Fear, doubt, uncertainty and negativity can all get in the way of actualizing potential and taking the necessary steps to achieve a dream. Dr.Iven emphasizes the importance of focus and drive and shares stories about their own career choices. Their goal is to inspire, inform and offer positive insight to discovering and utilizing one's best assets. Topics may include self-development, setting goals and priorities, peer pressure and implementation.

Always a hot topic among students! Dr.Iven shares anecdotes on the significance of maintaining a strong GPA no matter what profession lies ahead. Making a dream job a reality and/or attending the college or vocational school of choice can happen…it's all up to the individual. Dr.Iven career workshops help students recognize the importance of developing the skills to identify and understand prospective career choices and pursue the necessary resources throughout their education experience. Topics may include industry research, networking, self-discipline and motivation, communication and internships.

In today's society, we are surrounded by more distractions than ever. Our energy and our person can easily lose itself in all the commotion. Dr.Iven focuses on developing our individual internal and external resources that bring us back to center: Prayer, Worship and Quite Time. This workshop gives individuals an opportunity to explore their personal and spiritual growth, community building, self-motivation and methods of attaining a closer relationship with God, oneself and others.

Teachers talk about them. Students should practice, experience and understand them. Dr.Iven helps with that objective by presenting your ESLR's in a fun, musical environment. This workshop encourages your students to incorporate and apply their school's ESLR's on a daily basis. Dr.Iven will work with your Administrative Team to develop and implement an inspirational, practical and meaningful workshop, which directly relates to your school's ESLR's.

Dr.Iven takes a fresh approach on talking to students about this popular subject. The twist lies in their success as a band and individuals who chose to stay clean in an environment and industry where drugs and usage are prevalent and expected. Dr.Iven focuses on how to build one's self-esteem through self-discipline and perseverance. Presenting options for a healthy lifestyle is of the utmost importance. Workshop topics may include how addictions begin through negative habits; how to explore and implement positive options and resources; self-fulfillment and recognizing the challenges and opportunities we all face in this complex society.

In this "me" generation, it's easy to become overly focused and engrossed in ourselves. Dr.Iven reminds us of the importance of working together, helping others and forgiveness, with an emphasis on the beauty of getting back to basics. Recognizing one's individual strengths and weaknesses helps to understand others in a more loving and compassionate way. Outreaching and supporting others develops personal growth, spirituality and a stronger, more cohesive community. Dr.Iven expresses the importance and need to implement these attributes.

Dr.Iven's M3 Concerto is more than just a live musical performance; it's an in-depth and personal journey behind the stories, meanings and messages of Dr.Iven's latest CD, "Open Heart Perjury." Experience the group's honest and real depiction of life and its many challenges, rewards and unknowns. From enthralling childhood experiences to self-realization as an adult, the M3 Concerto is ringing true to those who are looking for depth, sincerity and a positivistic message within a musical group.