Everyone is born musical. Whether our God-given abilities are cultivated and encouraged will determine how musical a child will be when they grow up.
We tend to view musical ability as a "talent" you either have or you don't... even when searching for an image for this post, all I found were "performance-based" images of professional or trained musicians. I don't think our American culture encourages us to cultivate a love of music in family or social settings; music is for the elite performer and the rest of us are just spectators at a sport we believe we can never play.
How often do we carry this musical misconception with us, or pass it on to our children when they see us shrinking from initiating or participating in musical activities?
I distinctly remember in middle school one of the popular girls snidely told me I was off key and that's why they didn't want me to be part of their quartet special for a program... later, another girl who was a good singer quietly told me it wasn't me, but the girl next to me. Still, the cutting comment had done its damage, and made me shy to sing publicly for a long time (I still don't relish it!).
Nobody expects kids (or adults) to have any talent when they pull together a street game of basketball or a picnic volleyball game. Everyone plays simply for the enjoyment of the game.
Why don't we sing simply for the enjoyment of music? Why do we place performance over participation? Music is something we can all enjoy no matter our skill level! Let's stop feeling embarrassed to have a sing-a-long at the fireside... or anywhere!
My husband and I delight in our son's jumbled, half-lines of songs that he half-sings, half-shouts. It reminds me of how God delights in our joyful noise, not asking for any kind of performance or perfection.
Let's start looking at music in a new way, as an enjoyable activity everyone can be part of regardless of "talent." As someone without that performance-ready voice, I know I will continue to struggle with this, but I plan to sing my heart out in front of my children so they grow up feeling confident and comfortable with music regardless of how good they are in the rest of the world's eyes.
Make a joyful noise unto the LORD, all the earth: make a loud noise, and rejoice, and sing praise. Psalm 98: 4
Do you agree that our society puts music performance over participation? How do you cultivate a love of music in your home?
I've been making my own baby food and haven't done any combos yet but planning on making apple/blueberry soon. I haven't tried any of the pouches yet but they would be great for traveling with my twins
I've been making my own baby food and haven't done any combos yet but planning on making apple/blueberry soon. I haven't tried any of the pouches yet but they would be great for traveling with my twins
Great post and my husband and I love all types of music. 🙂
Great post and my husband and I love all types of music. 🙂
Even though I couldn't get a music deal for the life of me, I still enjoy singing. My cat loves it when I sing to her, so I must sound somewhat decent right? LOL
Even though I couldn't get a music deal for the life of me, I still enjoy singing. My cat loves it when I sing to her, so I must sound somewhat decent right? LOL
When our oldest daughter was a pre-schooler, she loved belt out a tune, and the sour notes seemed to be her favorites! My husband is a musician, so he was encouraged by any musical attempt. By the time she was seven, her sour notes were few and far between, and now, at almost 13, she is currently performing in two professional operas.
I agree that we should encourage all musical interest. Talent can be groomed!
When our oldest daughter was a pre-schooler, she loved belt out a tune, and the sour notes seemed to be her favorites! My husband is a musician, so he was encouraged by any musical attempt. By the time she was seven, her sour notes were few and far between, and now, at almost 13, she is currently performing in two professional operas.
I agree that we should encourage all musical interest. Talent can be groomed!
I love singing in the car and while making dinner. I would never be so brave to sing out in public. Great post!
I love singing in the car and while making dinner. I would never be so brave to sing out in public. Great post!
Hubby and I are both on the worship team of our church. He's a guitarist and I'm a worship leader. We're praying that my baby will grow to love and play music as well!
Hubby and I are both on the worship team of our church. He's a guitarist and I'm a worship leader. We're praying that my baby will grow to love and play music as well!
I couldn't agree more! Some of the most fun we have as a family involves singing songs! Our favorite is Row, Row, Row Your Boat, and the kids insert silly words for the ending of . . . life is but a ______. Then they laugh like crazy!
I couldn't agree more! Some of the most fun we have as a family involves singing songs! Our favorite is Row, Row, Row Your Boat, and the kids insert silly words for the ending of . . . life is but a ______. Then they laugh like crazy!
