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Passing the Musical Torch to your kid......
- Thread starter GRISSLEHEAD
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My son has always been into music from a very young age....growing up in a household full of music tends to do that to you I guess (he gets everything from Elvis to Otep...lol).....my dad was a guitard back in the 50's....me a bassist in the 80's and now again.....my son however is really into drums....so at a very early age i bought him a scaled down kit...and encourage him when and where i can
here he is playing along with a ZZ-Top record
he now plays on these
...and subs for my Drummer from time to time when he is late to practice...(which is most of the time...lol)
here he is playing along with a ZZ-Top record
he now plays on these
...and subs for my Drummer from time to time when he is late to practice...(which is most of the time...lol)
I've been waiting on a post about this! I actually have a son and a daughter who both play bass. My 17 year old daughter started on tuba in the 7th grade band and wanted to play upright in the Jazz Band. She played bass in the Jazz band 7th and 8th grade and carried it into high school. She will be a senior next year. For the last 3 years, she's played tuba in the marching band, Upright in the wind Ensemble and upright in the Jazz Band. She doubles a bit on electric but prefers the upright. She's been taking lessons for 5 years. Here is a shot of her at a local Concert on the Green last year with a pickup group in front of 700-1000 folks.
My son is 14 now. He started on tuba as well in the 7th grade and is now in the 8th grade. We've moved and the Junior High he's going to doesn't have a Jazz Band. Anyway, he's been playing bass since he was 11. He has a profile on talkbass under the username bstringkyle. The kids come to one of the establishments we play and he's good enough to get up and cover 3 or 4 songs with my group. I take some good natured ribbing, but he will pass me soon. He's into all sorts of 70's and 80's stuff like Zeppelin, Dream Theater etc. He's working with 2 different groups of kids now waiting to see which one pans out. He's posted some clips on YouTube under mickeydeebassman and played bass at a recent guitar shredfest contest. He also intends to play tuba and bass in the Jazz Band in High School next year.
Here is a shot of him on stage with the group:
This is a YouTube video of the Geezer's NIB bass intro he did at the contest.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tXv9qR7HQcw
And yes, that's his MM Sterling!
We have a lot of fun. My wife isn't musically inclined, she just gets to keep the GAS in check for the rest of us!!
My son is 14 now. He started on tuba as well in the 7th grade and is now in the 8th grade. We've moved and the Junior High he's going to doesn't have a Jazz Band. Anyway, he's been playing bass since he was 11. He has a profile on talkbass under the username bstringkyle. The kids come to one of the establishments we play and he's good enough to get up and cover 3 or 4 songs with my group. I take some good natured ribbing, but he will pass me soon. He's into all sorts of 70's and 80's stuff like Zeppelin, Dream Theater etc. He's working with 2 different groups of kids now waiting to see which one pans out. He's posted some clips on YouTube under mickeydeebassman and played bass at a recent guitar shredfest contest. He also intends to play tuba and bass in the Jazz Band in High School next year.
Here is a shot of him on stage with the group:
This is a YouTube video of the Geezer's NIB bass intro he did at the contest.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tXv9qR7HQcw
And yes, that's his MM Sterling!
We have a lot of fun. My wife isn't musically inclined, she just gets to keep the GAS in check for the rest of us!!
Thank you very much. I can say that it is not my cup of tea either. But, I can appreciate the talent. He plays other styles of music, as well. We actually play in a band together. There we mainly do rock/pop/country cover tunes. There he mainly plays the drums.
My 13 year old son has been playing piano since he was 5 and is an accomplished French Horn player (WI state honors band material). He took an interest in electric bass about 2 years ago and needless to say, I've been indulging his interests. I've already bought him a Lakland Duck Dunn and a MIJ Fender '75 Reissue Jazz. I've had a couple of his music teachers comment on what a good bass player he is.
Me passing the torch on to him? He's already 10 times the musician I ever was. I just hope he keeps loving it like he does now.
About a week ago he had the chance, along with several other middle school musicians, to play his horn with the Dallas Brass. I suddenly realized why my parents would always come to see my band play, even when we played in those dumpy little bars when we were 16 years old (many, many years ago)....and why they continued coming to see us until my Mom passed away about a year ago. Seeing my son on that stage, playing (and obviously enjoying what he was doing) brought tears to my eyes. I was a proud Papa.
I would have never enjoyed playing like I do now if it hadn't been for the support from my parents. I plan on returning the favor....
Me passing the torch on to him? He's already 10 times the musician I ever was. I just hope he keeps loving it like he does now.
About a week ago he had the chance, along with several other middle school musicians, to play his horn with the Dallas Brass. I suddenly realized why my parents would always come to see my band play, even when we played in those dumpy little bars when we were 16 years old (many, many years ago)....and why they continued coming to see us until my Mom passed away about a year ago. Seeing my son on that stage, playing (and obviously enjoying what he was doing) brought tears to my eyes. I was a proud Papa.
I would have never enjoyed playing like I do now if it hadn't been for the support from my parents. I plan on returning the favor....
I have 3 daughters.
We put my oldest, now 10, in piano lessons at age 5. She's was a natural. First time she sat down at the keyboard it was like she already knew what to do; perfect posture and hand placement, very fluid, picked up reading really fast and excelled at her lessons and recitals. That lasted about a year and a half. Although blessed with seemingly natural talent, she absolutely hated it. Getting her to practice or go to her lesson was like pulling teeth. After many tears, frustration and heartache, we eventually let her give it up. I hope someday she'll return to piano but I'm now afraid she's psychologically adverse to it. I'm still heartbroken.
