Music Maker Workshops LLC

Senior Spotlight: Porter🎶

Congratulations to Porter on his upcoming graduation! Porter’s musical journey with Music Maker Workshops began nearly ten years ago at a summer camp, and since then he has explored singing, guitar, and bass while continuing to grow as a performer through weekly voice lessons and theatre productions around the valley.

One of Porter’s favorite musical memories was performing at the MMW Honors Recital, an experience he describes as both an honor and unforgettable. He also loves being involved in musical theatre and sharing his passion for performance on stage.

For students beginning their own musical journeys, Porter encourages them to explore as much as possible: “Try a bunch of different stuff and decide what you love. Be patient and work hard.” His willingness to pursue different opportunities has helped shape both his musicianship and confidence as a performer.

Porter is graduating from the East Valley Institute of Technology (EVIT) and hopes to eventually start his own business specializing in custom automotive paint jobs. In the meantime, he plans to work at a local body shop while continuing to stay active in community theatre. You can also find him working at Dutch Bros right next to MMW!

Reflecting on his experience at MMW, Porter shared that it inspired him to pursue more performance opportunities and helped him discover how much he truly loves singing and performing. Music will absolutely remain a major part of his future, as he plans to continue voice lessons and stay involved in musical theatre productions throughout the valley.

We are so proud of you, Porter, and can’t wait to see all the amazing things ahead for you both on and off the stage!

Senior Spotlight: Sagar 🎹

Congratulations to Sagar on his upcoming graduation! For the past six years, Sagar has been dedicated to learning and growing as a pianist, developing both his musical abilities and confidence along the way.

One of his favorite musical memories was performing in his very first recital in 2021 — an exciting milestone that marked the beginning of many accomplishments to come. Reflecting on his journey, Sagar encourages newer music students to challenge themselves and step outside of their comfort zones, sharing this advice: “Don’t be afraid to challenge yourself, you may be surprised at what you can do.”

After graduation, Sagar plans to attend Arizona State University to study Politics. Looking back on his experience at Music Maker Workshops, he shared that MMW helped take his musical education to heights he never imagined while also helping him grow confidence in his own abilities.

Music will continue to play an important role in Sagar’s future. He is certain that he will continue playing piano after high school and is even considering learning new instruments along the way.

We are so proud of you, Sagar, and excited to see all that you accomplish in the years ahead!