I have always had music in our home.
As a former musician right into my 30’s I taught my children an appreciation for all types of music.
All 3 of my children played in middle school, high school and at University. 2 were offered music scholarships as well as academic. They both chose academic scholarships studying Chemical Engineering and one is studying Language and has a job teaching English in Japan.
I think it starts in the home, and if the child has an interest they will pursue music in school. My oldest son played in the OSU ( Oklahoma State) Jazz Band, the Percussion Ensemble and in a Jazz Ensemble. He’s has had the pleasure of sitting in on a session with Snarky Puppy at UNT.
But the one thing I can not keep my kids from is the peer pressure of listening and liking RAP.
I did manage to teach them an appreciation for Hockey and Moto GP.
As a former musician right into my 30’s I taught my children an appreciation for all types of music.
All 3 of my children played in middle school, high school and at University. 2 were offered music scholarships as well as academic. They both chose academic scholarships studying Chemical Engineering and one is studying Language and has a job teaching English in Japan.
I think it starts in the home, and if the child has an interest they will pursue music in school. My oldest son played in the OSU ( Oklahoma State) Jazz Band, the Percussion Ensemble and in a Jazz Ensemble. He’s has had the pleasure of sitting in on a session with Snarky Puppy at UNT.
But the one thing I can not keep my kids from is the peer pressure of listening and liking RAP.
I did manage to teach them an appreciation for Hockey and Moto GP.