tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2355574191261679830.post6655183901695947693..comments2023-12-13T04:55:42.364-06:00Comments on Other Such Happenings: Serenade at a priceMarshaMarshaMarshahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06787051368018458658noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2355574191261679830.post-78454446386514067742010-03-01T14:22:03.287-06:002010-03-01T14:22:03.287-06:00$92??? Yikes!!!
My three oldest kids take piano le...$92??? Yikes!!!<br />My three oldest kids take piano lessons from a retired school teacher who has played the piano for a gazillion years and taught lessons forever! She charges $7 per half-hour lesson, so it's $84/month for three kids! It's a great bargain!!<br /><br />My son is in a group homeschool guitar class. One hour a week for $7!!! It's not the same as private lessons, but he's learning a lot and practicing enough on his own that he's advancing quickly! I participated in the class for a few months myself, and learned the basics, but wasn't practicing, so I quit. :(EEEEMommyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08152965556780402197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2355574191261679830.post-70903005943687224312010-02-19T11:40:37.376-06:002010-02-19T11:40:37.376-06:00We pay a dollar a minute. 40 min a week, so I vote...We pay a dollar a minute. 40 min a week, so I vote no on the "aer we getting ripped off." You're getting a good deal.<br /><br />My boys are also taking guitar and have been for about 5 months. They're still beginners, and don't practice as much as they should. But I think it's good for them for that discipline.<br /><br />I took piano lessons, and wish I'd have done more.<br /><br />One wants to learn the banjo now - can you even imagine the noise level in my house? Oh my! :)Darcy @ m3bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00609223299545892479noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2355574191261679830.post-57095185566409817172010-02-18T22:47:27.190-06:002010-02-18T22:47:27.190-06:00We haven't had the kids take lessons---yet. As...We haven't had the kids take lessons---yet. Ashley got a pink guitar from the grandparents for Christmas and has always been facinated with guitars and flutes. The plan is to have her start taking lessons in the next year or so with Colton taking them when he's a little older. <br />I'm curious now as to what to going rate is in my area for music lessons!Becca~CapturingSimpleJoyshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15269232073211009288noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2355574191261679830.post-18785885707027992010-02-18T20:47:05.714-06:002010-02-18T20:47:05.714-06:00We started guitar with Little Buddy when he was ab...We started guitar with Little Buddy when he was about 5. He loved it but then was more interested in golf and then in baseball and then in golf again.. Get my drift? We weren't intentional about making him stick with it. Should I have?<br /><br />Anyway, luckily, this semester in co-op, he has music. Real, live music! Now they are learning notes and songs on the piano. <br /><br />I did just receive a Christian guitar lesson DVD that I am reviewing. We start it next Monday. I'll let ya know how it goes. Much cheaper than in person lessons. :)Robyn | Add a Pinchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05435961666045139667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2355574191261679830.post-46453930636126316622010-02-16T20:05:11.471-06:002010-02-16T20:05:11.471-06:00Our church has a bible college where students come...Our church has a bible college where students come from all over the states and canada to get a degree in "Sacred Music" the students there give lessons for $12 per half hour. We have one daughter in violin, one in piano, and I teach the rest piano at home. (That's the best bargain! Though I guess my Mom paid for it!) <br /><br />Music is a wonderful outlet for me personally. I use it to praise the Lord daily with my kids in song. :) I've also seen it build their confidence when they have to perform. It's a worthwhile investment!<br /><br />Plus, what girl doesn't like a guy who can play guitar!? ;)Jachttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07036568132818789842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2355574191261679830.post-47210905534732537432010-02-16T05:51:08.084-06:002010-02-16T05:51:08.084-06:00That is some serious sweetness right there! Oh my,...That is some serious sweetness right there! Oh my, Marsha ~ they are adorable.Ruthannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09864124981199732859noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2355574191261679830.post-39126181109532857102010-02-15T21:09:41.505-06:002010-02-15T21:09:41.505-06:00We were blessed to find a Christian lady in town t...We were blessed to find a Christian lady in town that charges only 10 dollars a lesson. As for guitar...I am actually reviewing a worship guitar lessons DVD for a company, and might be giving away a copy shortly. So far we like it! My boys can play two chords after the first lesson.Alihttp://www.mygodgivenmissionfield.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2355574191261679830.post-39243086559553716662010-02-15T09:33:03.386-06:002010-02-15T09:33:03.386-06:00Marsha, I feel your pain! Two of my girls take pi...Marsha, I feel your pain! Two of my girls take piano lessons. The lesson is 1/2 hour and costs $25 each! That's $200 a month for only 2 girls taking lessons! However, they love their teacher and are learning quickly so I guess that should count for something, right! Your boys look adorable, they'll be pros in no time flat!<br /><br />Molly (:Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2355574191261679830.post-22806902937150008462010-02-15T08:40:32.401-06:002010-02-15T08:40:32.401-06:00love that last shot!love that last shot!Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03303188939513373104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2355574191261679830.post-51686661950042291572010-02-14T17:03:34.058-06:002010-02-14T17:03:34.058-06:00I have one child taking guitar and one taking pian...I have one child taking guitar and one taking piano. Thankfully they are not that expensive! I think we pay $60 a month for guitar and $48 for piano. I hope it will be worth it! :)<br /><br />ToniThe Happy Housewifehttp://thehappyhousewife.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2355574191261679830.post-85743928652032466042010-02-14T09:57:34.635-06:002010-02-14T09:57:34.635-06:00This is such a cute post! How blessed you are to h...This is such a cute post! How blessed you are to have two up and coming musicians :) Yeah, that does seem a bit high for 30 minute lessons, but maybe your instructor is super qualified with lots of accomplishements? <br />Thanks for stopping by my blog last week and have a blessed Sunday!Scarlett Clayhttp://bluepurpleandscarlett.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2355574191261679830.post-33979262520447236982010-02-14T07:41:58.554-06:002010-02-14T07:41:58.554-06:00Marsha,
I have wanted to start my kids with piano...Marsha,<br /><br />I have wanted to start my kids with piano and guitar lessons. The cost is one of the things that has held me back. That does sound like a lot, but I wonder if it has anything to do w/your area.<br /><br />I agree w/Lainie, that they should be committed for a period of time. Back in the day when instruments were borrowed/loaned to students from the music department, my parents required me to play for at least one year before they bought me my first clarinet. My brand new red wood instrument was beautiful and I played for many, many years.<br /><br />That is pretty cool that they came and serenaded you. It is so great being a mommy.Milk and Honey Mommyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15155906474217382431noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2355574191261679830.post-51936752834477875952010-02-13T23:13:42.086-06:002010-02-13T23:13:42.086-06:00all I have to say is; I have a fever and the only ...all I have to say is; I have a fever and the only resolution is more cowbell!<br /><br />--then after that, my little is right around the age to start some kind of lesson. I'm thinking violin. But rather then play money, she could just follow along with her daddy. that would be cute enough right?gracehttp://www.mammainthescene.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2355574191261679830.post-63776154637431165632010-02-13T22:25:43.028-06:002010-02-13T22:25:43.028-06:00We have taken piano for 8 years now at 10$ per hal...We have taken piano for 8 years now at 10$ per half hour. Three different teachers. I know I am getting a bargain..our current piano teacher is highly qualified and currently in medical school. I'm very grateful because I have three in piano, three in Taekwondo, two in basketball and one in voice. Sheesh we spend a lot on lessons. But one day it will pay off and they will support us in our old age=).Gottjoy!https://www.blogger.com/profile/16122254540480281334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2355574191261679830.post-52021018276536632662010-02-13T21:35:13.913-06:002010-02-13T21:35:13.913-06:00I'm not sure where your song post went so I am...I'm not sure where your song post went so I am commenting here. I am not a music type of person, not auditory, couldn't tell you a song from a movie soundtrack when I walk out of the theater. I don't listen to music much at all. But every once in a while I will wake up with a song on my heart and sing it all day long. When that happens I know it is from the Lord. And i love it when it does happen.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02626146100300467143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2355574191261679830.post-23406959482913113122010-02-13T19:25:15.070-06:002010-02-13T19:25:15.070-06:00RaD, you are right that not all children love to p...RaD, you are right that not all children love to play music.<br /><br />However, I would really suggest requiring a child to stick with lessons for at least one year.<br /><br />There is no way (other than special gifting) that a child or adult for that matter, could sufficiently master an instrument in a few weeks.<br /><br />It takes practice. Lots of practice. Even if they don't stick with the music they will learn lessons of perseverance which is "exercising" that particular muscle of our character and will benefit them in other areas.Lainiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17770018512125146175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2355574191261679830.post-35328667946201662502010-02-13T19:03:14.058-06:002010-02-13T19:03:14.058-06:00Yep they do. Both of our children play an instrume...Yep they do. Both of our children play an instrument and just started this fall. However, we get a screamin' deal because of where they go to school. It's only $10 per lesson per child. E (age almost 8 in just a few weeks) plays the drums and has been invited to play the bass drum on stage this June for graduation. B (age 6) plays keyboard and I'm told is progressing quickly for someone her age. <br /><br />They love it so much I couldn't imagine not doing it. But if we paid the same price per month you do we'd either have to re-think it or re-do our whole budget. <br /><br />If they enjoy it I'd say look around, you may find a better deal elsewhere, while still keeping them going until you find the better deal. But if they don't show interest a few weeks from now, I might suggest just dropping it. Not all kids love to play music, just like not all kids like to play sports.RaDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05470940477741344533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2355574191261679830.post-53815542624069032862010-02-13T17:24:40.209-06:002010-02-13T17:24:40.209-06:00My children are charged $20 a lesson. $80 in a 4 ...My children are charged $20 a lesson. $80 in a 4 week month, $100 in a 5 week month. Learning music is something that will always stay with them and is a valuable investment in their future.<br />Lindsey Petersen<br />http://5kidswdisabilities.wordpress.co5 Kids With Disabilitieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08609530174946427058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2355574191261679830.post-34837195714887796052010-02-13T14:57:35.365-06:002010-02-13T14:57:35.365-06:00I forgot to mention... your boys look great with g...I forgot to mention... your boys look great with guitars. Imagine them playing & singing together...Lainiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17770018512125146175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2355574191261679830.post-90899870635227845762010-02-13T13:52:16.216-06:002010-02-13T13:52:16.216-06:00Hey Marsha,
