After the last 100 years, and maybe for eternity, one thing holds true – the gift of music. With this gift, you have the unique opportunity to introduce a child to the wonderful world of music.
I never have met an instrument I did not try to play, most with modest success. This comes from someone with one of the tinnest ears ever to grace our planet. I have no clue what life would
have become if not for the gift of music which my parents allowed me to experience.
The doors opened for a child are endless, whether it be a saxophone, trumpet, or just a beautiful voice. Wouldn't you reather hear your child practicing and participating in a world of music, instead of some of the alternatives provided by society's youth? There is nothing wrong with computers, iPods, and the gaming world we reside in today. All that is suggested is give them other opportunities to enrich their minds and souls.
Some of the youthful readers with young students tend to complain about the cost of instrument rentals, music lessons, etc. Compare the price of a new laptop, gaming system, and a Blackberry. Music may be the cheap alternative. A fourth or fifth grader has access to a computer, if not your home system, at least a majority of schools may offer the service.
As far as an expensive gaming system, most children have friends who possess the latest – Wii, Xbox, or even a vintage Nintendo system.
The Blackberry and related cell phone equipment is cannon fodder for an entire other blog.
“Music has charms to sooth the savage beast.” Giving it a try will lower your blood pressure to a manageable calm and allow you or your child to discover talents you never imagined existed.
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I whole heartedly agree with you on the music issue. The best thing I ever did for my kids was to get them interested in music. It gave them an amazing sense of who they were as people and what they can accomplish with some effort and love for music.
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