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huskerbb · Guru

Dear Amy: Should I Force Daughter to Keep Playing Piano?

Lexxy · My dog name is Sasha, too!

Lawyerlady wrote:
If it were me, I'd probably try to strike a deal with DD - if you promise to practice once a week, we'll take the summer off for lessons. Sometimes, people just need a break.

And I'm not above bribery.

I like this. It keeps her in practice but gives her breathing room. And hopefully at the end of summer the lessons won't seem like as much of a chore.

Ohfour · Hooker

huskerbb wrote:
When my kids went to sign up for band, a sax was like $800, a clarinet or trumpet was like $600, a flute was $400 or so.

I just said no.

Rentals are $20 - $40 a month, depending on the instrument. It's a perfect way to "test the waters".

huskerbb · Guru

We were not offered that option.

burns07 · Guru

well, when we were in elementary school and were signing-up for band there were nearly thirty kids wanting to participate--twenty-two wanted to play drums--was always interested in percussion but wanted to play trumpet and that's when it all got started

huskerbb · Guru

You still play, burns?

burns07 · Guru

You still play, burns?
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yes and have learned several other instruments along the way--trumpet, drums, sax, keyboards, bass, trombone, baritone and a couple of other brass instruments i like to have fun with

huskerbb · Guru

cool