Little Amber cried the first time she heard me playing sax. But she can be forgiven as she was barely one year old. And she has never done it since. She probably hears Suzy and I playing almost everyday now. When she wanders in, she often wants to try to play the instrument we are working on.
So Suzy purchased Amber a little soprano recorder that was a cute pink thing. At two Amber doesn’t put her fingers in the right places yet. But she can blow the recorder and it makes a noise.
She asks me to put on some music on the stereo so that we can play together. So I’ll often put on some up-tempo jazz and we go at it. Amber knows the difference between saxophones and clarinets. Today I asked her if she was going to play the clarinet when she got older and she said no. I’m not sure whether she, almost three now, understood the question but I got to thinking how many kids don’t play music instruments. It’s probably a genetic thing, loving to perform and being any good at it. But I have no doubt that given time and training, Amber will be a fine musician.
Look at her brother Nicky who within two months of playing clarinet (fifth grade) played ‘Amazing Grace’ with no sheet music at his school. He and I had played in on sax for a couple of years. But since there were too many saxophonists, he is playing clarinet. It’s genetic I tell you. :o)
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She is adorable!! No doubt she will one day be a great musician. I took clarinet in 5-6th grade but fell out of it because I found my interest was more in choir. So…I spent all my middle School years and High School years involved in singing. I really enjoy coming here for two reasons. One reason, because my Brother lived in Seattle for many years and I spent alot of time in that area visiting him. Really love Seattle. Also because of the music part of it. You have an amazing blog for information on music and a great passion for it that shines through your blog. Very cozy indeed.
We have no work/school again this morning. We were put on a two hour delay and then called and told they wont be having school/work at all today now. Hows the ice up your way?? The temperature is quite cold here. 23 degrees right now. I would rather have the cold than the wind. I dont like the wind because of our huge trees. I hope you and the family is staying warm and dry today. Take care.
Tammy~
Seattle side streets are a crunch snow and ice mess. But coming from Minnesota, it’s no problem getting around. Last night was very cold with temperatures down to 21 degrees! All three cats never left the bed last night. :o)
Amber and Nicky will be good musicians and depending on their work ethic and passions could be great musicians. I just look forward to having a sax quartet with Suzy, Aaron (son), Nicky (grandson), and Amber (granddaughter). Now that would be wonderful. Thanks for stopping by and more importantly thanks for taking the time to leave a comment.
Wow, she is a cute little girl. I know that she has a love for all music and even enjoys singing along to any music she likes.
She’s a cutie!It probably is totally genetic – or – it’s that we as musicians just assume that our children will be musicians too. They grow up around it, it’s what they know, so it’s what they do. Such is life.God bless :)
Ariel_Minx, leave it to a Mom to notice and be proud of her daughter’s skill set. ;o)
Carrie, it has to be genetic, if you ask me.
She is so sweet. That sax is bigger than she is. (LoL) I think music is a great thing for children to pick up. My son has been taking piano lessons for 5 years.