singing

4 loves to sing. She makes up her own songs - usually about how much she loves her family and Dora and princesses...

She has taken 2 years of creative movement dance classes and announced recently that she would like to take singing. A lifetime ago I did alot of theatre. Connected to my past and found a teacher who would come to the house. Half an hour singing lesson - expensive stuff.

Yesterday was the trial lesson. Thank goodness it was only one lesson - no obligation beyond it! 4 is a terrible singer. I already knew that. She cannot hold a tune - changes keys constantly, and forgets all the words (even to Twinkle Twinkle Little Star!) But she loves to sing so much that I thought we'd give it a try. The teacher said he would call with an assessment. No need for that! It was obvious from what I overheard, that 4 was more interested in showing off her twirls (while singing), playing the piano and using the sofa cushions for volleyball. Lets just say focus is not her strong point.

We talked after the lesson. Agreed that lessons aren't necessary right now. She wants to sing her own material and choreograph dances to go along. I think that's wonderful! Who needs singing lessons?!

What this highlighted to me is that the choice of karate in the Fall, was a good one.