Music is what feelings sound like.
~Author Unknown
Disclaimer: This post contains unmitigated fawning over my first born. I don’t do this often, but a certain joy embedded in my blog is that I’ll not see your eyes roll as I pride in my progeny.
Occasionally, stars align and I find myself alone with Mia during our drive to school. Like other things too scarce, these twenty minutes are treasure.
Mia’s two and a half years older than her brother, and her brother is the eldest of all our students. Conversation with her, you can imagine, exists on a slightly different plane.
This morning, I formally introduced her to the musical stylings of Nirvana. ”What’s Nirvana,” she asked. ”It’s like Heaven,” I said, “but easier to get to.”
I love music.
I thank my parents for permeating childhood with a ton of tunes. We didn’t have a whole lot of diversity; they pretty much dug deep on classic rock, but they loved what they listened to, attended concerts with semi-frequency, and dribbled their affection down to me.
I love it all. I’ve a soft spot for the classics of course, but my mac’s packed with 80 gigs, jamming everything from Marshall Mathers to Mozart.
My singing voice is terrible. Really, at my best, I sound like a love sick moose. Despite this, I have a decent ear for pulling apart the various sounds in a track.
Mia puts my skills to shame. At two and a half, all on her own, she started to identify composers off the classical station in the car.
“What’s that?” Mia asked this morning, while listening to one of Cobain’s quieter numbers. I had to back the track six times to hear what she did:
Dave Grohl, lightly tapping his drumstick on a tightened cymbal in composed momentum.
A few minutes from her school, I explained how Nirvana were BIG TIME when I was in high school.
Why?
Because they had a new sound.
“What did it sound like?”
I bounced the track to “Smells Like Teen Spirit,” and played the first minute.
We turned onto her school’s street.
That’s not a new sound, she said. That’s pianoforte.
Pianoforte: ORIGIN mid 18th century ‘soft and loud,’ expressing the gradation in tone.
Yes, Mia, that’s correct. Nirvana is a wonderful example of pianoforte.
We kissed and she ran from the car to her first grade classroom. Again, I thought how lucky we are that she’s in a class that is challenging.
Later on, conversation resumed. Our words drifted to the life, and tragic end of Kurt Cobain. It was a beautiful conversation, and I would love to share, but I think I’d like to save it for another week.
Before I bid you all a wonderful weekend, I’d like to first say WOW!
Tuesday’s post, Stop, and Wednesday’s follow up, I Said Stop, were quite the surprise. Originally, I was going to post about the power of praise, but an early evening incident inspired a change.
I just want to say, I’ve never been more proud of this audience. I’m inspired by what happened here this week, and believe it will affect my writing. There was genuine dialogue, and though we never did get any answers from Benjamin, there’s always tomorrow.
I can’t wait to comb the comments again this weekend; slowly, with Daisy next to me, inch upon inch of intelligent argument like candy for my mind. Thank you all, for all your words. First time through, these are the commenters who struck me in some way, or pushed our discussion further.
Blogger Dad, Matthew, Dave Fowler, Ian, Wendi, KittyTown (love ya), Jamie, Kool Aid, Janine, Kimmelin, Melissa, Miguel, Jim, Blake, and BJ. Special mention to my dad, who dropped his first comment ever. (I know, right?)
Thank you all. See you Monday.
Writer Dad
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That’s a great story Sean. My wife and I are working on the kids thing and I’m scared and excited, but mostly excited. Hearing about your children and the wonderful relationship you share is a real inspiration. Eric.
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That’s a great story Sean. My wife and I are working on the kids thing and I’m scared and excited, but mostly excited. Hearing about your children and the wonderful relationship you share is a real inspiration. Eric.
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Betsy: Peter Pan is always welcome, as long as he isn’t the creepy Michael Jackson version. I’m really glad you enjoyed this week. Me too.
CK Lunchbox: Tara, Rude Cactus, and yours truly? In all honesty, her name isn’t really Mia. I just gave her a pseudonym early and it stuck. It’s actually a shortened version of one of her many nicknames: Bubalamia. It will be fun to bust the naughty rhymes with my little ones, but I need at least two digits in their birthdays.
