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Originally Posted by arloiginla
13 years later I am a piano major doing a music degree (and then a master's) at the University of Calgary, entering in international competitions, and possibly paving the road to becoming a professional concerto pianist. I have a studio and teach students aged 6-50 (really) currently. I took the violin as well up to grade 7 RCM, and am taking voice as a second instrument at school and sing in the U of C Chamber Choir that tours nationwide. To me music is practically life, but am shocked (not naive, I LOVE today's rock music and totally understand where most kids nowadays are coming from) at the declining importance that seems to be put on music in one's childhood and youth.
Does this seem the same way to you guys or is it just me? For those parents out there, how do you view music and its importance in your own or your child's life?
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I played violin right through elementary, junior high and high school. I used to play in the Royal Conservatory of Music as well, and have been through all the orchestras based out of the Conservatory, and as such, have done many festivals (including Kiwanis), concerts and various shows.
I haven't picked up the violin in a couple years, but I do now play the drums. Nevertheless, I could pick up a violin today and play it just as well. Music is such a huge part of my life that I cannot go a single day without doing something music-related. At work, I HAVE to be able to llisten to music, or else I cannot function.
I agree with the sentiment that is IS important to play a 'classic' music instrument as a growing child / youth. I didn't used to like it, but my parents pushed me into it, and were relentless in not giving up for 15 years straight.
As a result, I can look back and really say that playing an instrument helped me do extremely well in school and university, kept me occupied with extracurricular activities and helped me grow as an individual. I think playing a musical instrument from an early age can seriously aid in the development of one's character, attitude and intelligence levels.