Piano lessons

Princess had her second first lesson in piano tonight.  She attempted to learn the piano a couple years ago, and just was not ready.  Now that she is in third grade we tried again, even though it took a bit of teeth pulling to get her to agree to it. 

Princess's first lesson went great!  She seemed interested after meeting the new piano teacher last night, but was still a little apprehensive going into it today.  Well, she has declared that she plays great now!  :)  On the way home from her lesson she kept going on and on about how she was a fast learner on the piano because she is so smart.  I have to tell you, this was music to my ears!  Lately she has been telling us how stupid she is and not feeling very good about herself.  I was so happy to hear that she feels like she does something great!  And guess what?  She really is doing great!  She has already passed off four songs and has three more that she is working on.  All in her first lesson!  I love that she is excited about this and wants to do it.  In fact, she had to play for her brother when she got home, and then again for her Dad when he got home from work.  We will see if this enthusiasm keeps up, but I am optimistic. 

Princess has been going on so much about piano tonight that Prince says he is thinking about starting lessons again.  Prince took piano lessons for almost three years, but stopped a couple years ago.  He loved it at the time and it really helped with his behavior so I would love to see him pick it back up.  I think he would do well with this teacher, she is great!

I love the fact that my children love music.  To me, music is a form of worship (which is why I am a part of a worship team at church!)  My mood can drastically change depending on what I am listening to.  I took piano lessons briefly as a children about Princess's age, and was involved with vocal music for years.  I love most music, although there are a few genres that I do not like.  Prince has always gravitated towards music which is why he started piano lessons when he was about five years old.  For Princess, music has been building inside her for a while now.  Lately, one of her past times has been to go around making up songs and "playing" them on the piano.  I am so happy to have her really learning how to play now.  Maybe someday she will write a real song, but if she doesn't that is okay too.  As long as my kids are happy, that is all I ask.  :)