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Music Lessons for a Two Year Old
Asked by M.S. from Dallas
on November 30, 2008
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Hi Moms!
I'm interested in getting my 21 month old son exposed to a some type of a music class. Something that would offer an exposure to a variety of musical instrum...
Advice on Buying Piano
Asked by M.W. from Chicago
on October 22, 2008
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Hi Moms,
I would love to buy a real piano. However, I am limited on space and I do not think my husband is ready to make such a big purchase for our 51/2 and 3 year ...
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- I don't have any experience with digital pianos, but wanted to mention that there is a piano store near you in CL. I believe they sell both new and used pianos, as we...
- Hi M., I don't have any specific recommendations for you on what keyboard to buy, there are a lot of choices out there, and you will have to look to see what is withi...
- We started out with an electric keyboard with all those important features mentioned by the other post (weighted keys, etc) and we were very happy with it for beginnin...
What Would You Do???
Asked by N.S. from Chicago
on February 23, 2009
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I will try to make this as brief as possible...My husband and I are in therapy for marriage issues stemming from his anger and emotional baggage prior to us ever getti...
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- You have to always remember that first she is your client not your friend. Once the children are out of your care you can be friends until then she is not a friend fir...
- Wow, I am so sorry that you are going through all of this, both personally and professionally. You asked, "What would you do?" so I am going to give an honest answ...
- This comes from a very caring person who only wishes you the best. It is not that you cannot trust people- these people are your clients. You need to find different...
Broomfield Pediatric Dentist Who Can Handle My Son's Terrible High Anxiety
Asked by K.D. from Denver
on July 22, 2008
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My 5 year old son completely freaked out when he was 3 and again now that he is 5 when anyone tries to put any dental instruments in his mouth. He first refuses to op...
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- Children's Dentistry in Westminster!! http://www.ddschild.com This practice is amazing! Made Denver's magazine 5280, Top Dentist's of 2008 AGAIN. Sisters Dr. B...
- I take my kids to Brian Rieker in Westminster. ###-###-####. I would say call and talk to them first see what they think. I also went previously to Dr Christianson ...
- Hi K. - We now go to Children's Dentistry in Westminster (80th and Sheridan). My older son had to have multiple cavities filled - we did it in two different appoi...
Lefty or Righty?
Asked by K.T. from Columbus
on March 30, 2008
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I was just curious if anyone knows when it becomes clear whether a child will be left-handed or right-handed. I have a daughter who will be 2 years old in May and she...
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- HI KT, I'd say its pretty clear that she favors her left hand. I have a son who is ambidextrous- he does some things righty and some things lefty. The only real chal...
- Dear K, In my experience my daughter was left-handed from early on. She is 3.5 now. My son is almost 2 and it is not clear which hand he will favor. He eats mos...
- Hi! I'm the mother of three children, 10, 7 & 4. One girl and 2 boys. Although none of my children are lefties, my husband is. My mohter-in-law had told me that sh...
Where to Get a Good Flute for Cheap??
Asked by P.H. from Dallas
on March 3, 2008
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My daughter is starting the flute next fall and we've been told she MUST have a Yamaha YFL 281 or a Yamaha YFL 361H. I looked online and these things are $1000!!! We'r...
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- That is ridiculous!!! I played flute when I was in middle school and I still have my flute. I do not think it is a Yamaha. I know it is in excellent condition, just ...
- A friend of mine owns a flute store in Plano. Maybe she can help you out. Her website is flute4u.com or her phone number is ###-###-####
- Contact the school's band teacher and ask for rental references. It may even be posted on the school's website. There is no expectation that a beginner should spend ...
Seeking Advice on Music Lessons for 9 Yr Old Son
Asked by J.K. from Dallas
on June 1, 2008
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My 9 yr old son is interested in taking guitar lessons. He has not taken any music lessons yet, and I'm wondering if he should start with guitar or maybe something els...
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- Our 18 year old son began taking guitar lessons when he was about 9 or 10. Guitar lessons are great as it is a portable instrument. He went on to use his guitar skil...
- Without knowing your son, I would say - if he wants to take guitar lessons, sign him up for guitar lessons! I do agree that piano lessons may be just as beneficial, b...
- Hi J., I have a friend who teaches guitar and he also plays professionally. He has young children of his own and he is wonderful with kids! His name is Kerry Wilson...
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...
Looking for Music Lesson Advice for a 3 1/2 Year Old.
Asked by J.D. from Charlotte
on October 5, 2008
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I need to find out what to put my 3 1/2 year old son in for music lessons. He loves drums the best along with all other instruments. I don't know if I should do grou...
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- Try the public library first. There are a few music play groups around town. My kids grew up in the childrens chior at church and played instruments and sang. It wa...
- Hi J., Welcome to Charlotte. My children have really enjoyed their music classes through Community School of the Arts (www.csarts.org). They have group classes for ...
- At that age, I would look at kindermusilk -- see what they offer. Mel
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...