Rita: Look at you all double dipping. You may call me Writer Dad or Sean. Just don’t call me Shirley (I know the jokes tired; so am I).
Sal: Good resolution.
Jamie: When I tell her that I wrote about her “on the internet,” she beams.
Rita/Sal: If you guys would like to duke it out, might I suggest that you do so on the Copyblogger post, “Are You a Writer?” It needs about twenty comments to give it prime time status in the sidebar.
Jim: I’d like to think so. Thanks.
Beth: I LOVE unusual time signatures!
Hayden: You are my children’s biggest online cheerleader, Hayden. Muchos gracias.
Motivate Thyself: It will be the hardest job you’ll ever love; worth every drop of blood.
Betsy: Peter Pan is always welcome, as long as he isn’t the creepy Michael Jackson version. I’m really glad you enjoyed this week. Me too.
CK Lunchbox: Tara, Rude Cactus, and yours truly? In all honesty, her name isn’t really Mia. I just gave her a pseudonym early and it stuck. It’s actually a shortened version of one of her many nicknames: Bubalamia. It will be fun to bust the naughty rhymes with my little ones, but I need at least two digits in their birthdays.
Rita: Look at you all double dipping. You may call me Writer Dad or Sean. Just don’t call me Shirley (I know the jokes tired; so am I).
Sal: Good resolution.
Jamie: When I tell her that I wrote about her “on the internet,” she beams.
Rita/Sal: If you guys would like to duke it out, might I suggest that you do so on the Copyblogger post, “Are You a Writer?” It needs about twenty comments to give it prime time status in the sidebar.
Jim: I’d like to think so. Thanks.
Beth: I LOVE unusual time signatures!
Hayden: You are my children’s biggest online cheerleader, Hayden. Muchos gracias.
Motivate Thyself: It will be the hardest job you’ll ever love; worth every drop of blood.
The wonder that children bring into our everyday lives is almost unidentifiable sometimes. It is wonderful that you take the time to enjoy those moments, stretch them out and strengthen your connection with your child. :)
The wonder that children bring into our everyday lives is almost unidentifiable sometimes. It is wonderful that you take the time to enjoy those moments, stretch them out and strengthen your connection with your child. :)
WD,
You rock. You just totally rock.
I love that your ~ 7-year-old daughter knows about pianoforte. How cool is that?
Our kids, the older two, anywy, at 5 1/2 and almost 4, have taken to James Blunt and Led Zeppelin in recent months. From the back seat Landon will call forward,
“Hey, Mom! Put on that song that goes…you know…” and he’ll sing, hum or otherwise mimic some unrecognizable version of a Zeppelin song…only suggestive of the tune because it’s the one he always asks for these days. God, how I love the ingenuity of children!
Thanks for sharing…
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WD,
You rock. You just totally rock.
I love that your ~ 7-year-old daughter knows about pianoforte. How cool is that?
Our kids, the older two, anywy, at 5 1/2 and almost 4, have taken to James Blunt and Led Zeppelin in recent months. From the back seat Landon will call forward,
“Hey, Mom! Put on that song that goes…you know…” and he’ll sing, hum or otherwise mimic some unrecognizable version of a Zeppelin song…only suggestive of the tune because it’s the one he always asks for these days. God, how I love the ingenuity of children!
Thanks for sharing…
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Your daughter is a musical genius.
Seriously, I’m impressed.
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Your daughter is a musical genius.
Seriously, I’m impressed.
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Man I didn’t even a word such as “pianoforte” existed until today!
Man I didn’t even a word such as “pianoforte” existed until today!
Anytime you and your child can share a special interest, I think it deepens your connection. She will probably always think of you now whenever she hears a pianoforte (so will I since I never heard the word before!) or Nirvana.
I have to admit I’m a bit envious. While you are discussing the finer points of groundbreaking music with your little girl, I recently heard my husband trying to explain the details of fantasy football to ours.
Anytime you and your child can share a special interest, I think it deepens your connection. She will probably always think of you now whenever she hears a pianoforte (so will I since I never heard the word before!) or Nirvana.