Mikey and Sarah take piano lessons. I...Hey Marsha,<br />Mikey and Sarah take piano lessons. It is 30 minutes each week for $18 per lesson (for each kiddo). I think it is pretty standard for our area. (South FL)Staceyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05411472800413328517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2355574191261679830.post-44839675026139198162010-02-13T13:43:21.638-06:002010-02-13T13:43:21.638-06:00Hey Marsha... all three of ours take violin and th...Hey Marsha... all three of ours take violin and their teacher charges $20/ half hour which is less than the going rate in our area. But if it makes you and hubs feel better about it... music lessons are about more than the actual music itself. Learning and struggling and persevering, diligence, discipline leading to success are some of the character lessons that are taught and the principles can be applied to other areas.<br /><br />One of the biggest things we've learned is that anything worth doing is worth doing poorly. By that I mean that... I wouldn't give a 3 yr a violin and expect him to play a concerto. The child starts out clumsy and off-key. The question isn't so much, "How well can he play?" at any given moment instead of asking, "Is progress being made?"<br /><br />It mirrors our walks with the Lord in that we think every failure is horrible and feel guilty but the Lord knows we are learning and growing and it takes PRACTICE... just like an instrument, but always the real question s/b "Is there growth? Am I learning?"<br /><br />I hope that helps with idea of seeing music lessons as an investment into their character as well as equipping them with a skill they can use to bless other people.<br /><br />Worship and music are very important biblically... It is helpful to have a teacher that understands that too.<br /><br />In the NASB translation...<br />"music"... 12 times<br />"song"... 52 times<br />"singing"... 17 times<br />and<br /><br />"sing"...120 times<br /><br />The other thing... when we learn to play in a group setting... as each person plays his part in a greater musical piece, it mirrors the body of Christ in that we don't have identical roles to play but each part is important to the success of the whole.<br /><br />Just a few things to ponder...<br /><br />Love you :)Lainiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17770018512125146175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2355574191261679830.post-35594263468969473572010-02-13T11:49:52.193-06:002010-02-13T11:49:52.193-06:00Hi Marsha,
I read your blog regularly, but don'...Hi Marsha,<br />I read your blog regularly, but don't comment often. But I thought I'd chime in this time, cause I've been pricing guitar lessons for my teenage daughter, and I found a place nearby that charges $20 for 1/2 hour lessons. I thought I was getting totally ripped off but that sounds like a pretty fair price now that I've read these comments!! =) My daughter had been taking guitar at her old high school and when we moved, her new school doesn't offer it, so a year of guitar lessons will be her present when she turns 16 next week!! =) I'm sure it will be money well spent, esp. for individual lessons. And how fun that your boys can play together!! Guitar has been wonderful for my daughter... a good way to express herself as she gets through the grief over her father's passing.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2355574191261679830.post-52205850541853635612010-02-13T09:07:38.464-06:002010-02-13T09:07:38.464-06:00We are not paying for lessons, so I can't help...We are not paying for lessons, so I can't help you there. We have only paid for art lessons, and that was many moons ago.<br />:)<br />I read your post via email, and I just stopped by to tell you how much I love the photos of the boys serenading Mom.<br />What a blessing~Jacquehttp://jacquedixon.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2355574191261679830.post-82267728200317847972010-02-13T09:07:37.535-06:002010-02-13T09:07:37.535-06:00We are not paying for lessons, so I can't help...We are not paying for lessons, so I can't help you there. We have only paid for art lessons, and that was many moons ago.<br />:)<br />I read your post via email, and I just stopped by to tell you how much I love the photos of the boys serenading Mom.<br />What a blessing~Jacquehttp://jacquedixon.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2355574191261679830.post-11633807567202139292010-02-13T08:27:54.094-06:002010-02-13T08:27:54.094-06:00We pay 18$ a week for 30 minutes with an excellent...We pay 18$ a week for 30 minutes with an excellent piano TEACHER for 2 kids. We pay 15$ a week for 30 minutes with a brilliant violin teacher who comes to my house and is so patient with the 3rd child. I remember taking piano lessons with my brothers WAY back and I don't know how my mom paid for it, but we never enjoyed the practice. My kids don't like to start practice, but they usually enjoy it once they are half way done each day. And they get rewarded for their diligence.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07744950856443009111noreply@blogger.com