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Playing an Instrument
Asked by M.G. from Kansas City
on August 18, 2009
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Hello Moms, I have a new 5th Grader that is being offered a chance to play a musical instrument at school. The school seems to be doing a good job of introducing the ...
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- Hello M., Being a teacher, and a mother my inclination is to let the child try out the instrument they want. It doesn't mean they'll stick with it but the violin/...
- When I started band, all incoming 7th graders could attend a Band Night, where we could try out all the instruments to see which one we showed an aptitude for. The lin...
- Hi M., currently, I have one child in high school band and one in college as a music major. Both play woodwind instruments, which allows them to play with the orchest...
My Daughter Wants to Play an Instrument?
Asked by A.M. from Lansing
on October 8, 2008
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Hello lady's ok here is my issue my kindergartner wants to play an instrument, I am ok with that but what should I pick for her we don't have room for a piano and I wa...
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- Well all I can suggest is ask her what she wants to play or maybe take her to a music store and let her choose (within reason of course).
- Our kids all started piano at age 4, but we didn't have a real piano the first few years - we had a keyboard with piano sized keys. We got it at Marshall Music and I ...
- Violin's come in small enough sizes to accommodate your childs young age (1/4 and 1/2 size of a "normal" size violin) and The Suzuki method of instruction has been tau...
First Instrument - Piano or Cello
Asked by L.A. from Boston
on January 26, 2011
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My son is 4 1/2 years old. He has learned group piano lessons for half year. He cannot concentrate very well at the begining but is doing better every month and starts...
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- okay i will be the odd woman out because i too am not a music mom - i was a band geek in high school and college but i did not start at such a young age. my theory for...
- Typically the cello isn't chosen as an instrument for toddlers because of the size of it. It takes quite a bit of finger pressure on the strings themselves, as well as...
- I played the cello starting at age 9. I continued to play for 15 yers, but then gave it up. I know of only one person in my circle of friends that still plays. Howe...
First Time Instrument
Asked by K.J. from Los Angeles
on September 6, 2008
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My 9 year old son came home from school and announced that he wants to participate in orchestra. He's interested in the Saxophone because both of his cousins played S...
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- Hi K., Any instrument your child is interested in is the right one. Any instrument will be hard at first, whehter it's a wind or a string or even the drums. Also,...
- The important thing is he wants to play. That's great. Let him choose an instrument and try it out. Don't lose anything by trying, right? About the drums, you can alwa...
- Awesome!! I have 4 in high school band ( 1 senior, 1 jounior, and 2 freshman)this year and they have all been playing since 5th grade. The older 2 play trumpet and fl...
Musical Instruments
Asked by L.C. from Allentown
on April 25, 2011
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My 4.5 year old daughter loves music as do most kids this age...We'd like her to get lessons to learn an instrument but not sure where to start...what would be a good ...
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- Piano or violin. There should be a music store that the high schools and middle schools use for their instrument rentals. You can rent a 1/32 size violin for a wh...
- Piano. You can buy her a cheap keyboard that plays music and see if she likes it. Other than that I can't think of one that would be easy for a four year old, other th...
- Hi, L.: Do you have a kindermusic at one of the music places in your area? I would think a long time before I invest in an expensive musical instrument. Just a tho...
Seeking Advise for Music Classes
Asked by K.L. from Seattle
on February 5, 2010
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I have been wondering for some time and I am curious to see what are some of the most well known musical instruments taught to kids nowadays. I have 2 boys, ages soon...
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- I learned violin first, because we couldn't afford a piano and we moved too much anyway to lug one around. When I went to college as a viola (looks like a violin, sou...
- Hi K., My husband has an old friend who's now a music teacher. We asked him the same question, and his suggestion was to start with voice/singing. He says it's a ch...
- I come from a musical family and not everyone learned piano first. I didn't because we couldn't afford one but still sat first chair in band. It has to do with natur...
Music Lessons for 5 Year Old
Asked by A.V. from Dallas
on January 24, 2011
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I would like to start music lessons for my 5 year old. I am not sure of which instrument to go with, where I can find instructors (Carrollton & surrounding areas), pri...
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- Hi A., I started lessons when I was 5 on the piano. It has had such a impact on who I am today, I've been playing for 20 years. Like others have said, its easier ...
- My 5 year old daughter took a group piano class recently. Her instructor explained to the parents that piano is the best first instrument for children to learn, then ...
- I am not in your area, but violin is a good place to start. I would search for Suzuki to start. Around here, private lessons are basically $30 per 30 minute lesson. Gr...
Laundry Question
Asked by K.D. from Philadelphia
on November 2, 2009
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This may seem odd, but maybe someone knows of a trick they can pass on to me. M husband is a musician (brass player) and frequently gets dark grease spots on his dres...
Pectus Excavatum in Baby
Asked by K.F. from Minneapolis
on August 3, 2009
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My 4 month old little boy has Pectus Excavatum. I am wondering if there are any other moms who have sons with this and how that has impacted their life, if at all?? ...
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- My younger brother has this. He's now 24 years old. My parents really never made a big deal about it and it hasn't affected my brother at all. (He wrestled in HS, a...
- My Dr. suspected my daughter had this at birth. I think he may have diagnosed it prematurely because it never amounted to much. She is now 19 months and doesn't look...
- Both of my sons have this condition, they are now 24 and 15 and it hasn't hampered their development of any sort. You can have it fixed for cosmetic reasons but it is...
What's Your 2-Year Olds Favorite Toy/game/activity?
Asked by P.W. from Washington DC
on July 29, 2010
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My son recently turned 2 and I'm always looking for new things to do with him. Every weekend it's a struggle to come up with something - it's been really too hot to ...
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- I take my daughter to a indoor jump place every now and then and she likes it. Also she loves cars so me and my husband just bought her a new power wheels which she c...
- My 2.5 yr old grandson ADORES his train set....I recently bought a train table for him and he spends lots of time everyday playing with it. He also loves to go to natu...
- Take him to the mall indoor playgrounds. Indoor Safari is great if they have one near you. Imaginative community swimming pools for little kids. Play dates with cou...