With my middle daughter, we didn't push it as much and it was she who actually wanted to take guitar lessons. Unfortunately she doesn't quite have the natural ability of her older sister. She started guitar last year at age 7 but soon became frustrated at the difficulty and quit. I think the whole pop star image she sees on tv/disney is appealing but she doesn't want to put in the work. She is quite the creative type so I'm holding out hope she'll eventually want to take up an instrument.
For my youngest, who is now 5, we simply encourage music and creativinty and we'll let her decide what she would like to do with music (if anything) when the time comes.
We put my oldest, now 10, in piano lessons at age 5. She's was a natural. First time she sat down at the keyboard it was like she already knew what to do; perfect posture and hand placement, very fluid, picked up reading really fast and excelled at her lessons and recitals. That lasted about a year and a half. Although blessed with seemingly natural talent, she absolutely hated it. Getting her to practice or go to her lesson was like pulling teeth. After many tears, frustration and heartache, we eventually let her give it up. I hope someday she'll return to piano but I'm now afraid she's psychologically adverse to it. I'm still heartbroken.
With my middle daughter, we didn't push it as much and it was she who actually wanted to take guitar lessons. Unfortunately she doesn't quite have the natural ability of her older sister. She started guitar last year at age 7 but soon became frustrated at the difficulty and quit. I think the whole pop star image she sees on tv/disney is appealing but she doesn't want to put in the work. She is quite the creative type so I'm holding out hope she'll eventually want to take up an instrument.
For my youngest, who is now 5, we simply encourage music and creativinty and we'll let her decide what she would like to do with music (if anything) when the time comes.
I started playing bass in 72..the last few years i have developed neuropathy(nerve damage) in the hands from diabetes..
my daughter now 12 has continued on picking up the bass @ 5.
...seriously starting at 9 on electric bass
my daughter now 12 has continued on picking up the bass @ 5.
...seriously starting at 9 on electric bass
I'm the only musician in the family.
I won't force my son into it. I just make sure there are instruments available around him if he feels like trying them.
I won't force my son into it. I just make sure there are instruments available around him if he feels like trying them.
Here she is with her custom "Dragon bass" Build by Head Guitars in Marietta,ga...
my 12 year old daughter...what also makes me also proud is she has been a staight A student from 1st thru 6th grade ,plays soccer, runs track, is a pokemon champion, plays violin and keyboards......the kids of today are amazing....
my 12 year old daughter...what also makes me also proud is she has been a staight A student from 1st thru 6th grade ,plays soccer, runs track, is a pokemon champion, plays violin and keyboards......the kids of today are amazing....
My oldest is 21, he plays with his own organ. He also has my first bass and amp.
Next is 12, he does play percussion in the school band and did take bass lessons last summer and will hopefully do something musical this summer. He also did take piano lessons for 4-5 years and was OK.
Next is 10, I got him a Fender Squire Mini 1.5 years ago. He took guitar lessons last summer. He can play 1 fingered chords in drop D.
Next is 7, He always comes up when I am playing, head bobs and dances to the mucic, has the air guitar down pat.
Wife, wanted an acoustic guitar for a birthday or something, I've played it more than she has.
I have some REALLY cool music equipment at the house, and can't push it on anyone. I enjoy my stuff....and my bandmates enjoy my kids stuff.
Next is 12, he does play percussion in the school band and did take bass lessons last summer and will hopefully do something musical this summer. He also did take piano lessons for 4-5 years and was OK.
Next is 10, I got him a Fender Squire Mini 1.5 years ago. He took guitar lessons last summer. He can play 1 fingered chords in drop D.
Next is 7, He always comes up when I am playing, head bobs and dances to the mucic, has the air guitar down pat.
Wife, wanted an acoustic guitar for a birthday or something, I've played it more than she has.
I have some REALLY cool music equipment at the house, and can't push it on anyone. I enjoy my stuff....and my bandmates enjoy my kids stuff.
My daughter isn't three yet...
Tonight a friend came round to play drums and we went out to the "studio". I said to my daughter "show xyz how you play drums". She looked at the friend, took the the sticks and said "do it like this", and proceeded to go around the kit, hitting each drum twice before ending up hitting each of the cymbals. She did this exactly once, very precicely, before handing the sticks back.
Her little brother turned 1 last week, and is well on his way too!
They are so awesome
Tonight a friend came round to play drums and we went out to the "studio". I said to my daughter "show xyz how you play drums". She looked at the friend, took the the sticks and said "do it like this", and proceeded to go around the kit, hitting each drum twice before ending up hitting each of the cymbals. She did this exactly once, very precicely, before handing the sticks back.
Her little brother turned 1 last week, and is well on his way too!
They are so awesome
In order to keep my future kid away from music that is crap (pretty much anything today), I have thought of five albums they will have to listen to before they turn 10.
1. Wolfmother (Wolfmother)
2. Mother Remastered (Led Zeppelin)
3. One By One (Foo Fighters)
4. Experience Hendrix (The Best Of Jimi Hendrix)
5. Stadium Arcadium (Red Hot Chili Peppers)
These may seem like obvious answers, but these are my tastes, and I think these albums display a great mix of fantastic talent, great writing, and just the feel of music.
I really hope my kid will take up bass, and I'll try everything I can to make it happen lol. I would hate to have my kid be one of those idiots blasting rap down the street also. (Rap=Fail)
1. Wolfmother (Wolfmother)
2. Mother Remastered (Led Zeppelin)
3. One By One (Foo Fighters)
4. Experience Hendrix (The Best Of Jimi Hendrix)
5. Stadium Arcadium (Red Hot Chili Peppers)
These may seem like obvious answers, but these are my tastes, and I think these albums display a great mix of fantastic talent, great writing, and just the feel of music.
I really hope my kid will take up bass, and I'll try everything I can to make it happen lol. I would hate to have my kid be one of those idiots blasting rap down the street also. (Rap=Fail)
