jpklehm Posted July 9, 2010 Share Posted July 9, 2010 Since we're switching from working in the kitchen to an actual schoolroom this year, I'm thinking of playing classical music softly in the background. I don't think this will be distracting for my two sons, 12 and 7, and I'll have to try it out to see, of course, but I was wondering how many of you do this? We've listened to Classics for Kids for a number of years so they know some of the classic composers, but this may give us a chance to get other CDs from the library and discuss them a bit at times, too. We listen to music during dinner each night but I thought I'd try it during lesson time, as well. Just curious... Pam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest lahmeh Posted July 9, 2010 Share Posted July 9, 2010 We do sometimes. I really enjoy it but it relaxes my dc so much that they want a nap! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Alfred Academy Posted July 9, 2010 Share Posted July 9, 2010 My oldest son is easily distracted and frustrated when he is trying to work on his own and I am working with my younger son so he'll listen to it with headphones. It seems to help. We also listen to it while we're doing projects. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpklehm Posted July 9, 2010 Author Share Posted July 9, 2010 My oldest son is easily distracted and frustrated when he is trying to work on his own and I am working with my younger son so he'll listen to it with headphones. It seems to help. We also listen to it while we're doing projects. My oldest is the same way so the headphones may be a good idea for us, as well. Good thoughts, thank you. Pam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aludlam Posted July 9, 2010 Share Posted July 9, 2010 Ohhh nooo. It causes spontaneous "ballet" dancing. :rofl: We love to listen when we are folding clothes, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MomOfOneFunOne Posted July 9, 2010 Share Posted July 9, 2010 My girl and I have this in common: we actively listen to music. So, when we listen, we listen. We generally don't like to try to do other things while listening and can get frustrated when the music and the other things our minds are trying to focus on start competing. So, no; we tend not to listen to music while working on lessons. We like to listen while we do non-mental tasks, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robsiew Posted July 9, 2010 Share Posted July 9, 2010 Heh, heh... we don't. I tried, but since I have mostly boys we didn't have spontaneous ballet... we had spontaneous air piano playing or falsetto voices....:001_huh: I settled with music during our art projects and as we add more history projects in this year I'll play it during that as well.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KJsMom Posted July 9, 2010 Share Posted July 9, 2010 My girls like to listen to classical music during lessons, especially my oldest. It helps her to concentrate on her lesson instead of being distracted by her sister. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClassicalTwins Posted July 9, 2010 Share Posted July 9, 2010 I am thinking of doing the same thing. One of my twins commented on the music playing at Barnes & Noble the other day, and went on to say he liked how it made his head feel:001_huh:. So my dh just bought some classical off of Itunes so we will see how it goes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendy Inman Posted July 9, 2010 Share Posted July 9, 2010 We listen to classical music all the time. During lessons, while cooking/cleaning, playing, driving around, etc. We generally will focus on whatever composer that Classics for Kids is featuring for the month. I get the music from the library or from our collection. My son adores it... but yeah... after a month of Verdi we were singing all sorts of opera and it was a little distracting. I think we'll stick to the instrumental LOL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpklehm Posted July 9, 2010 Author Share Posted July 9, 2010 Yes, I was thinking instrumental only, for sure. Good to hear how it works for some and not for others. We will try it for a week and see how it goes. If it's a distraction, then we will play it during "non-mental" times like folding laundry, art projects, etc. :) Thanks for your thoughts. Pam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalanamak Posted July 9, 2010 Share Posted July 9, 2010 Just curious... Pam I have at times. I fondly remember the day my son announced we had to start a "new, hard subject" in math because he was listening to Wagner for the first time. It has not distracted him, yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iammommy Posted July 9, 2010 Share Posted July 9, 2010 Ohhh nooo. It causes spontaneous "ballet" dancing. :rofl: Awww, that's so sweet! nan:001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