I agree we have that misconception that you have to be talented in music to go around singing. I am no gifted singer but we listen to music and sing a lot in our house. I sing to my toddler before naptime all the time and now she knows all the words. I think it is important for kids to love music. Great post!
I agree we have that misconception that you have to be talented in music to go around singing. I am no gifted singer but we listen to music and sing a lot in our house. I sing to my toddler before naptime all the time and now she knows all the words. I think it is important for kids to love music. Great post!
It is amazing how kids just love music! We just make all sorts of "music" and go for it!
It is amazing how kids just love music! We just make all sorts of "music" and go for it!
it amazes me how musical some people can be. I can sing Twinkle Twinkle little star if that counts!
it amazes me how musical some people can be. I can sing Twinkle Twinkle little star if that counts!
As a Music Therapist I agree that everyone has the ability to appreciate and enjoy music. That being said, I don't think that everyone and their brother should be allowed on a microphone in a praise service because they are "holy." There is nothing worse than to not be able to worship because there are non-talented musicians on a worship team making a joyful "NOISE" unto the Lord.
As a Music Therapist I agree that everyone has the ability to appreciate and enjoy music. That being said, I don't think that everyone and their brother should be allowed on a microphone in a praise service because they are "holy." There is nothing worse than to not be able to worship because there are non-talented musicians on a worship team making a joyful "NOISE" unto the Lord.
As I am reading your post about "joyful noise" my three children are singing along to a Peter, Paul and Mary CD- none of them in tune. They are dancing and the noise is getting louder and louder and louder... thanks for the perspective! It's good to remember that these are important moments in their little lives for a variety of reasons. 🙂
As I am reading your post about "joyful noise" my three children are singing along to a Peter, Paul and Mary CD- none of them in tune. They are dancing and the noise is getting louder and louder and louder... thanks for the perspective! It's good to remember that these are important moments in their little lives for a variety of reasons. 🙂
Music is breath to me... I've been singing since I could talk - church, school, choirs, solos, groups (Singing Blue Stars of the USS Hornet - military moms who sang the music of the '40s to '80s music for military functions), plays - but my sister is the Professional... I sang lullabies to my children every night, then my grandchildren and now have made a CD of favorite lullabies for nieces and nephews to share with their children... My favorite way of Worship is music, also - I appreciate your thoughts on music and hope your home is filled with it! ;-}
Music is breath to me... I've been singing since I could talk - church, school, choirs, solos, groups (Singing Blue Stars of the USS Hornet - military moms who sang the music of the '40s to '80s music for military functions), plays - but my sister is the Professional... I sang lullabies to my children every night, then my grandchildren and now have made a CD of favorite lullabies for nieces and nephews to share with their children... My favorite way of Worship is music, also - I appreciate your thoughts on music and hope your home is filled with it! ;-}
I think you brought up some very good points here in your posts! I've never really thought of music from that viewpoint but you're right, why not sing just for the pleasure of singing?
I think you brought up some very good points here in your posts! I've never really thought of music from that viewpoint but you're right, why not sing just for the pleasure of singing?
I have an awful voice, but I sing with the voice that God gave me and I enjoy myself. For my family. I buy earplugs.
I have an awful voice, but I sing with the voice that God gave me and I enjoy myself. For my family. I buy earplugs.
Great post. I never thought about music from that perspective. I agree with you!
Great post. I never thought about music from that perspective. I agree with you!
So true, everyone should sing just to enjoy it! Singing while doing dishes or other jobs with children makes them so much more enjoyable!
So true, everyone should sing just to enjoy it! Singing while doing dishes or other jobs with children makes them so much more enjoyable!
I agree with you completely. I'm a professional vocalist and have been singing for years publicly and can tell you that the majority of people have great singing voices! Besides, why should we expect to do everything perfectly? Just sing!
I started my blog for just that reason, to bring the joy of music to everyone. Thanks for the great post!
I agree with you completely. I'm a professional vocalist and have been singing for years publicly and can tell you that the majority of people have great singing voices! Besides, why should we expect to do everything perfectly? Just sing!