I have to admit I’m a bit envious. While you are discussing the finer points of groundbreaking music with your little girl, I recently heard my husband trying to explain the details of fantasy football to ours.
Wow, she really picked up on that rather quickly. Get her a guitar and let her create the next musical revolution!
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Wow, she really picked up on that rather quickly. Get her a guitar and let her create the next musical revolution!
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Rosie: No doubt. I LOVE talking to my children. I’m sure that they’ll help me to refine my thought forevermore.
Kimmelin: Thanks, I LOVE rocking! Her first favorite song was “Hey Ya.” She was two when it first came out. She would dance like crazy and say, “again, again!” My son’s favorite artist is Beck. He loves to try and memorize the words.
Sharing is my pleasure.
Vered: She’s not a (musical) genius, but she is an excellent learner who is always hungry. She can play Twinkle Twinkle and Lightly Row on the violin, but has to work hard and practice. Thank you for your compliment. I’ll whisper it in her ear tonight (she knows today’s post was about her and her pianoforte comment).
Chris: She teaches me stuff all the time.
Susan: There’s no question about it. Now that I’m a parent, I often remember things from my childhood that I don’t think I ever would have remembered a few years back.
James: Violin is her instrument of choice, then piano. For my boy, it’s drums and then guitar. I’ll write the lyrics. We’ll demolish dreary radio in a decade and a half.
Rosie: No doubt. I LOVE talking to my children. I’m sure that they’ll help me to refine my thought forevermore.
Kimmelin: Thanks, I LOVE rocking! Her first favorite song was “Hey Ya.” She was two when it first came out. She would dance like crazy and say, “again, again!” My son’s favorite artist is Beck. He loves to try and memorize the words.
Sharing is my pleasure.
Vered: She’s not a (musical) genius, but she is an excellent learner who is always hungry. She can play Twinkle Twinkle and Lightly Row on the violin, but has to work hard and practice. Thank you for your compliment. I’ll whisper it in her ear tonight (she knows today’s post was about her and her pianoforte comment).
Chris: She teaches me stuff all the time.
Susan: There’s no question about it. Now that I’m a parent, I often remember things from my childhood that I don’t think I ever would have remembered a few years back.
James: Violin is her instrument of choice, then piano. For my boy, it’s drums and then guitar. I’ll write the lyrics. We’ll demolish dreary radio in a decade and a half.
Hi Writer Dad: What I like is that she substituted her own judgment for yours. You announced it was new sound, she listened, came to a different conclusion, and assertively voiced her own conclusion.
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Hi Writer Dad: What I like is that she substituted her own judgment for yours. You announced it was new sound, she listened, came to a different conclusion, and assertively voiced her own conclusion.
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Can I brag about Mia too since she’s my niece?
This is a great story, but it’s not even my favorite story about Mia and music. When Mia was maybe 2 or 3, WD was taking her for a walk and holding her. A car drove by blaring a Snoop song (can’t remember which one). Mia started yelling “Put me down! Put me down!” So WD put her down and she started dancing to Snoop Dogg right there on the sidewalk.
Can I brag about Mia too since she’s my niece?
This is a great story, but it’s not even my favorite story about Mia and music. When Mia was maybe 2 or 3, WD was taking her for a walk and holding her. A car drove by blaring a Snoop song (can’t remember which one). Mia started yelling “Put me down! Put me down!” So WD put her down and she started dancing to Snoop Dogg right there on the sidewalk.
WD,
Thanks for the mention. You are too kind.
More importantly, thank you for the inspiration you have provided through your writing. I am about to embark on a search for a new job. This might not be a big deal to some, but it is to me as I have been at the current position for over 7 years now. During that time, I have earned a Master’s degree and a lot of experience in my field.
I am nervous because I fear the amount of expertise that will be expected thanks to my new academic credentials. This is a competitive industry, and while not a competitive person by nature, I am more than capable of working to my potential.
In any case, I’m rambling again. Just wanted to say thanks for being an example for me in taking the steps to overcome fear of the unknown and step out into a bigger opportunity for my career.
Be well.
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WD,
Thanks for the mention. You are too kind.
