Learning flute in the band?

[Anonymous]

Jesus, people. It is just band. I was first chair flute in my middle school and never had a private lesson in my life. I managed to get into the all-county band, too. I continued to play through college just because it was something I enjoyed. Yes, encourage your child to be the best they can be, but there are so many other things they can do to be well-rounded that don't involve more outlays of cash to prove how dedicated they are to every little thing they do.

If your child at some point wants private lessons, THEN discuss them. But it is so ridiculously unnecessary at the elementary school level. For crying out loud, it's scales and hot cross buns at that level. Give the kid a break - they aren't going to be in the Pops or the Philharmonic this young!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Jesus, people. It is just band. I was first chair flute in my middle school and never had a private lesson in my life. I managed to get into the all-county band, too. I continued to play through college just because it was something I enjoyed. Yes, encourage your child to be the best they can be, but there are so many other things they can do to be well-rounded that don't involve more outlays of cash to prove how dedicated they are to every little thing they do.

If your child at some point wants private lessons, THEN discuss them. But it is so ridiculously unnecessary at the elementary school level. For crying out loud, it's scales and hot cross buns at that level. Give the kid a break - they aren't going to be in the Pops or the Philharmonic this young!

It is just band.
It is just a Disney vaction during school
It's just math homework
it is just school
down the slippery slope...

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Jesus, people. It is just band. I was first chair flute in my middle school and never had a private lesson in my life. I managed to get into the all-county band, too. I continued to play through college just because it was something I enjoyed. Yes, encourage your child to be the best they can be, but there are so many other things they can do to be well-rounded that don't involve more outlays of cash to prove how dedicated they are to every little thing they do.

If your child at some point wants private lessons, THEN discuss them. But it is so ridiculously unnecessary at the elementary school level. For crying out loud, it's scales and hot cross buns at that level. Give the kid a break - they aren't going to be in the Pops or the Philharmonic this young!

It is just band.
It is just a Disney vaction during school
It's just math homework
it is just school
down the slippery slope...

This is only a slippery slope if you are effing insane. I wouldn't advocate any of those other positions.

Glad people make even fostering a love of music into a cutthroat competitive sport, though. So happy to know your elite little snowflake is so much better than all the other snowflakes. Way to go, one percenter - prove your dominance.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Jesus, people. It is just band. I was first chair flute in my middle school and never had a private lesson in my life. I managed to get into the all-county band, too. I continued to play through college just because it was something I enjoyed. Yes, encourage your child to be the best they can be, but there are so many other things they can do to be well-rounded that don't involve more outlays of cash to prove how dedicated they are to every little thing they do.

If your child at some point wants private lessons, THEN discuss them. But it is so ridiculously unnecessary at the elementary school level. For crying out loud, it's scales and hot cross buns at that level. Give the kid a break - they aren't going to be in the Pops or the Philharmonic this young!

It is just band.
It is just a Disney vaction during school
It's just math homework
it is just school
down the slippery slope...

This is only a slippery slope if you are effing insane. I wouldn't advocate any of those other positions.

Glad people make even fostering a love of music into a cutthroat competitive sport, though. So happy to know your elite little snowflake is so much better than all the other snowflakes. Way to go, one percenter - prove your dominance.

I think you should try to do your very best at anything you choose to do. Just that, alone, makes you a 1 percenter in some circles. Amazing!