I started my blog for just that reason, to bring the joy of music to everyone. Thanks for the great post!
Yes, I agree especially in schools. They'd rather play the few best to win the game (giving the not-as-great players only 10 seconds on the court), rather than giving every teammate an equal amount of time.
I sing my not-so-perfect 'joyful noise' in church and sometimes in my car.
Yes, I agree especially in schools. They'd rather play the few best to win the game (giving the not-as-great players only 10 seconds on the court), rather than giving every teammate an equal amount of time.
I sing my not-so-perfect 'joyful noise' in church and sometimes in my car.
I love this! My family is fueled by music. My 18 month old has two baby toy guitars and a paper jams. (His favorite being the paper jams, he plays it and throws his head around to the beat). My daughter and husband both play the guitar. I play the piano and my daughter and I sing. (My daughter is learning to sing in harmony) I don't think there is a day that goes by that we don't play some kind of music together.
I love this! My family is fueled by music. My 18 month old has two baby toy guitars and a paper jams. (His favorite being the paper jams, he plays it and throws his head around to the beat). My daughter and husband both play the guitar. I play the piano and my daughter and I sing. (My daughter is learning to sing in harmony) I don't think there is a day that goes by that we don't play some kind of music together.
Love this! The scripture quote is perfect. I'll never forget being a kid and not wanting to sing and my mentor telling me about King David and how he danced even when people thought he looked silly. She said also that it says "joyful" not "well." We sing and dance and are crazy at our house, but I'm not very musically inclined, so that's about the extent of our musical stuff.
Love this! The scripture quote is perfect. I'll never forget being a kid and not wanting to sing and my mentor telling me about King David and how he danced even when people thought he looked silly. She said also that it says "joyful" not "well." We sing and dance and are crazy at our house, but I'm not very musically inclined, so that's about the extent of our musical stuff.
I love this post! My family sang a lot together when I was growing up, at home, church, and in a few public settings. We were blessed to be able to sing on key and harmonize well {tho nothing professional} and I have good memories of that! Now with a family of my own, my husband and I are trying to pass on the love of music to our children, though sometimes my ear that loves to hear perfection {on tune} cringes a little at our falterings. But hopefully we'll blend together with practice . . . and if not, still continue to make a joyful noise to the Lord. 🙂
I love this post! My family sang a lot together when I was growing up, at home, church, and in a few public settings. We were blessed to be able to sing on key and harmonize well {tho nothing professional} and I have good memories of that! Now with a family of my own, my husband and I are trying to pass on the love of music to our children, though sometimes my ear that loves to hear perfection {on tune} cringes a little at our falterings. But hopefully we'll blend together with practice . . . and if not, still continue to make a joyful noise to the Lord. 🙂
What a great point!! It is interesting that people are rarely willing to sing if they don't think they have a good voice and yet will play sports even if they aren't very good... I often think about this in church. So many people don't sing and I feel that they are missing so much!!
What a great point!! It is interesting that people are rarely willing to sing if they don't think they have a good voice and yet will play sports even if they aren't very good... I often think about this in church. So many people don't sing and I feel that they are missing so much!!
We try to have a musical home. I don't know that any of us are all that talented, but we use what we have. Dh, myself and our older son sing in the small adult choir at church, the younger boys are in the youth choir. My twin daughters can barely talk, but boy can they sing! They sing all day...their own songs! It is so much fun to hear!
We try to have a musical home. I don't know that any of us are all that talented, but we use what we have. Dh, myself and our older son sing in the small adult choir at church, the younger boys are in the youth choir. My twin daughters can barely talk, but boy can they sing! They sing all day...their own songs! It is so much fun to hear!
I have a pretty good singing voice. I think it could be great if I actually worked on it and practiced. My problem is that I"m way too shy to get up in front of anyone and sing. I don't even like singing in front of my husband! Singing should be fun though.. unless you are trying to get a record deal!
