Guest guest Posted September 25, 2005 Report Share Posted September 25, 2005 In a message dated 9/25/2005 4:25:25 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, hurli18@... writes: Can anyone advise if their son or daughter (or themselves) play a musical instrument, and if so what instrument? , 10 years old has been (SNH, mild to moderate) has been told by the band teacher that he can pick a trumpet, a trombone, or a baritone. Haven't yet heard back from the audie yet, but we are getting the impression he might be better suited for a rythmic type instrument (drums,etc.) Any help or input would be greatly appreciated. Jimmy Jimmy, Don't write off the instruments just because of his hearing loss! You might be amazed, I know we were. Still are. Our son Ian (almost 15) has a moderate conductive loss. He plays the recorder and fife. He is self taught and doesn't read music at all well. He does it by ear (!) As a small child -- before his hearing loss was discovered, he had perfect pitch. As his hearing loss progresses, his sense of pitch has deteriorated as well. By the time it came for lessons in elementary school there was simply too much on his plate for him to be missing class time to go out for lessons. He learned to play the recorder as part of the regular music classes and they would play some pieces as part of chorus. he liked it and continued to teach himself more melodies. As for the fife, he literally picked one up at a re-enactment weekend and played it. This was about 2 years ago ... with a moderate hearing loss. We bought one for our daughter who pays the flute. Ian tried a few times to get his lip in position and, viola, he was picking out Ode to Joy within a couple minutes. The man selling the fifes assumed he had taken flute lessons. Ian plays simple melodies on it ... and amazes us. We've given him the option of taking lessons several but he passes every time. He loves music but has other interests that take the place of lessons and practicing. Our daughter (hearing) plays the flute and takes lessons. She enjoys the practicing and playing in the different bands. Ian doesn't. I think he is somewhat nervous about failing to be good and instead he enjoys his " fiddling " with the instruments versus seriously trying to study. Once Ian got into middle school where they audition for the different choral groups, he lost interest in being in the chorus because he has trouble singing harmony and staying on key. He actually has a pleasant voice, but he is off-key as often as he is on. Still he sings along with us at full volume and great gusto. We ignore the not-so-good notes. And yet, the kid still amazes us when he sings the harmony along with my husband and stays somewhat on-key. He took piano lessons as well but after about 2 years wanted to quit because he simply wasn't enjoying the music he was assigned to play. He wanted to play only the fun stuff, and unfortunately, piano also involves classical and good old fashioned finger drills. So, he'd practice the fun stuff and not the other. We told him it was a package deal, if he didn't do the un-fun stuff, there was no point to continuing lessons. He preferred to take karate. So ... if you child has an interest in music, go for it! Support it. Give a chance to enjoy making music. I would not automatically relegate a kid with a mild/moderate loss to the drums just because of the hearing loss. If the blowing style ones are too hard for him to find the notes, then switch to the piano where he can see his fingers hitting the notes and isn't trying to avoid being sharp or flat. Ian still picks out new melodies on the piano and plays some of his old favorites from when he was little. Unless he wants to play the drums ... I'd stick with instruments that play melodies until he proves it's beyond him. Best -- Jill PS: I told piano lessons for 10 years. My mother is a trained coloratura soprano. My siblings all sing beautifully and are trained. My husband plays the guitar and played the trumpet in high school. There is lots of music in our house. Ian just plays his a bit louder than the rest of us. Oh, and my singing -- which I also do with great gusto but only around the house, is my revenge on my kids for childbirth. (grin) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 25, 2005 Report Share Posted September 25, 2005 In a message dated 9/25/2005 4:25:25 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, hurli18@... writes: Can anyone advise if their son or daughter (or themselves) play a musical instrument, and if so what instrument? , 10 years old has been (SNH, mild to moderate) has been told by the band teacher that he can pick a trumpet, a trombone, or a baritone. Haven't yet heard back from the audie yet, but we are getting the impression he might be better suited for a rythmic type instrument (drums,etc.) Any help or input would be greatly appreciated. Jimmy Jimmy, Don't write off the instruments just because of his hearing loss! You might be amazed, I know we were. Still are. Our son Ian (almost 15) has a moderate conductive loss. He plays the recorder and fife. He is self taught and doesn't read music at all well. He does it by ear (!) As a small child -- before