More importantly, thank you for the inspiration you have provided through your writing. I am about to embark on a search for a new job. This might not be a big deal to some, but it is to me as I have been at the current position for over 7 years now. During that time, I have earned a Master’s degree and a lot of experience in my field.
I am nervous because I fear the amount of expertise that will be expected thanks to my new academic credentials. This is a competitive industry, and while not a competitive person by nature, I am more than capable of working to my potential.
In any case, I’m rambling again. Just wanted to say thanks for being an example for me in taking the steps to overcome fear of the unknown and step out into a bigger opportunity for my career.
Be well.
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my dad is a maestro…
I’ve tried every intrument in the world till I hit the drums…
hehehe LOVE the drums…
still play some guitar! :)
TB’s VERY musical… specially when we’re talking bout noise!!
makes sense? didn;t think so… 2 am!!! :)
my dad is a maestro…
I’ve tried every intrument in the world till I hit the drums…
hehehe LOVE the drums…
still play some guitar! :)
TB’s VERY musical… specially when we’re talking bout noise!!
makes sense? didn;t think so… 2 am!!! :)
As you might imagine, music is a major force around Guitar Dad’s house. We shout out a “Who’s ready to dance to some songs?” and the kids go wild. Everything from Foo Fighters and Aerosmith to the Beatles and B-52s blares from the stereo and all kinds of wacky bodily contortions ensue.
Of course I often drag the guitar out and we sing a few kiddie numbers, but with a 3- and 5-year-old calling the shots, distraction comes easily and it’s onto other pursuits far sooner than I like.
All of this is just to say, yes, music is the great universal language, and “the world would be a terrible place without it, a miserable place,” Henry Miller declared, and he’s so right.
Catch up with you later.
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As you might imagine, music is a major force around Guitar Dad’s house. We shout out a “Who’s ready to dance to some songs?” and the kids go wild. Everything from Foo Fighters and Aerosmith to the Beatles and B-52s blares from the stereo and all kinds of wacky bodily contortions ensue.
Of course I often drag the guitar out and we sing a few kiddie numbers, but with a 3- and 5-year-old calling the shots, distraction comes easily and it’s onto other pursuits far sooner than I like.
All of this is just to say, yes, music is the great universal language, and “the world would be a terrible place without it, a miserable place,” Henry Miller declared, and he’s so right.
Catch up with you later.
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Marelisa: Mia does not, nor has she ever had any difficulty sharing her opinion; amazingly like her mom and dad.
KittyTown: Always and forever. It was actually a 50 Cent song, guest starring the LBC’s one and only; the classic “P.I.M.P.” I can’t wait for the day I can play her the song and tell her the story.
Ian: My pleasure. I loved what you had to say. I couldn’t agree more. The way the free market is set up, corporations lose their power when consumers stand their ground, but we won’t stand so tall. We’re not willing to do that anymore, and that’s truly a shame. I believe your comment inspired a future post. Be well.
UrbanVox: I’d settle for one instrument with fluidity. That would be Nirvana for me.
Guitar Dad: The Beatles are big time with the kids. My daughter really likes Fiona Apple and Belle and Sebastian. My son’s favorite is Beck. He likes to try to memorize the words.
Marelisa: Mia does not, nor has she ever had any difficulty sharing her opinion; amazingly like her mom and dad.
KittyTown: Always and forever. It was actually a 50 Cent song, guest starring the LBC’s one and only; the classic “P.I.M.P.” I can’t wait for the day I can play her the song and tell her the story.
Ian: My pleasure. I loved what you had to say. I couldn’t agree more. The way the free market is set up, corporations lose their power when consumers stand their ground, but we won’t stand so tall. We’re not willing to do that anymore, and that’s truly a shame. I believe your comment inspired a future post. Be well.
UrbanVox: I’d settle for one instrument with fluidity. That would be Nirvana for me.
Guitar Dad: The Beatles are big time with the kids. My daughter really likes Fiona Apple and Belle and Sebastian. My son’s favorite is Beck. He likes to try to memorize the words.
@Ian: Congratulations on the new job! I hope to hear more blogs on it!