I have a pretty good singing voice. I think it could be great if I actually worked on it and practiced. My problem is that I"m way too shy to get up in front of anyone and sing. I don't even like singing in front of my husband! Singing should be fun though.. unless you are trying to get a record deal!
I had a similar experience as a kid. I was sitting by a "friend" in church and she told me I sing off-key. I'm still incredibly self conscious about my voice. I sing for my kids and when I'm alone in the car, but if others are around, I sing very quietly! Make a joyful noise - not a perfectly pitched noise! 🙂
I had a similar experience as a kid. I was sitting by a "friend" in church and she told me I sing off-key. I'm still incredibly self conscious about my voice. I sing for my kids and when I'm alone in the car, but if others are around, I sing very quietly! Make a joyful noise - not a perfectly pitched noise! 🙂
I dunno... if you heard me sing, you might just change your mind. I'm no Jennifer Hudson or even a muppet, but I sing to my kids. I love children because they don't care if your good or not, they just want you to sing! This is a lovely post and has made me feel a little better about the tunes I croak out for my daughters!
I dunno... if you heard me sing, you might just change your mind. I'm no Jennifer Hudson or even a muppet, but I sing to my kids. I love children because they don't care if your good or not, they just want you to sing! This is a lovely post and has made me feel a little better about the tunes I croak out for my daughters!
I've never really thought of it that way, but yes, I agree with you. I try to teach my kids all the normal kid songs for preschoolers (they are all preschool age except my youngest is 5 months) and I plan to have them learn and stick with at least one instrument. I now wish I had kept playing. Great post!
I've never really thought of it that way, but yes, I agree with you. I try to teach my kids all the normal kid songs for preschoolers (they are all preschool age except my youngest is 5 months) and I plan to have them learn and stick with at least one instrument. I now wish I had kept playing. Great post!
I have been playing the piano since I was 7. Since then I have learned other instruments, earned a minor in music, and taught music. I encourage music in everything I do.
I have been playing the piano since I was 7. Since then I have learned other instruments, earned a minor in music, and taught music. I encourage music in everything I do.
I don't have a great singing voice, but when I'm in my house I sing out loud and I enjoy it! My daughter is very musical and she enjoys singing and playing instruments. I bought her a guitar for her birthday. She doesn't know how to play it yet, but she's enjoying the music anyway. I totally get what you're talking about in this blog post! Thank you!
I don't have a great singing voice, but when I'm in my house I sing out loud and I enjoy it! My daughter is very musical and she enjoys singing and playing instruments. I bought her a guitar for her birthday. She doesn't know how to play it yet, but she's enjoying the music anyway. I totally get what you're talking about in this blog post! Thank you!
gah. i hate the performance part. kids love to sing and dance and make music. it's a beautiful thing. i wish people just could let it be. tonight watching the muppets my 2 year old was singing along with jefferson starship "we built this city" except she was singing "we built this silly" and when it came to rock and roll she rolled on the floor. it was awesome. natural. reactive. FUN. enjoyable.
gah. i hate the performance part. kids love to sing and dance and make music. it's a beautiful thing. i wish people just could let it be. tonight watching the muppets my 2 year old was singing along with jefferson starship "we built this city" except she was singing "we built this silly" and when it came to rock and roll she rolled on the floor. it was awesome. natural. reactive. FUN. enjoyable.
We sing all the time at my house! My kids seem to sing more then they talk, and I love to belt out my favorites as loud as I can. I know that I am not always on key, but I have a blast doing it! Great post.
We sing all the time at my house! My kids seem to sing more then they talk, and I love to belt out my favorites as loud as I can. I know that I am not always on key, but I have a blast doing it! Great post.
I enjoy singing and have participated in auditioned choirs and such growing up. I have also sang in church. We love to listen to music at home and it is a joy to hear my little guys sing their own version of a song. Music is a great thing and should be enjoyed. I think there is a place for those who have a gift for singing and a place for everyone to be able to sing and have fun no matter the ability. It is always depressing to see that one person not having a good time with music when the others around them are having fun. I love the quote in the photo.