his hearing loss was discovered, he had perfect pitch. As his hearing loss progresses, his sense of pitch has deteriorated as well. By the time it came for lessons in elementary school there was simply too much on his plate for him to be missing class time to go out for lessons. He learned to play the recorder as part of the regular music classes and they would play some pieces as part of chorus. he liked it and continued to teach himself more melodies. As for the fife, he literally picked one up at a re-enactment weekend and played it. This was about 2 years ago ... with a moderate hearing loss. We bought one for our daughter who pays the flute. Ian tried a few times to get his lip in position and, viola, he was picking out Ode to Joy within a couple minutes. The man selling the fifes assumed he had taken flute lessons. Ian plays simple melodies on it ... and amazes us. We've given him the option of taking lessons several but he passes every time. He loves music but has other interests that take the place of lessons and practicing. Our daughter (hearing) plays the flute and takes lessons. She enjoys the practicing and playing in the different bands. Ian doesn't. I think he is somewhat nervous about failing to be good and instead he enjoys his " fiddling " with the instruments versus seriously trying to study. Once Ian got into middle school where they audition for the different choral groups, he lost interest in being in the chorus because he has trouble singing harmony and staying on key. He actually has a pleasant voice, but he is off-key as often as he is on. Still he sings along with us at full volume and great gusto. We ignore the not-so-good notes. And yet, the kid still amazes us when he sings the harmony along with my husband and stays somewhat on-key. He took piano lessons as well but after about 2 years wanted to quit because he simply wasn't enjoying the music he was assigned to play. He wanted to play only the fun stuff, and unfortunately, piano also involves classical and good old fashioned finger drills. So, he'd practice the fun stuff and not the other. We told him it was a package deal, if he didn't do the un-fun stuff, there was no point to continuing lessons. He preferred to take karate. So ... if you child has an interest in music, go for it! Support it. Give a chance to enjoy making music. I would not automatically relegate a kid with a mild/moderate loss to the drums just because of the hearing loss. If the blowing style ones are too hard for him to find the notes, then switch to the piano where he can see his fingers hitting the notes and isn't trying to avoid being sharp or flat. Ian still picks out new melodies on the piano and plays some of his old favorites from when he was little. Unless he wants to play the drums ... I'd stick with instruments that play melodies until he proves it's beyond him. Best -- Jill PS: I told piano lessons for 10 years. My mother is a trained coloratura soprano. My siblings all sing beautifully and are trained. My husband plays the guitar and played the trumpet in high school. There is lots of music in our house. Ian just plays his a bit louder than the rest of us. Oh, and my singing -- which I also do with great gusto but only around the house, is my revenge on my kids for childbirth. (grin) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 25, 2005 Report Share Posted September 25, 2005 In a message dated 9/25/2005 4:25:25 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, hurli18@... writes: Can anyone advise if their son or daughter (or themselves) play a musical instrument, and if so what instrument? , 10 years old has been (SNH, mild to moderate) has been told by the band teacher that he can pick a trumpet, a trombone, or a baritone. Haven't yet heard back from the audie yet, but we are getting the impression he might be better suited for a rythmic type instrument (drums,etc.) Any help or input would be greatly appreciated. Jimmy Jimmy, Don't write off the instruments just because of his hearing loss! You might be amazed, I know we were. Still are. Our son Ian (almost 15) has a moderate conductive loss. He plays the recorder and fife. He is self taught and doesn't read music at all well. He does it by ear (!) As a small child -- before his hearing loss was discovered, he had perfect pitch. As his hearing loss progresses, his sense of pitch has deteriorated as well. By the time it came for lessons in elementary school there was simply too much on his plate for him to be missing class time to go out for lessons. He learned to play the recorder as part of the regular music classes and they would play some pieces as part of chorus. he liked it and continued to teach himself more melodies. As for the fife, he literally picked one up at a re-enactment weekend and played it. This was about 2 years ago ... with a moderate hearing loss. We bought one for our daughter who pays the flute. Ian tried a few times to get his lip in position and, viola, he was picking out Ode to Joy within a couple minutes. The man selling the fifes assumed he had taken flute lessons. Ian plays simple melodies on it ... and amazes us. We've given him the option of taking lessons several but he