@Writer Dad: My wife doesn’t condone Eminem in the house. She won’t even listen to his slower, well-thought out songs (If I Had?)
Beck is cool, you can’t deny that. But if you want to try something folksier, try Jeffrey Lewis. Search out “Williamsburg Will Oldham Horror”, “Posters”, “The Complete History of Punk Rock from 1950 to 1975″, “The Last Time I Did Acid I Went Insane”. You can find all of these videos on YouTube. He is the best lyricist working today.
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@Ian: Congratulations on the new job! I hope to hear more blogs on it!
@Writer Dad: My wife doesn’t condone Eminem in the house. She won’t even listen to his slower, well-thought out songs (If I Had?)
Beck is cool, you can’t deny that. But if you want to try something folksier, try Jeffrey Lewis. Search out “Williamsburg Will Oldham Horror”, “Posters”, “The Complete History of Punk Rock from 1950 to 1975″, “The Last Time I Did Acid I Went Insane”. You can find all of these videos on YouTube. He is the best lyricist working today.
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At such a young age, Mia sure knows her stuff! It’s great that she has a questioning mind. She looks like a force to reckon with, in time to come!!
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At such a young age, Mia sure knows her stuff! It’s great that she has a questioning mind. She looks like a force to reckon with, in time to come!!
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Music is can be such a powerful way of learning. One of my favorite things is to put on some of our oldest daughter’s teenage-bubble gum-music and dance with our two and a half year old girl. However, no matter the music, it’s the child who always seems to teach us the most. Would love to read about the beautiful conversation that you mentioned at the end of your post.
Music is can be such a powerful way of learning. One of my favorite things is to put on some of our oldest daughter’s teenage-bubble gum-music and dance with our two and a half year old girl. However, no matter the music, it’s the child who always seems to teach us the most. Would love to read about the beautiful conversation that you mentioned at the end of your post.
Hi Writer Dad – You sound like such a proud father. That’s so good to hear in a world where many are so busy they miss those growing up days of their children. What special memories you have, and to think they are now documented in your blog.
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Hi Writer Dad – You sound like such a proud father. That’s so good to hear in a world where many are so busy they miss those growing up days of their children. What special memories you have, and to think they are now documented in your blog.
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Matthew: I’ve never heard of him, but I will check him out. Sounds cool.
Evelyn: No waiting, Mia’s a force to be reckoned with now.
B. Wilde: Children are a treasure chest, so long as we’re willing to open it. Dancing with my wife and children, is one of the treasures in each of our weeks.
Barbara: I’m as proud as they come. My children are definitely one of the primary reasons I do what I do, here on this blog. One day, all these words will be theirs.
Matthew: I’ve never heard of him, but I will check him out. Sounds cool.
Evelyn: No waiting, Mia’s a force to be reckoned with now.
B. Wilde: Children are a treasure chest, so long as we’re willing to open it. Dancing with my wife and children, is one of the treasures in each of our weeks.
Barbara: I’m as proud as they come. My children are definitely one of the primary reasons I do what I do, here on this blog. One day, all these words will be theirs.
Hey WD, sorry I’m behind. I always feel like I am a day late and a dollar short to your fabulous comments section.
I love your posts about your kids. They are filled with patience and love. Your daughter is “paying attention”. That is what I like to respond with when people say how smart my kids are. “I think they’re just paying attention.” :)
The Stop conversations were really interesting to read. You sure do have a great set of people here contributing to make this one really wonderful blog.
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Hey WD, sorry I’m behind. I always feel like I am a day late and a dollar short to your fabulous comments section.
I love your posts about your kids. They are filled with patience and love. Your daughter is “paying attention”. That is what I like to respond with when people say how smart my kids are. “I think they’re just paying attention.” :)
The Stop conversations were really interesting to read. You sure do have a great set of people here contributing to make this one really wonderful blog.
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I’m glad you put the definition of pianoforte in there. I’d forgotten what it meant. Been a long time since junior high band.
I was the first person I knew that bought the Smells Like Teen Spirit tape. I saw the video on MTV and knew I had to have the tape. I wore it out. Eventually the rest of my small Mississippi town decided they liked it too once it made the top of the charts. Well, not all of the town, just the cool people.
