thank you for the music

over the weekend, the daughter participated in her music school's music party. it's a  bi-annual event that the music school organizes to showcase the talents of their teachers and students.

this is the first time the daughter is participating. naturally, we were very eager to go watch her perform. as much as i wanted to watch her beat away at the drums, it was not her turn yet. so she ended up singing two songs.

it was really nice to see the kids of all ages, colors, nationalities and sizes singing their little hearts out. never mind they forgot the lyrics, or went off key or that they couldn't keep up with the tempo. they didn't care and neither did we. they had us clapping, singing, dancing along and cheering them on. and of course ooh-ing and ahh-ing at their cuteness. a couple of them maybe about seven or eight years old strumming or plucking away at the electric guitar. so much so that the guitar was as tall as them and them cuties had to sit and strum away. one held on to the chord for dear life the minute the straps were placed on her shoulder.

what was more important was they had a heck lot of fun, doing the shuffle, jumping away and not having a care in this world. the teachers were dancing with the students, the students were laughing at the teachers' antics. it was nice to see camaraderie between them. they even did the gangnam style dance and couldn't care less that the stage was overcrowded and was on the verge of collapse if they gangnam-ed any longer.

i have always said this to the daughter every time i drop her off be it at school, tuition, meeting up with her friends, work or music classes - have fun!! it is important that they learn to enjoy what they do and receive our support (morally, financially or however we can extend them). i have always been the number one supporter when the daughter wants to try something (not dangerous of course). learn the guitar? check and quit (maybe she'll re-learn it who knows). learn the drums? check. learn the piano? check

so because they see this as an opportunity to have fun with their friends and teachers, they are brave to go up there and do what they love doing.  and through this, they can spread cheer; as i am asking the daughter and her friends to provide entertainment at a year end party at a charity event for some orphans.

meanwhile, here's a video of the daughter and her friend having fun...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=LlSDmigzrjg