passes every time. He loves music but has other interests that take the place of lessons and practicing. Our daughter (hearing) plays the flute and takes lessons. She enjoys the practicing and playing in the different bands. Ian doesn't. I think he is somewhat nervous about failing to be good and instead he enjoys his " fiddling " with the instruments versus seriously trying to study. Once Ian got into middle school where they audition for the different choral groups, he lost interest in being in the chorus because he has trouble singing harmony and staying on key. He actually has a pleasant voice, but he is off-key as often as he is on. Still he sings along with us at full volume and great gusto. We ignore the not-so-good notes. And yet, the kid still amazes us when he sings the harmony along with my husband and stays somewhat on-key. He took piano lessons as well but after about 2 years wanted to quit because he simply wasn't enjoying the music he was assigned to play. He wanted to play only the fun stuff, and unfortunately, piano also involves classical and good old fashioned finger drills. So, he'd practice the fun stuff and not the other. We told him it was a package deal, if he didn't do the un-fun stuff, there was no point to continuing lessons. He preferred to take karate. So ... if you child has an interest in music, go for it! Support it. Give a chance to enjoy making music. I would not automatically relegate a kid with a mild/moderate loss to the drums just because of the hearing loss. If the blowing style ones are too hard for him to find the notes, then switch to the piano where he can see his fingers hitting the notes and isn't trying to avoid being sharp or flat. Ian still picks out new melodies on the piano and plays some of his old favorites from when he was little. Unless he wants to play the drums ... I'd stick with instruments that play melodies until he proves it's beyond him. Best -- Jill PS: I told piano lessons for 10 years. My mother is a trained coloratura soprano. My siblings all sing beautifully and are trained. My husband plays the guitar and played the trumpet in high school. There is lots of music in our house. Ian just plays his a bit louder than the rest of us. Oh, and my singing -- which I also do with great gusto but only around the house, is my revenge on my kids for childbirth. (grin) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 25, 2005 Report Share Posted September 25, 2005 In a message dated 9/25/2005 4:33:50 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, semesky@... writes: We judged my son by what he played with all of his life. There was never a stick that he saw that was not picked up, twirled, thrown or beaten onto something. Therefore, it was a natural love for sticks that lead us to pick the drums. LOL ... I think this is simply a male trait! Is there a man out there who can't do the drum solo for Wipe Out with their fingers on any surface? My husband has taught my son, and I don't think Ian has even ever heard the song! Best -- Jill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 25, 2005 Report Share Posted September 25, 2005 In a message dated 9/25/2005 4:33:50 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, semesky@... writes: We judged my son by what he played with all of his life. There was never a stick that he saw that was not picked up, twirled, thrown or beaten onto something. Therefore, it was a natural love for sticks that lead us to pick the drums. LOL ... I think this is simply a male trait! Is there a man out there who can't do the drum solo for Wipe Out with their fingers on any surface? My husband has taught my son, and I don't think Ian has even ever heard the song! Best -- Jill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 25, 2005 Report Share Posted September 25, 2005 In a message dated 9/25/2005 4:33:50 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, semesky@... writes: We judged my son by what he played with all of his life. There was never a stick that he saw that was not picked up, twirled, thrown or beaten onto something. Therefore, it was a natural love for sticks that lead us to pick the drums. LOL ... I think this is simply a male trait! Is there a man out there who can't do the drum solo for Wipe Out with their fingers on any surface? My husband has taught my son, and I don't think Ian has even ever heard the song! Best -- Jill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 25, 2005 Report Share Posted September 25, 2005 Our son is a gifted drummer with fluctuating severe to profound hearing loss. He is also currently learning the guitar that we were shocked he could hear. We got him an amplifier for the acoustic guitar and that truly helps. Actually, if your son is amplified, he can probably hear most instruments except for some wind and string instruments. I would have him try them and see what he can hear and what he likes. If he is expected to have significantly more hearing loss, then I'd put a headset over his hearing aids, like one for wearing if you mow lawns, shoot, etc., and then see what he likes and can hear with that level of hearing. We judged my son by what he played with all of his life. There