Dr. Michael Kearns
Menu

My thoughts

Musicians teaching their kids. To push down that road or not? #career #music #lifebalance #happiness

1/24/2019

0 Comments

 
Picture
I often wonder if I am giving enough of myself to my kids. Sure, I am a loving and caring Dad, but as a musician do I have an obligation to pass on my craft? We started our kids in piano lessons and have had varying degrees of success, but I have not really dug down and really tried to motivate my kids in music. Is it enough to lead by example, practicing, gigging and such? I am a trombonist by trade and shoot, my son is in fourth grade and I have not really pushed him towards any sort of wind instrument. Maybe that is a blessing, as music shouldn't be something that you have to do, but something you want to do. I am torn, as I am proud that I have not pushed my kids in the direction I want them to go, but maybe a little encouragement in the areas that I am skilled would be helpful. Well, that is parenting for you. Learn as you go. Well, to end this blurb, I will say that I will start giving my son and daughters more opportunities to try different instruments and see where their interest takes them. 

0 Comments

    Dr. Michael Kearns

    Musician, educator, husband, father, web designer ... my life is like a mosaic with each piece vying for my attention.

    Archives

    March 2019
    January 2019
    December 2018
    June 2018
    May 2018
    April 2018
    March 2018
    February 2018
    January 2018
    November 2017
    October 2017
    September 2017
    August 2017
    July 2017
    June 2017
    May 2017
    April 2017
    March 2017
    February 2017
    January 2017
    December 2016
    November 2016
    October 2016
    August 2016
    July 2016
    June 2016
    May 2016
    April 2016
    March 2016
    February 2016
    January 2016
    December 2015
    November 2015
    October 2015
    September 2015
    August 2015
    July 2015
    June 2015
    May 2015

    Categories

    All
    Arranging
    Family
    Jazz Education
    Life
    Music Business
    Music Education
    On The Bandstand

    RSS Feed

Proudly powered by Weebly
  • Home
  • About
  • Music
  • Photos
  • Big Band Charts
    • Easy
    • Intermediate
    • Advanced
    • Vocal
    • Popular Music
    • Just Jazz
    • Originals
    • Small Ensemble
    • Promotions
  • Education
  • Research
  • After Hours
  • Blog
  • Links
  • Contact
  • Home
  • About
  • Music
  • Photos
  • Big Band Charts
    • Easy
    • Intermediate
    • Advanced
    • Vocal
    • Popular Music
    • Just Jazz
    • Originals
    • Small Ensemble
    • Promotions
  • Education
  • Research
  • After Hours
  • Blog
  • Links
  • Contact