MUSOPOD - #6 - Melissa Portella - Is Social Media Good For Kids?

Melissa Portella is an ethnically Spanish individual who grew up in France. She settled later on in Perth, Australia and had her first child Maya Portella-Schulz who recognized by many MUSO fans on social media for her iconic street and concert performance of Burgmuller's Arabesque at age 5.
Melissa opens up on how social media has become her main tool to continuously inspire Maya to excel in her piano journey at Muso Music Academy.
Audio available on Spotify: search 'MUSOPOD with Lawrence
0.00 Intro
4.00 Advantages of having a social media account at aged 5
6.00 How I prepare my 5yo daughter for competitions
13:00 Why 5yo Maya asks me for help in piano practice
14:00 Why I enrolled Maya to Muso Music Academy
18:00 Unusual kids liking complex piano exercises
21:30 Why MUSO teachers are so good + MUSO Flash Cards
30:55 MUSO online lessons + certification for teachers
33:30 Importance of community and parents in music journeys
35:30 Making Classical music mainstream in Perth
36.45 Why people like MUSO videos and how they can learn
38:00 How MUSO hires (internationally)
39:30 Maya's MUSO teacher Kym
41:00 How Maya got invited to Sydney for a street performance program
41:45 Importance to social media for kids when done right

[@lucialam82]

I am Maya’s IG fan, always inspired by her dedication and passion for piano performance 🎉❤

[@CheckItTwice]

Well, I'm a Muso fan from America...I'm not sure if that's why I haven't heard of this Maiya kid before. I think it's great that she is so advanced in her talent. Maiya's mom, if your reading this and you're not certain, trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not onto your own understanding. In all your ways, acknowledge Him and He will direct the path in which you should take her to keep her humble.