It started with the above video. I played it for my kids and the video made an impact, but for my son the music played to his soul.
Both of my children were taking piano lessons before we moved. I have yet to find a teacher here (mostly because of finances) but my children still want to continue on with them. It's a goal of mine to find a teacher for them soon (local readers---do you have a recommendation?).
We have a beautiful baby grand piano given to us by my children's Grandmother who received it as a graduation present over 60 years ago. She cherished her piano for oh so many years---squishing it into corners of large houses and single-wide trailers as her life transitioned through the years. Grown adults remember sleeping under the piano as children at family gatherings and it always took a front seat to each life event. She was a concert pianist and we are so grateful to now enjoy her piano-----the legacy of music passing on through the generations.
My son loves the tune that accompanies that Youtube video---Mad World. And yet another reason to praise the internet for its positive scope: sheet music on command! A click of a button produced the black and white script that magically holds the code to so much beauty.
My son is currently trying to master the song on his own. I love the tune, too, so the many attempts at catching just the right tempo, just the right notes, are such a lovely background to our lives...
