A Day of Learning Drums

It’s my daughter’s Industrial Engineering week few days ago and she was included in the list of performers. Yearly they listed a group per section to do music performance which is usually a band of drummer, guitarist, pianist, vocalist and some other instrumentalist. These groups will perform one by one and they will choose the best performing group. The higher year which has the expertise and experience usually has the greater chance but it’s just fine for the juniors because playing music is good enough for them. Every performance is an achievement when you’re an artist.

Gen knows how to play piano and guitar but since there’s no drummer in the group and she learns quickly she was appointed to handle the drums. She doesn’t know anything about the drum instrument but she still agreed to perform. A day before the performance she quickly study and play the instrument which I know would be an easy thing for her. 

Much to my belief on her she was able to perform more than what can be expected for a starter just in time that the guitar failed to play. To make the program alive my daughter Gen was interviewed by the lady student host and told Gen that she played music well. The host then asked her how long she’s playing drums and everyone in the theater wowed and smiled when she answered ‘one day only’. I’m so proud of my girl that even if she love to play guitar and want to buy d addario coated strings she still agreed to play other instrument that she hasn’t played yet. Her love for music and the genes of my grandfather really saved the day for her. Good job my dear daughter.

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Learning and Playing Musical Instruments

Last year we planned to enroll Josh in violin playing class but due to some reasons he chose to enroll in keyboard class. One of our reasons was our need to train a child to play keyboard in our church as no one has the eagerness and penchant for keyboards. Almost all wanted to play either guitar or drums and as keyboard is very important in worship songs we encourage our son in his love for playing keyboard instrument. He also wanted to learn violin but the instrument he meant to use was sold mistakenly, it was intended to be given to Josh but apparently there’s a miscommunication. 

Anyway Josh is very young and he can still learn it if he wants. I heard one of his classmate whispered to one of their mentor on what makes a good violin and overhearing it I made some research so when the time comes that my son will start the violin school I know what to choose for a good sounding quality violin.

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Deciding on Special Music Class

Since my two girls are already in their college I know what they want to be when they finished schooling as they both chosen career path for themselves. Now for my big boy who is turning 12 in September I know that he’s not yet sure on what career he wants for himself. Sometimes he would ask me what I want for him and few times he will tell me that he’s starting to realize what he really want to be. In his young mind he is full of hopes, goals and dreams and for now I just encourage him on whatever he may want to achieve. 

One of his wishes is to be very good in playing various musical instruments and I inspire him to learn more. This morning as his school passed us the form for enrolling clubs and special music class we’re thinking carefully if he’ll take keyboard class or enroll in guitar lessons. If he’ll be taking up guitar class I’ll look for a new guitar for him like the one I saw online with nice accessories. I saw they even have guitar shielding for guitar’s pickguard. Well Josh is very well versed in browsing online sites especially when it comes to musical instruments and techie sites. I’ll let him decide his special class tonight.

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Gifts, Skills and Practice

Kids have their own inclination to various aspects of life, sports, hobbies and learning. Some have amazing gifts that comes to them naturally whether they study or not. Others have it in their genes but most makes it through enthusiasm, thorough study and perseverance. Well when it comes to music it takes more than just genes and gifts as you have to refine your skills through study and practice. I’m sure ernie isley would say the same thing if he will be interviewed by reporters and he’ll advise to practice hard with good discipline. Success in playing musical instruments will follow then.

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Talents and Interests in Music

As the kids are growing up they’re beginning to show inclinations on various interests like arts, sciences and music. Arts and music runs in our blood and I could see them not only on my brother’s kids but on my own as well. My Mom always tell me how good in singing my grandfather was when he’s younger. He also plays Alfa and was really good at it that every one identifies him with his musical instrument. He has interest in other instruments like guitar and flute but he’s the best in Alfa. 

With his fondness in musical instruments I wonder if he could resist Agazarian cymbals when he see it in his generation. Now my grandfather’s penchant for music and various instruments will only be continued with his grandkids whose likings for the same things was passed unconsciously. Well many people has told me that it could be genes and I’m happy that God has blessed the kids with a good one.

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