First piano lesson

Today JJ had his first piano lesson w/Karin, russian trained teacher covering piano and violin.
We decided to switch from violin to piano for now to get him a good music foundation so it's easier for him to move over to violin when he turns 6 which according to Karin is the typical starting age.

Mum and I went w/him. The teacher thought 4 was probably a little to young but JJ was almost 5 so it's ok. Teacher seemed to love east asian students. may be they take it more seriously and practise more.

She tried rhythmic clapping with JJ who did ok not too great. JJ was still confusing left and right hands. She introduced the finger sequence (1st, 2nd, ...) and beat -duration of a note. Also, talked about right hand and left hand notes. Hah JJ draw some notes in a music workboard and play a few notes while counting beats.

JJ seemed to like it but we asked him.

Mum practised w/JJ after dinnner. He seems to be into it. Hope it lasts.

I like West Virginia

April 3rd, 2010 - Duke vs West Virginia -Final 4 of NCCA Tourney
Watching w/JJ who said, " I like West Virginia". Daddy, a Duke fan of course, asked why? JJ's answer "I like their black shirt!". Go figure