was never a stick that he saw that was not picked up, twirled, thrown or beaten onto something. Therefore, it was a natural love for sticks that lead us to pick the drums. We had a free clarinet so our daughter learned it...she is hearing...but, all of her life, she tied strings, set rope traps and played with ropes/strings. In retrospect, she said that her true love was a stringed instrument and she would have liked to have played that. Makes sense in retrospect. If your child is always whistling, humming, singing, etc., maybe a wind instrument would be best. If they are hyper, drums are a great outlet though they will drum through class, at the table, in the car, EVERYWHERE, ALL OF THE TIME. Hope this info helps -------------- Original message -------------- > Can anyone advise if their son or daughter (or themselves) play a > musical instrument, and if so what instrument? , 10 years old has > been (SNH, mild to moderate) has been told by the band teacher that he > can pick a trumpet, a trombone, or a baritone. Haven't yet heard back > from the audie yet, but we are getting the impression he might be > better suited for a rythmic type instrument (drums,etc.) Any help or > input would be greatly appreciated. > > Jimmy > > > > > > All messages posted to this list are private and confidential. Each post is the > intellectual property of the author and therefore subject to copyright > restrictions. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 25, 2005 Report Share Posted September 25, 2005 Our son is a gifted drummer with fluctuating severe to profound hearing loss. He is also currently learning the guitar that we were shocked he could hear. We got him an amplifier for the acoustic guitar and that truly helps. Actually, if your son is amplified, he can probably hear most instruments except for some wind and string instruments. I would have him try them and see what he can hear and what he likes. If he is expected to have significantly more hearing loss, then I'd put a headset over his hearing aids, like one for wearing if you mow lawns, shoot, etc., and then see what he likes and can hear with that level of hearing. We judged my son by what he played with all of his life. There was never a stick that he saw that was not picked up, twirled, thrown or beaten onto something. Therefore, it was a natural love for sticks that lead us to pick the drums. We had a free clarinet so our daughter learned it...she is hearing...but, all of her life, she tied strings, set rope traps and played with ropes/strings. In retrospect, she said that her true love was a stringed instrument and she would have liked to have played that. Makes sense in retrospect. If your child is always whistling, humming, singing, etc., maybe a wind instrument would be best. If they are hyper, drums are a great outlet though they will drum through class, at the table, in the car, EVERYWHERE, ALL OF THE TIME. Hope this info helps -------------- Original message -------------- > Can anyone advise if their son or daughter (or themselves) play a > musical instrument, and if so what instrument? , 10 years old has > been (SNH, mild to moderate) has been told by the band teacher that he > can pick a trumpet, a trombone, or a baritone. Haven't yet heard back > from the audie yet, but we are getting the impression he might be > better suited for a rythmic type instrument (drums,etc.) Any help or > input would be greatly appreciated. > > Jimmy > > > > > > All messages posted to this list are private and confidential. Each post is the > intellectual property of the author and therefore subject to copyright > restrictions. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 25, 2005 Report Share Posted September 25, 2005 Our son is a gifted drummer with fluctuating severe to profound hearing loss. He is also currently learning the guitar that we were shocked he could hear. We got him an amplifier for the acoustic guitar and that truly helps. Actually, if your son is amplified, he can probably hear most instruments except for some wind and string instruments. I would have him try them and see what he can hear and what he likes. If he is expected to have significantly more hearing loss, then I'd put a headset over his hearing aids, like one for wearing if you mow lawns, shoot, etc., and then see what he likes and can hear with that level of hearing. We judged my son by what he played with all of his life. There was never a stick that he saw that was not picked up, twirled, thrown or beaten onto something. Therefore, it was a natural love for sticks that lead us to pick the drums. We had a free clarinet so our daughter learned it...she is hearing...but, all of her life, she tied strings, set rope traps and played with ropes/strings. In retrospect, she said that her true love was a stringed instrument and she would have liked to have played that. Makes sense in retrospect. If your child is always whistling, humming, singing, etc., maybe a wind instrument would be best. If they are hyper, drums are a great outlet though they will drum through class, at the table, in the car, EVERYWHERE, ALL OF THE TIME. Hope this info helps -------------- Original message -------------- > Can anyone advise if their son or daughter (or themselves) play a > musical instrument, and if so what instrument? , 10 years old has > been (SNH, mild to moderate) has been told by the band teacher that he > can pick a trumpet, a trombone, or a baritone. Haven't yet heard back > from the audie yet, but we are getting the impression he might be > better suited for a rythmic type instrument (drums,etc.) Any help or > input would be greatly appreciated. > > Jimmy > > > > > > All messages posted to this list are private and confidential. Each post is the > intellectual property of the author and therefore subject to copyright > restrictions. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 25, 2005 Report Share Posted September 25, 2005 << If they are hyper, drums are a great outlet though they will drum through class, at the table, in the car, EVERYWHERE, ALL OF THE TIME.>> My oldest non hearing impaired child does this and it drives us CRAZY...and he does not play the drums.. Mom to Jed (1/22/93) and Liam (12/12/00) Orlando Fl " When you get to your wit's end, you'll find God lives there. " " Today I will not worry...unless I see animals lining up two by two. " Family and Breeding Website Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 25, 2005 Report Share Posted September 25, 2005 << If they are hyper, drums are a great outlet though they will drum through class, at the table, in the car, EVERYWHERE, ALL OF THE TIME.>> My oldest non hearing impaired child does this and it drives us CRAZY...and he does not play the drums.. Mom to Jed (1/22/93) and Liam (12/12/00) Orlando Fl " When you get to your wit's end, you'll find God lives there. " " Today I will not worry...unless I see animals lining up two by two. " Family and Breeding Website Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 25, 2005 Report Share Posted September 25, 2005 << If they are hyper, drums are a great outlet though they will drum through class, at the table, in the car, EVERYWHERE, ALL OF THE TIME.>> My oldest non hearing impaired child does this and it drives us CRAZY...and he does not play the drums.. Mom to Jed (1/22/93) and Liam (12/12/00) Orlando Fl " When you get to your wit's end, you'll find God lives there. " " Today I will not worry...unless I see animals lining up two by two. " Family and Breeding Website Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 25, 2005 Report Share Posted September 25, 2005 Forgot to include. My son is practicing the guitar so much more than he did the drums because, as he says, I can actually make music with the guitar. So, I agree with the recommendation of trying to play an instrument that you can make music with. He is just now REALLY getting into playing the drums constantly and even staying after school because he's in the marching band drum corp and they're practicing to play like the movie Drum Line where the kids played each others drums, etc. He told me last week that where he was previously impressed by the drumming in the movie, now that he and his friends have mastered much of the moves, he realizes that it wasn't such a big deal. What he doesn't realize is how very great drummers he and his newfound friends are! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 25, 2005 Report Share Posted September 25, 2005 Forgot to include. My son is practicing the guitar so much more than he did the drums because, as he says, I can actually make music with the guitar. So, I agree with the recommendation of trying to play an instrument that you can make music with. He is just now REALLY getting into playing the drums constantly and even staying after school because he's in the marching band drum corp and they're practicing to play like the movie Drum Line where the kids played each others drums, etc. He told me last week that where he was previously impressed by the drumming in the movie, now that he and his friends have mastered much of the moves, he realizes that it wasn't such a big deal. What he doesn't realize is how very great drummers he and his newfound friends are! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 26, 2005 Report Share Posted September 26, 2005 Hi Jimmy - my older son, who has a severe/profound loss, first played trumpet then moved to baritone because he hears better in lower frequencies. He really enjoyed it. He didn't continue with it (he'd much rather take metalsmithing or woodworking classes) but didn't have a problem hearing the instrument. I would say - having a degree in music education - that it can't hurt for to try. I'd also say that if he does get frustrated, an instrument you don't have to listen to to play in tune (such as piano, percussion instruments) could possibly be another good alternative. Keep us posted! Barbara hurli18 wrote: > Can anyone advise if their son or daughter (or themselves) play a >musical instrument, and if so what instrument? , 10 years old has >been (SNH, mild to moderate) has been told by the band teacher that he >can pick a trumpet, a trombone, or a baritone. Haven't yet heard back >from the audie yet, but we are getting the impression he might be >better suited for a rythmic type instrument (drums,etc.) Any help or >input would be greatly appreciated. > > Jimmy > > > > > >All messages posted to this list are private and confidential. Each post is the intellectual property of the author and therefore subject to copyright restrictions. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 26, 2005 Report Share Posted September 26, 2005 Hi Jimmy - my older son, who has a severe/profound loss, first played trumpet then moved to baritone because he hears better in lower frequencies. He really enjoyed it. He didn't continue with it (he'd much rather take metalsmithing or woodworking classes) but didn't have a problem hearing the instrument. I would say - having a degree in music education - that it can't hurt for to try. I'd also say that if he does get frustrated, an instrument you don't have to listen to to play in tune (such as piano, percussion instruments) could possibly be another good alternative. Keep us posted! Barbara hurli18 wrote: > Can anyone advise if their son or daughter (or themselves) play a >musical instrument, and if so what instrument? , 10 years old has >been (SNH, mild to moderate) has been told by the band teacher that he >can pick a trumpet, a trombone, or a baritone. Haven't yet heard back >from the audie yet, but we are getting the impression he might be >better suited for a rythmic type instrument (drums,etc.) Any help or >input would be greatly appreciated. > > Jimmy > > > > > >All messages posted to this list are private and confidential. Each post is the intellectual property of the author and therefore subject to copyright restrictions. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 26, 2005 Report Share Posted September 26, 2005 Hi Jimmy - my older son, who has a severe/profound loss, first played trumpet then moved to baritone because he hears better in lower frequencies. He really enjoyed it. He didn't continue with it (he'd much rather take metalsmithing or woodworking classes) but didn't have a problem hearing the instrument. I would say - having a degree in music education - that it can't hurt for to try. I'd also say that if he does get frustrated, an instrument you don't have to listen to to play in tune (such as piano, percussion instruments) could possibly be another good alternative. Keep us posted! Barbara hurli18 wrote: > Can anyone advise if their son or daughter (or themselves) play a >musical instrument, and if so what instrument? , 10 years old has >been (SNH, mild to moderate) has been told by the band teacher that he >can pick a trumpet, a trombone, or a baritone. Haven't yet heard back >from the audie yet, but we are getting the impression he might be >better suited for a rythmic type instrument (drums,etc.) Any help or >input would be greatly appreciated. > > Jimmy > > > > > >All messages posted to this list are private and confidential. Each post is the intellectual property of the author and therefore subject to copyright restrictions. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 26, 2005 Report Share Posted September 26, 2005 Nate, 12, is starting his second year of guitar. He is even doing the teenage rite of passage of trying to start a garage band. There is a lot of electronic equipment out there that wasn't around when I was a kid to help. Most useful is a device that allows him to tune the guitar electronically. JMF Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 26, 2005 Report Share Posted September 26, 2005 Nate, 12, is starting his second year of guitar. He is even doing the teenage rite of passage of trying to start a garage band. There is a lot of electronic equipment out there that wasn't around when I was a kid to help. Most useful is a device that allows him to tune the guitar electronically. JMF Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 26, 2005 Report Share Posted September 26, 2005 Nate, 12, is starting his second year of guitar. He is even doing the teenage rite of passage of trying to start a garage band. There is a lot of electronic equipment out there that wasn't around when I was a kid to help. Most useful is a device that allows him to tune the guitar electronically. JMF Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 26, 2005 Report Share Posted September 26, 2005 Jimmy, I'd just like to get on the band wagon of people who recommend letting your son choose his instrument based on his likes and interests. As a former music instructor, I can tell you that the kids who enjoy the experience the most are the ones who are in it for themselves. As for going with the audiologist's recommendations, I've found that ours have made some " life " recommendations based on theory and audiograms, not the individual. My daughter (severe loss) is constantly challenging their former assumptions about what is best for HOH kids, and proving to me that the only limits out there are the ones she makes for herself. So, as a parent and musician, I'd have to vote for letting your son get a feel for what will be most exciting for him and let him go wild. And if he needs some support, a simple Google search will result in any number of HOH musicians through the ages. Kerry -----Original Message----- > Can anyone advise if their son or daughter (or themselves) play a >musical instrument, and if so what