My 7yo daughter likes a variety of stuff. Flobots, Warren Zevon, Owl City, Barenaked Ladies, Toby Mac, Miley Cyrus,The Killers, David Crowder. She’s only held back by what she’s exposed to.
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I’m glad you put the definition of pianoforte in there. I’d forgotten what it meant. Been a long time since junior high band.
I was the first person I knew that bought the Smells Like Teen Spirit tape. I saw the video on MTV and knew I had to have the tape. I wore it out. Eventually the rest of my small Mississippi town decided they liked it too once it made the top of the charts. Well, not all of the town, just the cool people.
My 7yo daughter likes a variety of stuff. Flobots, Warren Zevon, Owl City, Barenaked Ladies, Toby Mac, Miley Cyrus,The Killers, David Crowder. She’s only held back by what she’s exposed to.
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Sorry I wasn’t around to provide some support for you in my own weird way. Benjamin sounds like he’s got issues. I’m just saying.
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Sorry I wasn’t around to provide some support for you in my own weird way. Benjamin sounds like he’s got issues. I’m just saying.
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WD, I don’t expect you to reply to this as it’s just a quick comment.
Just wanted to say how talented I think you and your family are. Better still I love the way you nurture the talents you discover. Brilliant.
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WD, I don’t expect you to reply to this as it’s just a quick comment.
Just wanted to say how talented I think you and your family are. Better still I love the way you nurture the talents you discover. Brilliant.
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Emily: Smart kids are definitely those who are paying attention, but paying attention to what? We must give them the right things to pay attention to. If our children are smart, than they’re doing a good job paying attention, and we’re doing a good job with what we’re feeding them.
Blake: I was a bit late to the Nirvana party. At first, I thought it was too trendy. I actually didn’t stand until the second wave. I’ve bought three copies of Nevermind since, and went through a whole bootleg phase. My daughter really likes Green Day, Belle and Sebastian, Fiona Apple, the Beatles, and Beck.
Apathy Lounge: His issues have nothing to do with us, and hey, you’re here now.
Dave: Thanks, as always.
RITA: WOW, a story about your oldest daughter. I didn’t catch that the first time through. It looks like I shouldn’t be racing through these comments so fast. Your comment definitely deserves a revisit.
That’s amazing. Mia is nothing like that, she has to work hard, practicing every day to make baby steps. It is definitely worth it though, music makes us hear the world differently. My sister had a friend growing up, they’re actually still very close, that was the same way. The trumpet was her instrument of choice, but she needed only ten minutes with an instrument to understand its fundamentals. I just can’t imagine that kind of genius. Telling you the notes you were yelling in… unbelievable! Sorry I missed your comment, the first time Rita, it certainly deserved more.
Sean
Emily: Smart kids are definitely those who are paying attention, but paying attention to what? We must give them the right things to pay attention to. If our children are smart, than they’re doing a good job paying attention, and we’re doing a good job with what we’re feeding them.
Blake: I was a bit late to the Nirvana party. At first, I thought it was too trendy. I actually didn’t stand until the second wave. I’ve bought three copies of Nevermind since, and went through a whole bootleg phase. My daughter really likes Green Day, Belle and Sebastian, Fiona Apple, the Beatles, and Beck.
Apathy Lounge: His issues have nothing to do with us, and hey, you’re here now.
Dave: Thanks, as always.
RITA: WOW, a story about your oldest daughter. I didn’t catch that the first time through. It looks like I shouldn’t be racing through these comments so fast. Your comment definitely deserves a revisit.
That’s amazing. Mia is nothing like that, she has to work hard, practicing every day to make baby steps. It is definitely worth it though, music makes us hear the world differently. My sister had a friend growing up, they’re actually still very close, that was the same way. The trumpet was her instrument of choice, but she needed only ten minutes with an instrument to understand its fundamentals. I just can’t imagine that kind of genius. Telling you the notes you were yelling in… unbelievable! Sorry I missed your comment, the first time Rita, it certainly deserved more.
Sean