TheApprentice Posted August 16, 2011 Share Posted August 16, 2011 My ds 10 (11 next month) has decided after 2 years, he longer wants to continue drum lessons. While I have seen that he has no real passion for it, he does have a natural talent. My ds 8 has also decided that after 2 years of piano, he too does not want to continue. He does not enjoy learning the lesson or practicing, but once he can play the song, a big smile goes on his face. I am mixed because while I want them to take music lessons, I also want them to have a say, considering they are getting older. The whole lesson of not quitting has been learned, so I'm not sure if I should make them continue or not.:confused: Any suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiramisu Posted August 16, 2011 Share Posted August 16, 2011 Not too long ago--2 years maybe--I posted something similar on this board, when dd was saying she wanted to bury her violin in the backyard. Now she is preparing to audition to colleges for music therapy. ;) I'd try to hang in there a little longer, especially if you see talent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarlett Posted August 16, 2011 Share Posted August 16, 2011 My ds 10 (11 next month) has decided after 2 years, he longer wants to continue drum lessons. While I have seen that he has no real passion for it, he does have a natural talent. My ds 8 has also decided that after 2 years of piano, he too does not want to continue. He does not enjoy learning the lesson or practicing, but once he can play the song, a big smile goes on his face. I am mixed because while I want them to take music lessons, I also want them to have a say, considering they are getting older. The whole lesson of not quitting has been learned, so I'm not sure if I should make them continue or not.:confused: Any suggestions? I would not let them quit. My ds11 has gone through periods of HATING his piano lessons. Right now he is really enjoying it...especially after attending a local day camp 'school of rock' for a week this summer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NanceXToo Posted August 16, 2011 Share Posted August 16, 2011 If there is no passion for it or interest in continuing I'd let them quit. If there's a natural talent, perhaps they will continue on their own or decide to pick it up again down the road. But if they feel forced they may come to hate it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EKS Posted August 16, 2011 Share Posted August 16, 2011 I don't let my children quit. I just tell them that learning an instrument is part of their education just like math is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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