Monday, June 9, 2008

What have I gotten myself into?

So today was the twins very first piano lesson!! YAY!! When I enrolled Mason they were very upset with me because they wanted to play too. His teacher said that she would start teaching them when they turned 4...which is why 4 has been such a big deal to them. Can I just how proud of them I am!!! They did SO well! We decided to start with them sharing a half hour instead of having a full half hour to themselves. Then Masons half hour which leaves us at the studio for an hour! wow-wee! I wasn't sure if they would have the attention span for the full half hour. Man...was I wrong. :) We have truely been blessed with a wonderful piano teacher! She kept their interest and they didn't stray at all. They were actually a little disappointed that they didn't get to go longer. I think we'll be moving it up next month, but I thought this first month would be a good trial period. Another thing, I have never seen them so quiet! Those boys are anything BUT quiet, but for a while I thought they had lost their voice. haha They eventually snapped out of it and began to talk, but I was starting to get worried. I even prepared her for Isaac, the one that doesn't shut up and will probably ask tons of questions. She probably thought I was lieing after today. haha

They only worked out of one book today bc the other one had to be ordered. So the "work" they did was mainly coloring and recognizing the groups of black keys, recognizing numbers, and left and right hands. Who would of thought they would be learning basic fundamentals...I love it! Side note, its seems very strange to me that Mason, who is older would be playing on the white keys and knows nothing about the black ones yet, but the little ones start on the black ones... hmmm interesting. I suppose it because its easier for the littler one to focus on a smaller group of keys...I'l have to ask. Any-whoo...they did get to play the piano today. Weston was so cute. When she said it was time to learn some keys he goes, "YES!!" I know, you had to be there though.


Mason has started playing now with two hands doing completely different things!! I can't believe he's there already! I can tell you that I hope he gets it because it has sparked an interest in me! :) What am I saying...he IS getting it! I was completely shocked today when she pulled out different flashcards and he knew ALL of them notes! He is catching on so fast! Do you think our kids are going to be musically inclined? I sure hope so with all that money I'm paying. LOL I truely hope that if this is truely their passion (which I feel its definitely Masons, the twins are kinda young to determine yet) then I can continue to encourage him to stay with it.

Weston so eager to start!


Weston doing his "work" in his new book!


Issac doing his work!



Weston playing the piano..the right way! haha
Isaac playing the piano!!




We have to include a picture of Mason!! Check out that hard music. :)




It was a very momental day! I leave you with one more picture...can you guess what kind? :)

4 comments:

Mari said...

YAY for Isaac, Weston, and Mason. Future Mozart's and/or Beethoven's! I've always wanted to learn how to play the piano. I think it's so neat that they are so interested and eager to learn.

amy f. said...

That's so great that they're into the lessons. It's amazing what keeps some kids' attention and discovering their interests. Those sunglasses are cracking me up!

Lindsay said...

That's great, April! Way to go, boys! Music is awesome!!! (In my opinion!)

a said...

You are such a great mom!