instrument? , 10 years old has >been (SNH, mild to moderate) has been told by the band teacher that he >can pick a trumpet, a trombone, or a baritone. Haven't yet heard back >from the audie yet, but we are getting the impression he might be >better suited for a rythmic type instrument (drums,etc.) Any help or >input would be greatly appreciated. > > Jimmy > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 26, 2005 Report Share Posted September 26, 2005 Jimmy, I'd just like to get on the band wagon of people who recommend letting your son choose his instrument based on his likes and interests. As a former music instructor, I can tell you that the kids who enjoy the experience the most are the ones who are in it for themselves. As for going with the audiologist's recommendations, I've found that ours have made some " life " recommendations based on theory and audiograms, not the individual. My daughter (severe loss) is constantly challenging their former assumptions about what is best for HOH kids, and proving to me that the only limits out there are the ones she makes for herself. So, as a parent and musician, I'd have to vote for letting your son get a feel for what will be most exciting for him and let him go wild. And if he needs some support, a simple Google search will result in any number of HOH musicians through the ages. Kerry -----Original Message----- > Can anyone advise if their son or daughter (or themselves) play a >musical instrument, and if so what instrument? , 10 years old has >been (SNH, mild to moderate) has been told by the band teacher that he >can pick a trumpet, a trombone, or a baritone. Haven't yet heard back >from the audie yet, but we are getting the impression he might be >better suited for a rythmic type instrument (drums,etc.) Any help or >input would be greatly appreciated. > > Jimmy > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 26, 2005 Report Share Posted September 26, 2005 Jimmy, I'd just like to get on the band wagon of people who recommend letting your son choose his instrument based on his likes and interests. As a former music instructor, I can tell you that the kids who enjoy the experience the most are the ones who are in it for themselves. As for going with the audiologist's recommendations, I've found that ours have made some " life " recommendations based on theory and audiograms, not the individual. My daughter (severe loss) is constantly challenging their former assumptions about what is best for HOH kids, and proving to me that the only limits out there are the ones she makes for herself. So, as a parent and musician, I'd have to vote for letting your son get a feel for what will be most exciting for him and let him go wild. And if he needs some support, a simple Google search will result in any number of HOH musicians through the ages. Kerry -----Original Message----- > Can anyone advise if their son or daughter (or themselves) play a >musical instrument, and if so what instrument? , 10 years old has >been (SNH, mild to moderate) has been told by the band teacher that he >can pick a trumpet, a trombone, or a baritone. Haven't yet heard back >from the audie yet, but we are getting the impression he might be >better suited for a rythmic type instrument (drums,etc.) Any help or >input would be greatly appreciated. > > Jimmy > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 26, 2005 Report Share Posted September 26, 2005 Hi Jimmy, My son, even tho he's only 4, loves to play music. He plays the guitar, keyboard, and drums. We have some friends that are in a band and they have been teaching him to play guitar and drums. They really love the fact that Geoffrey is soo into music and they can teach him, since none of their kids are old enough yet to really be interested. Also, when I was in high school in the marching band, our director's wife was totally deaf in one ear and had a hearing aid in the other (I forgot her degree of loss in that ear), but she played saxophone and was the BEST jazz musician I have heard. And most of the time she played by ear...... My Yahoo 360 My Webshots Albums --------------------------------- Yahoo! for Good Click here to donate to the Hurricane Katrina relief effort. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 26, 2005 Report Share Posted September 26, 2005 Hi Jimmy, My son, even tho he's only 4, loves to play music. He plays the guitar, keyboard, and drums. We have some friends that are in a band and they have been teaching him to play guitar and drums. They really love the fact that Geoffrey is soo into music and they can teach him, since none of their kids are old enough yet to really be interested. Also, when I was in high school in the marching band, our director's wife was totally deaf in one ear and had a hearing aid in the other (I forgot her degree of loss in that ear), but she played saxophone and was the BEST jazz musician I have heard. And most of the time she played by ear...... My Yahoo 360 My Webshots Albums --------------------------------- Yahoo! for Good Click here to donate to the Hurricane Katrina relief effort. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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