Yes, you should definitely continue with his lessons. He is getting the flow of music that follows hard won practice. He will have the gift that he can always enjoy and make himself happy. What an improvement. Good job Kai!
I know what you are saying... our struggle is that even after 5 or 6 years of lessons, he still doesn't seem to enjoy playing so it hasn't been a way to make himself happy. I am inclined to have him continue, but sometimes it is difficult for my wife who has to work with him on a day-to-day basis. But, yes, he did do a good job, and that encourages us!
I say only continue with the lessons if he loves it. He's already benefited so much from it with discipline, eye-hand coordination, pitch, etc...he won't loose those things even if the lessons stop. Does he get to play tunes he enjoys...maybe movie soundtrack pieces, etc? Just a thought if you're looking for something to peak his interest.
I think that's a good suggestion to find pieces that he may enjoy. He loves contemporary songs and tunes from movies he watches... we should see if we can find sheet music for some of those.
Yes, you should definitely continue with his lessons. He is getting the flow of music that follows hard won practice. He will have the gift that he can always enjoy and make himself happy. What an improvement. Good job Kai!
ReplyDeleteI know what you are saying... our struggle is that even after 5 or 6 years of lessons, he still doesn't seem to enjoy playing so it hasn't been a way to make himself happy. I am inclined to have him continue, but sometimes it is difficult for my wife who has to work with him on a day-to-day basis. But, yes, he did do a good job, and that encourages us!
DeleteLovely! Both pieces are favorites of mine!
ReplyDeleteI say only continue with the lessons if he loves it. He's already benefited so much from it with discipline, eye-hand coordination, pitch, etc...he won't loose those things even if the lessons stop. Does he get to play tunes he enjoys...maybe movie soundtrack pieces, etc? Just a thought if you're looking for something to peak his interest.
He looks cute all dressed up. :)
I think that's a good suggestion to find pieces that he may enjoy. He loves contemporary songs and tunes from movies he watches... we should see if we can find sheet music for some of those.
DeleteHaha, he does look good all dressed up!