Just as a topic of a different nature I was wondering what other keyboard players did with their kids who wanted to play..For example with my son (11) I have tried to steer him away from keyboards (too expensive and changeable..imo) and he is currently learning bass and guitar.
What do others think or do?
Dennis

Interesting topic, Dennis.

My son's only 10 months so there's still time. I would like him to study piano when he's old enough but it'll be his decision in the end. I'll let him practice his vocal cords some more for the time being.

Taike

Taike, I hear you!!!!
Dennis

Aside from my oldest daughter who is a singer..............
they all play their iPods everyday

Or maybe play like this kid????
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U3VDC_3LVv8

My oldest son is my bass player in my jazz trio.


R.

My oldest son plays guitar.

My oldest daughter played clarinet..


My youngest son plays drums..

My youngest daughter plays flute..

My wife played piano..

and one of my grandchildren is studying piano..

Getting todays kids involved in the process of playing an instrument is not like years ago....that all changed with the advent of the Computer, DJ's, etc etc etc ....
The choices for them are vast to create music which we didn't have.....instilling the LOVE for music in their lives starts at home & if your plant the seed early & it blossoms thru the years with naturing & love for the Art form they will continue to become serious musicians & follow in our footsteps to enjoy the "Magic"...its not for every child, but the ones that are lucky enough to grasp it will reap the rewards of Playing Music!

[QUOTE]Originally posted by captain Russ:
[B]My oldest son is my bass player in my jazz trio.


Russ, you are blessed, John c.

I feel all should have a touch of piano regardless of what instrument they play. Years ago if you wanted to go to college and major in music you had to take some piano lessons along with your selected instrument.
Their reason: When it is time to learn music theory you can see it on the piano, not so on other instruments.

The piano is the master instrument, it can represent all the instruments in the orchestra, it is why people who arrange for larger groups select piano.

If you are playing by ear, and that has it�s own beauty, the above is just conversation.

John C.