Musician

Adelaide, at the tender age of 3.25, is learning to read music. I wasn't sure if the piano would be a good choice so young, but we had a very laid back few tries in the summer attached to Gillian's lesson when G's school music teacher did the rounds to give teach in people's homes. Addie loved it. So, we continued into this year. Their music teacher is fantastic, and the girls have a wonderful rapport with her. So, without further adieu, here is Addie actually reading the notes to "Merrily We Roll Along" or for most of us, Mary Had a Little Lamb. Note: she isn't there yet with figuring things out by ear, so, she was really reading the notes. Gillian's violin teacher told me that the siblings always pick music up faster. She says "it's almost not fair" how much better they do in Suzuki as a result. If all goes according to plan, Addie will start cello next Fall when she's 4. Like Gillian, I hope the piano provides a good foundation for her musical beginnings with string instruments! I need to post a video of Gillian, who started violin in mid November of 2011. She has progressed at warp speed with a very excellent, very strict teacher, and a very dedicated father to help her learn.