I enjoy singing and have participated in auditioned choirs and such growing up. I have also sang in church. We love to listen to music at home and it is a joy to hear my little guys sing their own version of a song. Music is a great thing and should be enjoyed. I think there is a place for those who have a gift for singing and a place for everyone to be able to sing and have fun no matter the ability. It is always depressing to see that one person not having a good time with music when the others around them are having fun. I love the quote in the photo.
We love music at our house. We play music while we clean, cook, and even while we are having dinner. In fact, we are far more likely to have music on in the house than we are to have the television set on.
We love music at our house. We play music while we clean, cook, and even while we are having dinner. In fact, we are far more likely to have music on in the house than we are to have the television set on.
Lovely post! We LOVE music in this family too!
Lovely post! We LOVE music in this family too!
Sunday mornings we would put on worship music loudly and we would just sing our way through the morning getting ready for church. I think it helped us to get to church more happy and relaxed and the kids developed a love for music.
Sunday mornings we would put on worship music loudly and we would just sing our way through the morning getting ready for church. I think it helped us to get to church more happy and relaxed and the kids developed a love for music.
My family and I sing but we usually sing around each other. But I agree that society makes us "non-singers" spectators when we all have a song in our heart.
My family and I sing but we usually sing around each other. But I agree that society makes us "non-singers" spectators when we all have a song in our heart.
I think we used to be less self conscious, but then all these singing competitions came around with their rude judges and that's why we are afraid to sing, even in church. Hopefully we, and I, will learn not to judge and remember that singing in church is for God, not me.
I think we used to be less self conscious, but then all these singing competitions came around with their rude judges and that's why we are afraid to sing, even in church. Hopefully we, and I, will learn not to judge and remember that singing in church is for God, not me.
It's funny that you posted this, because if you check out my most recent post, you'll find that I do emphasize participation over any actual skills 🙂 Even when it creates a little embarrassment!
It's funny that you posted this, because if you check out my most recent post, you'll find that I do emphasize participation over any actual skills 🙂 Even when it creates a little embarrassment!
My husband and I always sang to our children as they were growing up and played music all the time. All of our children now play different musical instruments, because they want to, not because we made them. Music is a gift from the Lord meant to be enjoyed by all of us.
My husband and I always sang to our children as they were growing up and played music all the time. All of our children now play different musical instruments, because they want to, not because we made them. Music is a gift from the Lord meant to be enjoyed by all of us.
I love to sing but I am not that good at it. So I usually just sing in the car.
I love to sing but I am not that good at it. So I usually just sing in the car.
There is nothing that sounds good as a joyful noise. I love it and it frees me from bounds and uplifts my spirit. I love to sing and dance with my kids and I noticed that singing and dancing is making my shy daughter to be coming out of her shell.
There is nothing that sounds good as a joyful noise. I love it and it frees me from bounds and uplifts my spirit. I love to sing and dance with my kids and I noticed that singing and dancing is making my shy daughter to be coming out of her shell.
Love, love, love your post! I had a similar experience in middle school and never again felt confident singing in public. "I plan to sing my heart out in front of my children so they grow up feeling confident and comfortable with music regardless of how good they are in the rest of the world’s eyes." I did this and I think that's part of the reason we have 2 very musical teens, one who treats music as a science and follows the directions to make beautiful music with her violin and one who treats music as an art and "feels" it as she plays piano and sings.
First of all, I love the quote at the top of your post. I am very shy about singing in front of people because of being embarrassed about about my singing voice. I have gotten better about it over the years...as.a preschool teacher I can't be shy! However, I do know that you should make music as fun as possible from a young age so that your children can get through the mean comments as they grow older. I have a 17 yo son who has a lot of talent who has set aside doing music in front of anyone because of meanness at school ( we pulled him out last year). And even I can remember several years ago an older preschool teacher who I shared a classrrom with making a joke about my singing voice when I was leading a song...in front of other adults too. Embarrassed the heck out of me! But I still sing in front of the children because I know they don't care. I say keep singing! And sing loud!
Well as I always say He said make a joyful noise - He did not specify that it had to be in tune or pleasant to all listeners. I will say, sometimes listening to Stravinsky makes my wish that joyful noise was a bit more specific.
