At Peak Music Studios, our students often ask: What does it really take to become great at music?
The answer lies not in a single practice session—but in the rhythm of your day, your mindset, and how you live your life with music at the center.
So let’s pull back the curtain and walk you through a day in the life of Peak Music Studios founders, Jeff and Crystal Moore—a daily system that’s not just packed with inspiration and structure, but is backed by research into how musical mastery is truly built.
5:45 AM – The Day Begins with Discipline
While most of the world is still asleep, the studio is already in motion. At 5:45 AM, the day begins—not just for Jeff and Crystal, but for their furry and feathered co-stars: Mr. Bugg, Ozzie, and Mr. Bird.
Research Insight: A 2022 study from the Journal of Expertise shows that early risers who follow structured routines develop higher levels of consistency in practice, a major factor in long-term skill acquisition.
6:00 AM – Live Inspiration for Students
By 6:00 AM, Jeff is in the studio broadcasting a daily 5-minute Facebook Live session for students and fans. The message? Small improvements, every day, lead to musical greatness. This consistent micro-coaching helps reinforce Peak’s culture of intentional daily improvement.
6:10 AM – Focused Technical Training
Next up: 30 minutes of guitar technique practice and vocal warmups for Jeff. Simultaneously, Crystal practices mindful movement and breathing routines, preparing herself for a day of high-energy teaching and creative production.
Why this works: Neuroscientific studies confirm that repetition paired with focus and intention leads to faster neuroplastic changes—especially when practiced early in the day, when the mind is fresh (source: Frontiers in Psychology, 2021).
6:40 AM – Performance Rehearsals
Jeff and Crystal then rehearse for upcoming shows—currently preparing for Dark Ballet: After Dark, a collaborative performance at The Egg on June 28th. This daily rehearsal builds not just fluency, but the trust and unity essential to any live performance.
7:30 AM – Strength in Body = Strength in Sound
By 7:30, it’s off to the gym for weights and stretching—because being a musician is physical. Strong bodies support controlled breath, confident posture, and high-level execution.
Data-backed truth: Musicians with integrated physical training have fewer injuries and perform at higher levels due to improved endurance and coordination (Performing Arts Medicine Association, 2020).
9:00 AM – Business & Skill Development
Back home, it’s coffee, breakfast, and business meetings—followed by another 30-minute skill upgrade for both Jeff and Crystal. Whether it’s a new teaching method, a challenging musical passage, or refining curriculum—learning never stops.
3:00 PM–8:00 PM – Teaching, Mentorship & Magic
From Monday through Thursday, teaching begins at 3:00 PM—and runs until 8:00 PM. This is when the magic happens: voice lessons, guitar workouts, songwriting sessions, and real-time mentoring. Students work on developing musical fluency, creativity, confidence, and performance readiness.
8:00 PM–9:30 PM – Wind Down and Reflect
After a shared dinner, the Moores settle into their evening with quiet reflection, planning for future projects, and maintaining their connection to the local arts community.
What Makes This Work?
At Peak Music Studios, our method is rooted in five daily principles—all backed by the latest educational and psychological research:
- Consistent Daily Practice – short, focused, daily routines build more skill than occasional long sessions.
- Whole-Person Development – physical health, emotional regulation, and cognitive focus work together to improve musicianship.
- Real-World Application – students regularly perform and collaborate across genres, gaining confidence and experience.
- Mentorship Over Time – teaching is personalized and long-term, creating a culture of artistic growth and self-belief.
- Lifelong Learning – Jeff and Crystal model what they teach by remaining students themselves, every single day.
Peak Music Isn’t Just a Studio—It’s a Way of Life
Even on lighter Fridays and weekends, you’ll find Jeff in the studio inspiring students on guitar, and Crystal deep in planning the next event or working with students who learn differently. From sunrise to sunset, we live the path of musicianship so that our students can succeed—not by accident, but by design.
So if it’s 5:45 AM, just know that while the world sleeps, Mr. Bugg, Mr. Bird, Ozzie, and the entire Peak Music family are already on the path—becoming our best musical selves,
