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Lyric (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-08-08 03:45 PM Original message |
So my kid's school is offering free violin lessons. |
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old mark (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-08-08 03:52 PM Response to Original message |
1. A lot os schools used to use what is called the |
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Redstone (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-08-08 03:56 PM Response to Original message |
2. Only one bit of advice: Practicing three times a day for 20 minutes each is MUCH better |
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Lyric (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-08-08 04:03 PM Response to Reply #2 |
7. The handout that got sent home with him said |
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Redstone (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-08-08 04:07 PM Response to Reply #7 |
8. No, practicing for a solid hour USED to be considered "normal," but not anymore. You could |
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Lyric (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-08-08 04:09 PM Response to Reply #8 |
11. And it is advice that is |
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Redstone (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-08-08 04:45 PM Response to Reply #7 |
19. Oh, I forgot one of your questions: If he WANTS to play more than the half an hour, |
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DarkTirade (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-08-08 04:12 PM Response to Reply #2 |
13. And it's a good way to keep it interesting and give them some variety |
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Redstone (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-08-08 04:42 PM Response to Reply #13 |
18. You betcha. Good advice you gave the OP, right there. |
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DarkTirade (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-08-08 03:57 PM Response to Original message |
3. First off, avoid the Suzuki method if you can. But if it's free, I guess you'll take what you can |
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supernova (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-08-08 03:57 PM Response to Original message |
4. Learning to play music |
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Gormy Cuss (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-08-08 03:58 PM Response to Original message |
5. I hope that you can rent a 3/4 violin. |
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madinmaryland (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-08-08 03:59 PM Response to Original message |
6. Our daughter started out with a 3/4 violin for two years and then |
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Lyric (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-08-08 04:08 PM Response to Reply #6 |
9. We'd certainly *like* to rent one, but |
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DarkTirade (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-08-08 04:10 PM Response to Reply #9 |
12. Getting me to practice was the hard part for my parents too. |
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madinmaryland (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-08-08 04:12 PM Response to Reply #9 |
14. That may not be a problem. |
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Lyric (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-08-08 04:17 PM Response to Reply #14 |
16. Not from the music store, but I've been looking around online |
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lady raven (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-08-08 04:09 PM Response to Original message |
10. I played |
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Rabrrrrrr (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-08-08 04:14 PM Response to Original message |
15. Absolutely yes, get the kids involved in music! Especially violin. |
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WritingIsMyReligion (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-08-08 04:22 PM Response to Original message |
17. Not a string player (woodwinds and piano), but I think you'll find it's a good investment. |
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Roon (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-08-08 04:55 PM Response to Original message |
20. My Mother refused to allow me to take violen |
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Fox Mulder (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-08-08 05:08 PM Response to Original message |
21. I would love to learn to play the violin. |
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leftyclimber (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-08-08 05:14 PM Response to Original message |
22. Prepare to have a howling dog and crying cats. |
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Lyric (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-08-08 05:29 PM Response to Reply #22 |
23. Copy-pasted! |
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Midlodemocrat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-08-08 05:33 PM Response to Original message |
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