I get tired of mainstream stuff often. It's why I tune so much of it out. I am glad American Idol is almost no longer the #1 show and Big Bang Theory is reaching the #1 spot. I think that kind of thing perpetuates it.
We are given gifts and if not used they will disappear. I know I am so self conscious of my talents and feeling like I need to perfect something before performing. Maybe it was because my mother used to make me practice my trumpet outside because it was so annoying. I don't know. She much preferred the piano to the trumpet. Bless my husband, he was very patient when I took up the oboe!
In our home, we embrace all music - even the slide whistle. We will continue to do so until we say otherwise.
Well as I always say He said make a joyful noise - He did not specify that it had to be in tune or pleasant to all listeners. I will say, sometimes listening to Stravinsky makes my wish that joyful noise was a bit more specific.
I get tired of mainstream stuff often. It's why I tune so much of it out. I am glad American Idol is almost no longer the #1 show and Big Bang Theory is reaching the #1 spot. I think that kind of thing perpetuates it.
We are given gifts and if not used they will disappear. I know I am so self conscious of my talents and feeling like I need to perfect something before performing. Maybe it was because my mother used to make me practice my trumpet outside because it was so annoying. I don't know. She much preferred the piano to the trumpet. Bless my husband, he was very patient when I took up the oboe!
In our home, we embrace all music - even the slide whistle. We will continue to do so until we say otherwise.
this makes me think about our church, where the music is played VERY loud. One of the reasons, they say, is so that people who feel self-conscious about their singing won't worry about being heard and will sing regardless!
this makes me think about our church, where the music is played VERY loud. One of the reasons, they say, is so that people who feel self-conscious about their singing won't worry about being heard and will sing regardless!
I love to sing and do it often. I sing loudly in my car while driving. I sing to my daughter all day long. I find day to day singing awesome.
What I think is odd is that in our communities(school, church, families) I see the thing you are talking about people complaining about other's singing or not having talent. It is a day to day meanness and I do find it disturbing.
However, in society as a whole I am annoyed so many popular singers are not really that great of singers usually auto-tuned(pet peeve) but are popular because of their looks. I guess my issue is really that some very talented people are not promoted because they don't have the look but someone with looks is shoved down our throats even if they are not as good of a singer.
I love to sing and do it often. I sing loudly in my car while driving. I sing to my daughter all day long. I find day to day singing awesome.
What I think is odd is that in our communities(school, church, families) I see the thing you are talking about people complaining about other's singing or not having talent. It is a day to day meanness and I do find it disturbing.
However, in society as a whole I am annoyed so many popular singers are not really that great of singers usually auto-tuned(pet peeve) but are popular because of their looks. I guess my issue is really that some very talented people are not promoted because they don't have the look but someone with looks is shoved down our throats even if they are not as good of a singer.
I love to hear my two year old sing too. So cute!
I love to hear my two year old sing too. So cute!
The Bible says to make a joyful noise unto the Lord. It doesn't say you have to carry a tune to do it. I'm so glad you rejoice in your child's singing. *Tip: don't let him stop - not even when he's 12, 13, or 14. Keep him singing forever. Deb
The Bible says to make a joyful noise unto the Lord. It doesn't say you have to carry a tune to do it. I'm so glad you rejoice in your child's singing. *Tip: don't let him stop - not even when he's 12, 13, or 14. Keep him singing forever. Deb
What a great observation singing being reserved for those who are talented at singing. I love to sing, but I feel self conscious doing it in front of other people and it's because I'm not good. I really need to change how I feel and just do what I love.
What a great observation singing being reserved for those who are talented at singing. I love to sing, but I feel self conscious doing it in front of other people and it's because I'm not good. I really need to change how I feel and just do what I love.
singing is great and fun...even if you are off key or just cant hold a note. do it for the fun of it sometimes!
singing is great and fun...even if you are off key or just cant hold a note. do it for the fun of it sometimes!