In2why Posted July 9, 2010 Share Posted July 9, 2010 It works for us. It almost seems to soothe the wild beast I call my boys. So far it hasn't been a distraction or put them to sleep but it does remind them to talk quietly which I love. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chubbyhugs Posted July 9, 2010 Share Posted July 9, 2010 I wish we could do this because I love classical music, and we listen to it when we are driving. It distracts my dd too much when doing lessons because she has been trained to "actively listen" to music after 8 years of violin study. I did try it a couple of times, but she told me to turn the music off because she couldn't concentrate on what she was reading or writing at the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phathui5 Posted July 9, 2010 Share Posted July 9, 2010 I have in the past, but don't currently. It is something I should probably start up again, because I like the idea of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom2jjka Posted July 9, 2010 Share Posted July 9, 2010 My girls love it, but my DS says it distracts him and makes him feel 'bouncy in his head' :confused: Occasionally I will put some on, and have DS wear his noise-canceling headphones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpklehm Posted July 9, 2010 Author Share Posted July 9, 2010 It works for us. It almost seems to soothe the wild beast I call my boys. So far it hasn't been a distraction or put them to sleep but it does remind them to talk quietly which I love. Now here's a huge benefit!! :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpklehm Posted July 9, 2010 Author Share Posted July 9, 2010 I wish we could do this because I love classical music, and we listen to it when we are driving. It distracts my dd too much when doing lessons because she has been trained to "actively listen" to music after 8 years of violin study. I did try it a couple of times, but she told me to turn the music off because she couldn't concentrate on what she was reading or writing at the time. Aahh, interesting point. Again, I'll know if this is the case with my oldest as soon as we try it. I'm not sure I would have realized it, though. Thanks. Pam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpklehm Posted July 9, 2010 Author Share Posted July 9, 2010 My girls love it, but my DS says it distracts him and makes him feel 'bouncy in his head' :confused: Don't you just love how kids explain things sometimes? I love it! :001_smile: Pam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angela in ohio Posted July 9, 2010 Share Posted July 9, 2010 No, I make an effort to listen to classical music actively in our home, not as background music. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Medieval Mom Posted July 9, 2010 Share Posted July 9, 2010 (edited) We listen to it throughout the day, every day, but not during "lessons." I have found that playing music between subjects: 1) Makes my toddler, very, very happy dancing and more content afterwards. 2) Excites then calms my older ds and definitely improves his ability to concentrate on his lessons afterwards. 3) Lifts my spirits and calms my nerves. Our day goes something like this: Sing a folksong Math Piano lesson English Geography songs Spelling Snack while listening to classical instrumental music, favorites being Vivaldi and Mozart. :) Weekly subject Listen to classical and dance around the living room, etc. Subject I practice piano, then let the toddler "play", etc. You get the idea! There are a few lessons where we do listen to music while we are working: namely art, handicrafts, and copywork. If I ever find that we have it on, but no one is paying attention to it, it is distracting, I turn it off quickly. At that point, it has background noise. Edited July 9, 2010 by Medieval Mom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jyniffrec Posted July 9, 2010 Share Posted July 9, 2010 It goes on when we get up in the morning and plays until the CD ends. It helps me ds9 concentrate. He has ADD and it calms him, which is surprising since almost any other noise bothers and distracts him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joyofsixreboot Posted July 9, 2010 Share Posted July 9, 2010 I've played all kinds of music~ classical, jazz, show tunes. Unfortunately their favorite is hard rock with guitars which doesn't phase them a bit but I can't concentrate on what I'm supposed to be doing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moniksca Posted July 10, 2010 Share Posted July 10, 2010 Yes not while I'm teaching but while my ds is working, it's very low so it isn't distracting for him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matryoshka Posted July 10, 2010 Share Posted July 10, 2010 One of my dds really likes to have classical music on in the background when she's working independently, but I have to turn it off when I come in the room because I can't concentrate on the lesson if it's playing! I think I also have to actively listen. I can only have music on in the background if I'm doing something like cleaning that really doesn't involve any higher brain function. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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