Lydia Maumenee amazes me every time I speak with her.  I grew up in a musical family - my grandmother has taught piano in her home for 40 years, my uncle plays professionally, and I am of intermediate skill on the piano - so I can talk music with people of equal knowledge of theory.  Lydia has had no formal training in her musical career except for drum lessons when she was very young, yet she displays a dynamic and diverse knowledge of basic musical theory, has the ear of a professional, and possesses a huge amount of drive and a constant willingness to learn. It is my opinion that those who show extreme interest and dedication in music will thrive in an intensive learning environment such as Full Sail.