................... Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 My dd is just so wild and wiggly. She played piano for two years but the sitting was like torture for her. She started the flute but then she broke her arm falling out of a tree. I'm just wondering if we are wasting our time. My dd is extremely social, never sits still and is never without an injury. (So far a concussion, two broken limbs and two sets of stitches and a sprained ankle, and fire ant 911 emergency. We tried gymnastics and she loved it but was in it for 7 months and still could not do a cartwheel. I felt it was a waste of money and time. She also does swimming lessons and she likes it ok. I would say she liked the flute and says she wants to continue when her arm is healed. ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alte Veste Academy Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 My oldest, a wiggly boy if there ever was one, plays piano and guitar beautifully. There is hope! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
................... Posted February 15, 2013 Author Share Posted February 15, 2013 Lol!!! I'm so glad someone understands! She wants to play and loves it and her first week was very successful. I will try to remain hopeful, and encouraging. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dory Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 My youngest is super wiggly and he's playing piano and doing very well although he doesn't really sit still on the bench, ever. I came from a family of very active kids and we all learned an instrument. I am immensely appreciate of my mom for pushing us all through the lessons and practice times. It can be done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MamaChicken Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 Both my wiggly boys play multiple instruments. Use games during practice and find the right teacher. My youngest still drives me crazy during his lessons, but he's thriving and making good progress. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeganW Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 We tried gymnastics and she loved it but was in it for 7 months and still could not do a cartwheel. I felt it was a waste of money and time. I have one kid who sounds so similar to yours as far as energy levels. We have had her in gymnastics for almost 2 years now. She can do a cartwheel, but it's not pretty. And that is about the limit of her skills. If your goal is for her to become a gymast, yes, it is a waste of time and money. But that's not my goal. Gymnastics seems to be the only thing that truly uses up ALL my kid's energy and leaves her feeling calm and ready to learn. I purposely schedule our hardest day for the morning after gymnastics day, b/c it is her best day as far as ability to sit. It's WORTH the time & money just for that. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tamarind Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 If your daughter likes the flute, I'd say encourage her to continue. I think active kids can benefit from the concentration that playing an instrument requires. However, I would not force a kid to take lessons. My flute-playing daughter was very energetic as a 9yo. She is still active but also has good concentration and focus. I think music helped her mature in that way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen in CO Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 My dd loves the bass. One of the best things about it that she has to stand up to play. This is my dd that stands through half of her meals because she can't sit still. It is large, beautiful, heavy and takes a lot of work to play. It also never squeaks. My older chose the cello primarily because they SIT to play. But back to the little one - the bass is perfect for her because it is such a tactile instrument. She loves the way the music reverberates inside her when she plays. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
................... Posted February 22, 2013 Author Share Posted February 22, 2013 I have one kid who sounds so similar to yours as far as energy levels. We have had her in gymnastics for almost 2 years now. She can do a cartwheel, but it's not pretty. And that is about the limit of her skills. If your goal is for her to become a gymast, yes, it is a waste of time and money. But that's not my goal. Gymnastics seems to be the only thing that truly uses up ALL my kid's energy and leaves her feeling calm and ready to learn. I purposely schedule our hardest day for the morning after gymnastics day, b/c it is her best day as far as ability to sit. It's WORTH the time & money just for that. :) That's true, if I were made of money we would continue. But for 90.00 per month ...? For a once per week class... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
................... Posted February 22, 2013 Author Share Posted February 22, 2013 My dd loves the bass. One of the best things about it that she has to stand up to play. This is my dd that stands through half of her meals because she can't sit still. It is large, beautiful, heavy and takes a lot of work to play. It also never squeaks. My older chose the cello primarily because they SIT to play. But back to the little one - the bass is perfect for her because it is such a tactile instrument. She loves the way the music reverberates inside her when she plays. Well this is why she is enjoying flute. She can sit or stand anywhere in the house. I think it'll go we'll after she gets her cast off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Marple Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 LOL! My wiggly boy did great with the drums. And I discovered that there are many ways to make that instrument much more mom-sanity friendly :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Targhee Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 My son is very wiggle and has trouble staying focused (he has ADHD). We plays violin and piano. I often get frustrated because he wiggles or sites in weird ways, and jumps from piece to piece. But this frustration comes mainly from the fact I played both those instruments as well, but my learning style was very different and I have a hard time understanding how he can learn without doing it the same way I did. His teacher is quite impressed with his progression though. I decided I would let him stand at the piano, or sit on the floor with his violin if that is what he wanted, as long as he was staying focused and working hard to learn/perform the techniques and pieces assigned him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Targhee Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 As an aside, DS has abdomen his arm twice which interrupted lessons, but he's back at it full force. Also, remember WHY you are providing lessons nor your child. Are you wanting them to become a professional musician? Earn a music scholarship? Play in the community band or family band? For the secondary benefits to the growth of the mind? Or simply so that she can have fun with music? Keeping the answers to the WHY question in mind help me know when to persist, when to retreat, and when to just plug my ears and nod :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
................... Posted February 22, 2013 Author Share Posted February 22, 2013 Thanks Targhee. The why is: Because she asked To play in worship for church (her goal) I will keep those things in mind. It'll definitely help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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