sandiegoopera OP t1_it8ivsx wrote
Reply to comment by palbuddy1234 in Hi Reddit! I'm a Grammy winning classical composer, composer-in-residence for the Philadelphia Orchestra and I also founded a music academy. In two weeks, the San Diego Opera will premiere my first ever opera, El Ultimo Sueño de Frida y Diego. AMA by sandiegoopera
I just did a quick search on "conductor motions" on YouTube, and a bunch of promising videos came up. Try that?
And for your six-year-old -- That's awesome he's into music! Have you tried looking up kiddie concerts in your area, either through your local orchestra or other ensembles? These tend to be shorter, encourage clapping at frequent points for that physical release for kids, etc. I'm also wondering about getting your kid some music lessons on his chosen instrument, or into a local little kiddie choir? Sounds like there's talent there for a proud daddy to cultivate! :)
BestCatEva t1_ita1u03 wrote
The lack of musical instrument instruction in the elementary schools is so sad. Getting past that first year is hard — and starting that in middle school makes it even harder.
Definitely look into a music school that can give your guy a ‘tour’ of instruments.
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