Spring Recitals

After another long term of practice and lessons, it was time for the spring piano recitals. One thing we've wanted is for the kids to each have at least two years of piano. It builds so many great things! Discipline, artistic talent, an appreciation for music of all kinds and possibly an open door to new instruments if they want to try something else. If, after two years, they decide they don't want to continue, that's fine, but they'll at least come out on the other end having tried and learned something new. 

Gabe worked so hard on his piece. He struggles with frustration when he can't seem to get things right and the spring recital is always harder. The kids have to memorize their pieces, which just adds that extra degree of difficulty to an already hard piece. He made it through and has said that he wants to continue through the summer and fall, so we'll see how things fare this winter.

Olivia continues to work on her music and Ms Lamb has really pushed her this year with difficult lessons and pieces. This one was 4 whole pages that Olivia had to memorize! So far, she's certainly our most musically inclined child and could go far if she wants to put in the effort.

We're so proud of both of them for the hard work they put in and for persevering through the tougher times when they don't feel like continuing. I think the end result shows that they both have some solid skill and talent that will serve them well in life!