Date sent: Wed, 12 Jan 2000 11:29:45 EST
Subject: Re: how old
To: vocalist
Send reply to: VOCALIST <vocalist>

In a message dated 1/11/00 3:07:19 PM Pacific Standard Time,
jessicadw-at-earthlink.net writes:

<< a child that young can be taught songs
and taught things about music, can be taught notes, intervals, scales, etc.,
perhaps even some elementary foundation skills about breathing but serious
lessons in technique of most any kind are best left till much later when the
child will have a better ability to grasp the concepts and when the voice
has developed more. Many people think the ideal time to begin formal
technique training is about 15 or16 or so.

However, it's never too early to encourage a child who shows musical
aptitude, and never too early (or too late!) to teach things about music to
anyone who wants to learn. You also might want to check the archives for
earlier discussions of this topic.

Good Luck,
Jessica >>


Jessica....well said! Barbara