and we are so grateful for her and the entire SAMA staff. I can’t recommend enough.

Esmeralda Saavedra / parent
Elio Maldonado Jr.

Jacob was an excellent guitar instructor. He was patient and prepared. I definitely recommend him to any person wanting to learn guitar.

Elio Maldonado Jr. / parent
Crystal Reyes

We absolutely  San Antonio Music Academy!!! All 3 of my children take lessons and they love it. My daughter Taylor has really improved her vocal abilities with the help of a wonderful vocal teacher.

Crystal Reyes / parent
Steve Dell

San Antonio Music Academy is awesome, my son loves the guitar lessons and is super excited to attend every week! He started with zero experience and progressed surprisingly fast. Randy is an amazingly talented guitarist/teacher. He is very patient, yet knows how to push students to the next level. Highly recommend all the instructors, the staff is great!

Steve Dell / parent
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