The big kids have been taking guitar lessons since January and it seemed to me like they weren't learning much. When I would ask them to show me things they have learned, all I got was a few strums or "something they made up". Just as I was about to stop guitar lessons (since apparently they retain zero information), they surprised me with some real music!
All it took to hear them ACTUALLY play some music was to get them to sit down with my amazingly talented dad. Their Pa-Paw can play anything and has been a musician his whole life. So, when the boys sat down for a "jam session," I coddled the moment with pictures and hopeful wishes. And Jakob actually played!!! He can play quite a few chords and some songs!! Gracie can pick at the guitar pretty well too!
So....maybe I'll keep taking them to guitar lessons. They just might be learning something after all. :)
