Piano Lessons...another rite of passage as a mother. All moms try to introduce the love of music and the blessing of song in their children's lives. Christian was the one who forced the issue. He loves to watch me & Gavin play. It inspires him. So after months of nagging, I finally got on the ball and found a good local teacher. We went to meet her a few weeks back. All systems were go. He went to his first lesson 3 weeks ago. He LOVED it. He hurried home to show Gav his new skills. Which, I have to admit I was relieved to see he does have some natural talent toward picking up piano. Lesson #2 came last week. Still doing well and enough enthused. During this last week...the practicing (aka showing off) tapered off a bit. Lesson #3 today. Still doing "awesome" according to his teacher. Who, by the way, is really great with children and CHEAP!! Christian is starting to dislike the FORCED practicing. When he wants to show dad or his friends his new skills, its all good. But when its been a while and mom reminds him of the need, its a dreadful task. But...it is definitely one of those things kids ALWAYs thank their parents for later in life. I will be strong...despite what I know is inevitable...the newness will wear off and the songs will get harder. I love being able to play. Its therapeutic. He will too!
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Hang in there! He will thank you someday, no question. Who is his teacher?
Music lessons are so good for kids. The experts say it develops their abilities in other areas as well. If he keeps it up, he will be very grateful!!
I can feel you! Adam's parents forced him to continue and he is so glad! And I really wish my parents had forced the issue! Hang in there mom!!
You are a great mom! He will be very happy you did this, one day I am gleefully going to make my children learn some musical instument. I can't wait for the torture to begin.
ooohh definitely a love/hate relationship!! I remember those days from my own childhood. But you're right, someday he will thank you! It IS a therapeutic activity, I have started playing again...haha..
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I laughed when I read this. I am going through the same thing. Quitting piano is a big regret of mine so guess who has to take lessons, like it or not?
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