GROWTH Ministries International
Support Music Education
DID YOU KNOW
Music education may increase cognitive, social and emotional development which can lead to better academic performance?
According to research published in 2020 by the American Psychological Association the research suggests that, in fact, the more students study music, the better they do in those subjects such as math and science. However in public education systems,”arts courses, including music courses, are commonly underfunded in comparison with what are often referred to as academic courses, including math, science and English,” said Peter Gouzouasis, PhD, of the University of British Columbia.
About G.R.O.W.T.H. Ministries international
Established in 2010, Growth Ministries International (GMI) was created to provide scholarships to at-risk and underserved youth in the Chicagoland area. These students are eligible to receive quality education at Muzicnet and other schools of music.
OUR MISSION
To help provide music education to low income schools, at-risk or underserved youth and develop the net generation of skilled musicians.
ACHIEVEMENTS
contributed to the economic development and growth of several south suburban villages by contributing bands, sponsoring youth groups, providing workshops, hosting special events, and giving 100’s of scholarships to children who cannot afford the school’s tuition.
Partner with GMI
Help create strong support systems for musicians worldwide, train children and adults in their musical gifts, locally, nationally and globally, and help them grow and expand their skills. You can affect generations to come while advancing God’s kingdom.
Alan & Terrilyn Franklin – GMI Executive Directors
An experienced and seasoned musician, author and presenter, Chicago native Alan Franklin was born into a musical family of 12 children and raised by two amazing parents. Alan & his siblings performed in their parents’ church, singing and playing a variety of musical instruments.
After a stint working in corporate America, in 1995, Alan and his twin brother Aaron founded the Muzicnet Performing Arts School with locations in Park Forest and Chicago’s south side.
To date, over 5000 students have taken music and performing art classes at the Muzicnet http://www.muzicnet.net.
Among those who have attended Muzicnet are Jennifer Hudson (singer), KeKe Palmer (actress), Christian Allison (jazz musician) and Vashawn Mitchell (gospel recording artist).
Author of Secrets to Hearing Music and Learning Gospel Piano/Organ by Ear.
Alan & Terrilyn have been married 25 years. They founded the SELAH CONFERENCE in 2005: an annual three-day gathering of worshippers from around the world. They have four very talented daughters who also serve in ministry and form the group All For Love (A4L).
