tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6702344196398061245.post2223083683546761432..comments2024-03-19T22:10:49.383-04:00Comments on Gifted Challenges™: Is shame holding back your musically talented child?Gail Post, Ph.D.http://www.blogger.com/profile/01482577821092891593noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6702344196398061245.post-43479470428724311852015-02-20T09:33:34.123-05:002015-02-20T09:33:34.123-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.mehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03132937735734366280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6702344196398061245.post-27709167196607608782015-02-19T23:14:04.102-05:002015-02-19T23:14:04.102-05:00Thanks, Carol. I agree that support from school an...Thanks, Carol. I agree that support from school and the quality of the music program is critical. Schools can set the tone by supporting the arts as much as they support sports or other activities. I hope your cousin's son sorts out what he wants.<br /><br />GailGail Post, Ph.D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/01482577821092891593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6702344196398061245.post-18894324641411222312015-02-19T21:05:50.789-05:002015-02-19T21:05:50.789-05:00My cousin's son is an exceptional violinist an...My cousin's son is an exceptional violinist and then suddenly gave it all up. I'll have to pass this on to my cousin. My son is studying music composition, so it's a little different for him. He has learned to play the clarinet, piano, flute, violin, and now the harp. He's not an exceptional musician with any of those instruments, but is able to learn to play nearly any instrument quickly and easily --- he just doesn't practice any of them enough. He wants to compose. He also has a beautiful bass voice and enjoys singing...but doesn't want to do that professionally either. <br /><br />I will also add that he had an exceptional music program in his high school, which helped tremendously. Support is always so important. <br /><br />This is a great article. I love it.Carol Bainbridgehttp://giftedkids.about.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6702344196398061245.post-68606296102342153492015-02-19T15:57:39.735-05:002015-02-19T15:57:39.735-05:00Thank you so much, Celi. Most people think it'...Thank you so much, Celi. Most people think it's easy for kids choosing a musical path, but unless they are immersed in rock or hip hop, it's another difficult social chasm to cross. And since many musically gifted children are also intellectually gifted, like your son, they also struggle with those issues. There are only SO many differences any child can manage. So appreciate your comments.<br />GailGail Post, Ph.D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/01482577821092891593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6702344196398061245.post-7574984945811144282015-02-19T15:24:25.848-05:002015-02-19T15:24:25.848-05:00Another excellent article, Gail. Musical talent is...Another excellent article, Gail. Musical talent is one aspect of giftedness that is not often talked about, but can affect many. I've often questioned why my son who was an exceptional pianist just up and quit playing. How can a child with such clear talent for playing the piano not want to play anymore? I see your list of shame-based concerns and I can see some relation with my son. Thanks so much for this!Celi Trépanier https://www.blogger.com/profile/03574778816194151069noreply@blogger.com