My daughters are 3 and 6 years old and they just started violin lessons. I would like to know of other mothers that pay for music lessons and if their children are progressing in school or other activities ect... since they started the lessons?
In other words is it worth the money?
2006-09-11 16:59:03 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
What I would like to know is if your children are doing better in school, social lives, and ect... since they have started taking music lessons?
2006-09-11 17:51:43 · update #1
I believe that children who are involved in extra activities will learn many valuable life lessons; such as brainstorming and problem solving, working well in group situations and learning how to utilize their time wisely.
My oldest daughter, who is a freshman in hight school, has earned her shool letter in extra curricular activities and maintained her honor roll status. She is also active in church and community. I know I may be just a overly proud mom, but I feel that she is on her way to great things and is a good role model for her piers.
2006-09-12 03:02:49 · answer #1 · answered by Tracey B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My youngest daughter just started thee viola. She is 9 and taking part in the orchestra program at school. All of my girls started music in school in the 4th grade. I have one in Jr. High (viola) and one more in High school (cello) orchestra programs. I have used student teachers in the past to help them with their music. It was a nominal fee for a Sr. High student to teach. It is all about enjoyment when they are young. In our program it is recommended that they practice for no more than 20 minutes 5 days a week. And our tiny school district here in PA has had one of the top rated orchestra's for 30 years....
I have to admit that I did put my daughters in dance when they were 3 & 6 & 8 and my husband thought I was nuts...but they love it and we take it a year at a time. My oldest doesn't dance anymore, but she plays softball and is into scouts. I think it is all about taking things one year at a time and letting them explore all types of programs from music, dance, sports, and scouting. Keep it light, but make them follow through with a commitment. If they don't like it after a year or a season try something else. Expose them to the world and as many possitive female role models as you can find to make them strong and independant.
2006-09-12 00:25:12 · answer #2 · answered by Barbiq 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am a piano teacher and nurse..I taught my daughter to play the piano; however I do not know how to play the flute or guitar in which my daughter has had lessons in both guitar and in flute. I didn't charge her for piano...lol.
2006-09-12 00:04:11 · answer #3 · answered by sdrose17 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i started banging on the keys when i was 4 i look piano lessons till i was 18, i liked it and i think it was worth it. my son started banging on the keys at 5 and he's taking piano and voice lessons now..he loves it. i think it's worth it when it's something that the child likes. if it's something they're not into, they won't enjoy it..
2006-09-12 00:09:08 · answer #4 · answered by i ♥ hello kitty 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