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9/19/2012

Music and the love of our lives

Finally, my little girl asked me, 'Mummy, can I learn to play the piano?' on 31 August 2012. I had been waiting for the day for her to ask me that because I believe that only with the passion to learn will she pick it up. Besides, I don't believe in piling kids with enrichment just for the sake of it.

My answer was a resounding 'of course!' and I got down to buy the necessary stuff the next day. 

But it wasn't until 7 September that we finally got down to having a proper lesson and I'm very happy that despite her humble age of 4, she concentrated very well during the 45-minute session of theory and practical with me.

This is her during another lesson, learning to draw crotchets and crotchet rests:


 And forming her own song:


And this is her revising crotchets last night:


and revising names of notes and rests as well as learning their values:


and while we were having our theory lesson, little Alex got a chance to play the piano! He had been hovering around for his chance while we were at the piano:


In the span of 2 weeks, she has managed to play a couple of very simple songs with my accompaniment and we are so loving it! In my years of teaching piano, I must say, this is my proudest and happiest moment, watching my own child start playing the piano! Oh and I found myself kissing the little head while she was concentrating hard on practising - something I can't do with other students of course! hehe. :)

Linking up with:

            My Little Drummer Boys

10 comments:

  1. it is really nice to be able to teach your own !! and looking at the way she is concentrating, it is a good start :)

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    1. Thanks Jean! I do hope things continue to be as great!

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  2. sounds like you have a budding musician.

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  3. Oh goodness she is so clever and enthusiastic.
    I hope it goes well.

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    1. Thx! I hope she continues to learn with such passion!

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  4. awww. lovely!

    My daughters both play piano. Such a beautiful sound!


    http://www.homeofohm.com/2012/09/wordless-wednesday-im-lovin-it-w-linky.html

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    1. Yes indeed! I have never imagined that it could be so wonderful to hear my child play the piano! :)

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