I appreciate your views on musical abillity. I'm going to be honest, I love to sing but I only sound good to me! I put my ipod on and sing my heart out. One, by one my children and husband ask me to stop.
I know God has blessed me with talent and I accept that singing may not be one of them.
Thanks for an eye opening post.
We have five children taking piano, 1 taking flute on top of piano, another is interested in violin, another interested in guitar....but we'll see.
I love listening to our children play. They usually only play at home and one daughter may play at church when asked.
We sing, we listen the radio and sing along. Love music.
We have five children taking piano, 1 taking flute on top of piano, another is interested in violin, another interested in guitar....but we'll see.
I love listening to our children play. They usually only play at home and one daughter may play at church when asked.
We sing, we listen the radio and sing along. Love music.
I grew up in a musical family. Mom would sing songs all the time, and we loved it! I don't have the best singing voice, but I use what God gave me and sing praises to Him for church, and encourage my kids to as well. And I use my voice to sing silly made-up songs to my kids all the time. They love it, and we all find joy in it! =)
Love that quote! Did you make the image?! It's adorable!
I grew up in a musical family. Mom would sing songs all the time, and we loved it! I don't have the best singing voice, but I use what God gave me and sing praises to Him for church, and encourage my kids to as well. And I use my voice to sing silly made-up songs to my kids all the time. They love it, and we all find joy in it! =)
Love that quote! Did you make the image?! It's adorable!
All the best for your children's musical adventure and yours tooo.....
All the best for your children's musical adventure and yours tooo.....
I love to sing; however, I am not a singer. Singing makes me feel so much better so I sing often and sing loud and sing off key and sing the wrong words, but I sing!
I agree, we need to embrace singing and make joyful noise!
Pamela
Still Dating My Spouse
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I love to sing; however, I am not a singer. Singing makes me feel so much better so I sing often and sing loud and sing off key and sing the wrong words, but I sing!
I agree, we need to embrace singing and make joyful noise!
Pamela
Still Dating My Spouse
http://www.stilldatingmyspouse.com
I loooove to sing. I sing in the car, to movies, in church, wherever I can. I always wished I could sing GOOD. Your middle school comment made me think about how I always wanted to be in those special groups but never made the cut.
I am happy to say that my boys love to sing too. I was always worried about boys and music because I remember my brothers never liked Music class or wanted to play an instrument. So far my kids are addicted to my Musicals, sing with me in the car, and one of my 7yr old's favorite class is Dance & Drama! yay! I hope it stays this way!
I loooove to sing. I sing in the car, to movies, in church, wherever I can. I always wished I could sing GOOD. Your middle school comment made me think about how I always wanted to be in those special groups but never made the cut.
I am happy to say that my boys love to sing too. I was always worried about boys and music because I remember my brothers never liked Music class or wanted to play an instrument. So far my kids are addicted to my Musicals, sing with me in the car, and one of my 7yr old's favorite class is Dance & Drama! yay! I hope it stays this way!
I always tell people we live in a singing house, and we do. Our family is like one big hysterical musical - all of us bursting into song spontaneously, often off tune and often not even the same song! The kids all play instruments and I teach piano lessons 5 days a week. When we play rock band upstairs in our loft we open our giant curtains so we can "put on a show" for the neighbors. They probably don't appreciate it, but we don't care! I don't think we're typical though!!!
I always tell people we live in a singing house, and we do. Our family is like one big hysterical musical - all of us bursting into song spontaneously, often off tune and often not even the same song! The kids all play instruments and I teach piano lessons 5 days a week. When we play rock band upstairs in our loft we open our giant curtains so we can "put on a show" for the neighbors. They probably don't appreciate it, but we don't care! I don't think we're typical though!!!
My husband and I have the same but also different tastes when it comes to music. We give each others a listen and a chance and it works rather well. Our kids aren't at that stage yet but I would always encourage them to sing because they want to and not because they have to. 🙂
My husband and I have the same but also different tastes when it comes to music. We give each others a listen and a chance and it works rather well. Our kids aren't at that stage yet but I would always encourage them to sing because they want to and not because they have to. 🙂