February 2012

What is the Right Age to Get Started by Tad Melton

As a music instructor, I find myself being frequently asked the same question by many parents with aspiring young musicians; "What age is the right age for my child to begin learning an instrument?"  In my opinion the correct age is the day your child shows interest in playing an instrument.  For some kids this is the moment they see their favorite musician perform in concert.  For others it's seeing a parent or older sibling playing an instrument.  For me it was watching an Eric Clapton concert on PBS with my dad.

The Value in Going to Actual Live Performances by Carolyn Gartner

A few months ago, my husband and I went to see Andre Bocceli. It was amazing! His singing was incredible, along with that of his colleagues with whom he shared the stage.
While leaving the concert my husband said, “why don’t we do this more often?” “Do what more often?” “Go to performances”.
It made me stop and think. Why don’t we “do this more often?”

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