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Post by Renee' on Nov 27, 2007 23:58:41 GMT -5
started piano lessons. Yep, after all these years of me talking about her doing it we made the call and yesterday she had her first lesson. I was completely amazed. She came home and played Mary had a Little Lamb. She was so excited that she could play. The teacher seems to think she can learn to play.... so this is me letting go of the apron string (just a little)  Renee' |
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Post by Claire on Nov 28, 2007 1:55:13 GMT -5
WTG music is the best therapy. After my stroke 2 years ago I had to work on my memory and fine motors. I had always wanted to play the piano, my daughter was taking lessons, so I thought what the heck.  Best thing I ever did. My daughter is a lot more advanced then me, but after working at it a year I can now play with both hands at the same time. That is quite hard when you have lost coordination and some memory laspe. It can ony benifit her. Good for you for letting the apron loose a little. ;D |
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Post by Emilysmom on Nov 28, 2007 7:47:15 GMT -5
WTG Renee!!!!! I'm ashamed to say that we have a piano, and I took lessons for many years and can play myself...........but I've never had ANY of my 4 kids take piano lessons! It might very well be something Emily would really enjoy too!!!
I want to hear how the lessons go for Lauren!
Susan
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Post by mg12061 on Nov 28, 2007 10:14:43 GMT -5
Hello, I haven't yet introduced myself yet but I just couldn't wait to post on this subject.Renee that's just so great that your daughter started piano lessons!! And WOW already playing a song!!!What caught my eye on this post was Claire's response that she's learning to play piano after having a stroke.You see my daughter LOVES music and tries to play different instruments, The problem is she suffered several strokes 5 yrs ago and really doesn't yet have any functional use of her left hand yet.She has a small guitar from before her strokes and she sits on the floor strumming along with her right hand, along with CD's,holding it steady with her foot.Piano seems like it would be easiest for her.We have a small one that she tries to play along with ehr CD's.She has a recorder that she got from music class and blows into it but can't get the "fingering" on it to make notes.My question is Did you use both hands to start playing, or did you start lessons using just one hand Claire? I'de love to see her be able to really play something. Any ideas on how to start?Also how much use of your affected hand did you have in order to use it to play?We're always working on her hand rehabilitation but it's really slow.Thanks and I'll be sure to introduce myself formally soon.I've been reading posts and I know a couple of members I've seen here from another board.By the way my daughter is 10 yrs old and her name is Kathleen.
MaryG
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Post by tiffany on Nov 28, 2007 11:21:11 GMT -5
Good for her!! I am sure she will excel!!
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Post by laurasnowbird on Nov 28, 2007 22:38:06 GMT -5
That is so encouraging, Renee!!! My father-in-law wants me to sign Ethan up for lessons, and I've been dragging my feet. He's younger though, not six quite yet.
I don't think "I" could play Mary had a Little Lamb after only one lesson, LOL!! She is going to be a prodigy, I can tell!!!
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Susan, Proud mom of Michael (32), Justin (25) Emily (22ds), and Jordan (20).
