He's in need of a hair cut, so he had to use a generous amount of pomade (actually, hair gel) to get this dapper look down, so we dubbed him our "Dapper Dan Man!"
Two points if you know the movie reference!
Now ... off to the concert!
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Showing posts with label music. Show all posts
Showing posts with label music. Show all posts
Thursday, October 26, 2017
P52 - Week 43 - Dapper Dan Man
It's orchestra concert night at Wonder Boy's high school, so it's a chance to see our favorite guy get dressed to the 9s in his tux!
He's in need of a hair cut, so he had to use a generous amount of pomade (actually, hair gel) to get this dapper look down, so we dubbed him our "Dapper Dan Man!"
Two points if you know the movie reference!
Now ... off to the concert!
He's in need of a hair cut, so he had to use a generous amount of pomade (actually, hair gel) to get this dapper look down, so we dubbed him our "Dapper Dan Man!"
Two points if you know the movie reference!
Now ... off to the concert!
Saturday, September 23, 2017
P52 - Week 38 - Mr. Musica
I gush about it all the time, but I am just in AWE with Wonder Boy's musical abilities. Everything started with the viola, it grew exponentially with the piano, and now seems to be capped off by the classical guitar. The Boy's musical gifts are just that ... GIFTS ... to the whole family. Even the furry, four-legged family members love it when he plays.
But it is Wonder Dad and I that seem to get the most out of practice time at our home!
I know Wonder Dad took a huge leap of faith when he sold off his own electric bass guitar to make this particular musical endeavor possible for the Boy. But it has evolved into such a special time for us, I am so glad he was willing to make that personal sacrifice for the enjoyment of the whole family.
The Boy has started some on-line lessons and we are hoping that it will work out for him as I think he's picked up about all that he can from watching YouTube videos.
But it is Wonder Dad and I that seem to get the most out of practice time at our home!
I know Wonder Dad took a huge leap of faith when he sold off his own electric bass guitar to make this particular musical endeavor possible for the Boy. But it has evolved into such a special time for us, I am so glad he was willing to make that personal sacrifice for the enjoyment of the whole family.
The Boy has started some on-line lessons and we are hoping that it will work out for him as I think he's picked up about all that he can from watching YouTube videos.
Friday, July 7, 2017
P52 - Week 27 - Mas Musica
I've made no secret about the fact that my dear Wonder Boy loves to make music (nor that I love to HEAR HIM make music)! Since school got out for the summer, he's been hinting around that he'd like to add another instrument to his répertoire.
The boy's dad was generous enough to let him test the waters with his electric guitar and Wonder Boy hit the ground running. But the modern, metallic quality of sound from an electric instrument was not the tone that spoke to the Boy's heart. So we traded in a bass guitar that was gathering dust in a closet and indulged the boy with a classical acoustic guitar for his learning pleasure.
He jumped in with both feet and after only a few quick YouTube lessons, he was strumming out some really nice tunes! We're hoping when his summer travel is done, to find him a local tutor to at least cover the basics with him. But I have to tell you, as much as the Boy loves piano, as much as he enjoys his viola, he seems to have a real knack for the guitar!
And my ears are loving every minute of it!
The boy's dad was generous enough to let him test the waters with his electric guitar and Wonder Boy hit the ground running. But the modern, metallic quality of sound from an electric instrument was not the tone that spoke to the Boy's heart. So we traded in a bass guitar that was gathering dust in a closet and indulged the boy with a classical acoustic guitar for his learning pleasure.
He jumped in with both feet and after only a few quick YouTube lessons, he was strumming out some really nice tunes! We're hoping when his summer travel is done, to find him a local tutor to at least cover the basics with him. But I have to tell you, as much as the Boy loves piano, as much as he enjoys his viola, he seems to have a real knack for the guitar!
And my ears are loving every minute of it!
Tuesday, May 30, 2017
P52 - Week 22 - Fond Farewall
It's never easy to bid farewell to a friend and mentor, but saying it with a cookie cake helps to take a bit of the sting out of it.
Today we had to say our good-byes to Wonder Boy's long time piano teacher. Mr J earned his degree this month and is looking to write the next chapter of his life in another location. And while we do wish we could have kept him with us for a while longer, we wish him the absolute best in his endeavors!
He has given us all a very special gift. He has fostered a true love of music in our Wonder Boy, a love that we get to experience each and every time he touches those piano keys. But he gave Wonder Boy even more than that! He gave of his time and energy outside of piano lessons. We appreciated his visits to the Boy's orchestra performances as well as the invitations to watch him perform with the TAMU Percussion Studio.
In short, not only did our Boy gain an amazingly talented teacher, he gained a friend with whom he built memories to last a lifetime!
THANK YOU Mr. J! We appreciate all you did for the Boy and for our family. Blessings to you as you start this next stage of your life!
Today we had to say our good-byes to Wonder Boy's long time piano teacher. Mr J earned his degree this month and is looking to write the next chapter of his life in another location. And while we do wish we could have kept him with us for a while longer, we wish him the absolute best in his endeavors!
He has given us all a very special gift. He has fostered a true love of music in our Wonder Boy, a love that we get to experience each and every time he touches those piano keys. But he gave Wonder Boy even more than that! He gave of his time and energy outside of piano lessons. We appreciated his visits to the Boy's orchestra performances as well as the invitations to watch him perform with the TAMU Percussion Studio.
In short, not only did our Boy gain an amazingly talented teacher, he gained a friend with whom he built memories to last a lifetime!
THANK YOU Mr. J! We appreciate all you did for the Boy and for our family. Blessings to you as you start this next stage of your life!
Tuesday, January 10, 2017
P52 - Week 2 - For the Love of Music
This week's entry is very special to me. It features my Wonder Boy and highlights his ever growing love of music:
Long before he was aware of it, Wonder Boy has always been moved by music. As a toddler, he loved to bounce around the living room to his favorite tunes. There were many times when he was engrossed with a particular toy or activity, music playing in the background, and we would see him unconsciously grooving to the beat. It always brought a smile to my face.
When he graduated elementary school and moved up to intermediate school, he was so excited at the prospect of being able to join the orchestra and he's never looked back from there!
Fast forward to his first year of high school (that's now, btw), and we find the Boy getting ever more serious about his music studies. Without being prompted or encouraged, he has more than doubled his practice time. He is excited about the pieces he is learning, about new techniques he is trying to master, and he endeavors to be a leader in his school orchestra.
One day I will share the story of picking out this beautiful instrument (it's a doozie!). But for today I just want to celebrate this next step in Wonder Boy's musical development. He loves to play and his skill is catching up to his desires. Our home is filled with music and we are truly blessed that this is the case!
Thank you, Dear Boy, for sharing this gift with your family!
Long before he was aware of it, Wonder Boy has always been moved by music. As a toddler, he loved to bounce around the living room to his favorite tunes. There were many times when he was engrossed with a particular toy or activity, music playing in the background, and we would see him unconsciously grooving to the beat. It always brought a smile to my face.
When he graduated elementary school and moved up to intermediate school, he was so excited at the prospect of being able to join the orchestra and he's never looked back from there!
Fast forward to his first year of high school (that's now, btw), and we find the Boy getting ever more serious about his music studies. Without being prompted or encouraged, he has more than doubled his practice time. He is excited about the pieces he is learning, about new techniques he is trying to master, and he endeavors to be a leader in his school orchestra.
One day I will share the story of picking out this beautiful instrument (it's a doozie!). But for today I just want to celebrate this next step in Wonder Boy's musical development. He loves to play and his skill is catching up to his desires. Our home is filled with music and we are truly blessed that this is the case!
Thank you, Dear Boy, for sharing this gift with your family!
Tuesday, October 11, 2016
Dapper Dan
Wonder Boy had a day off from school today so I thought it would be a good day to do a test fit of his orchestra uniform. I have to admit that I think he looks particularly dapper in his tux!
I am truly looking forward to their fist concert at the end of this month!
I am truly looking forward to their fist concert at the end of this month!
Sunday, September 18, 2016
Dusting Off
A friend recently reminded me that I had this little site and suggested that I update it with some of my more recent work.
I'm in the middle of a month-long assignment to highlight some of my favorite parts of my day, so I thought that would make a good way to get back into the swing of posting.
So I'll start with these images:
After homework is done, before piano or soccer practice, my Wonder Boy pulls out his viola and plays for me. He loves to play and that works for me because I love to listen! He's in his 5th year as an orchestra student and the progress he has made over that time never fails to amaze me. And perhaps what touches me even more is how much music has become such a big part of his life because of his exposure to orchestra at school. I am already counting down the days until his school's first concert in late October!
I'm in the middle of a month-long assignment to highlight some of my favorite parts of my day, so I thought that would make a good way to get back into the swing of posting.
So I'll start with these images:
After homework is done, before piano or soccer practice, my Wonder Boy pulls out his viola and plays for me. He loves to play and that works for me because I love to listen! He's in his 5th year as an orchestra student and the progress he has made over that time never fails to amaze me. And perhaps what touches me even more is how much music has become such a big part of his life because of his exposure to orchestra at school. I am already counting down the days until his school's first concert in late October!
Tuesday, January 6, 2015
6/31
Day 006: Serenade
Each afternoon, once he finishes his homework, Wonder Boy breaks out his viola and practices until Wonder Dad gets home. He practices in the breakfast nook area where we set up to do homework and I finish out my work for the day on my laptop. I cannot tell you how much I truly look forward to this serenade. He works through whatever music they are preparing at school and then launches into whatever tune suits his fancy for the day.
On this day, he spent most of his time working on the theme song from "the Pirates of the Caribbean" movies. It probably helps that the "Pirates" movies are some of his favorites.
Each afternoon, once he finishes his homework, Wonder Boy breaks out his viola and practices until Wonder Dad gets home. He practices in the breakfast nook area where we set up to do homework and I finish out my work for the day on my laptop. I cannot tell you how much I truly look forward to this serenade. He works through whatever music they are preparing at school and then launches into whatever tune suits his fancy for the day.
On this day, he spent most of his time working on the theme song from "the Pirates of the Caribbean" movies. It probably helps that the "Pirates" movies are some of his favorites.
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