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Post by Scott W on Dec 21, 2018 21:09:49 GMT -5
My son started taking guitar lessons 6 weeks ago. He acknowledged that everyone in my side of the family plays multiple instruments. I bought him a cheap beginners guitar to start. He asked his teacher if he could play a song at their Christmas concert today and she agreed. Now, Jr is on the spectrum and has sensory issues,etc and every concert his school has had, he hasn’t wanted to participate or he would be severely anxious, etc. We practiced this song every night, both of us, guitars in hand in front of the Christmas tree for two weeks. He was determined and today he got his chance. AND he NAILED it! I was so proud of him. This is totally out of his comfort zone but he did it and after the show he came up to me and hugged me and said “thanks dad” I almost cried. imgur.com/a/oRwzA6N |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 21, 2018 21:13:17 GMT -5
Scott, your son did exceptionally well....you should be very proud of what he accomplished in such a short period of time. Congratulations....and thanks for sharing!!!
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Post by Ronv69 on Dec 21, 2018 21:21:23 GMT -5
My son is also on the spectrum. He showed some talent with the guitar, but he has issues with the joints in his hands and had to give it up. He can play keyboard for a few minutes before his hands start hurting. Congratulations on your son's performance.
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Post by papipeguy on Dec 21, 2018 21:30:40 GMT -5
Scott, you have every reason to be proud of your young man. Music lessons were the greatest gift my parents ever gave me. Playing in front of other people is nerve wracking the first time. I can tell you that it helped build my confidence in ways that followed me my entire life.
I had my first lesson in March 1964 and still play today. Music helped my buy my first house from playing and teaching. It was also a great stress reliever from work during my career. I made a lot of friends through music and I believe that it also helped me academically.
All I can say is that you should encourage him to keep at it. You won't believe the difference you'll see in him musically and otherwise in a year.
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Post by pepesdad1 on Dec 21, 2018 21:53:37 GMT -5
He is a handsome young man and you have plenty to be proud of....congratulations to him and you!
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Post by Deleted on Dec 21, 2018 22:00:02 GMT -5
Keep encouraging him! That is fantastic! My musical talent is quite lacking and wish I spent more time on it when I was a young man.
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Post by McWiggins on Dec 21, 2018 22:05:00 GMT -5
That was great! You have every right to glow bright with pride!  |
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Post by puritana on Dec 21, 2018 22:13:43 GMT -5
Music lessons were the greatest gift my parents ever gave me. Same here.
Great job, young man!!
Great job, Dad!!
This is something he will never ever forget.
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Post by monbla256 on Dec 21, 2018 22:25:29 GMT -5
Anytime your children do well and accomplish something challenging it's definantely something you both should be proud ! Good job father and son ! 
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Post by trailboss on Dec 21, 2018 22:39:58 GMT -5
In case anyone shares my ignorance:
Reason enough to be doubly proud!
A handsome lad there, I am betting that it will benefit him greatly going forward.
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Post by gav on Dec 21, 2018 23:06:27 GMT -5
Awesome! I love to play the guitar too. nothing better to kill time. (Well maybe smoking a pipe.)
"give a man a fish and you feed him for a day; teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime"
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Post by puffy on Dec 21, 2018 23:09:38 GMT -5
You should be very proud.
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Post by Scott W on Dec 22, 2018 7:13:11 GMT -5
Thank you all very much for taking the time to watch and reply, means a ton.
He is an exceptional little man.
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Post by peterd-Buffalo Spirit on Dec 22, 2018 7:21:35 GMT -5
...congrats to you and your son...excellent performance!
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Post by roadsdiverged on Dec 22, 2018 7:33:19 GMT -5
Very well done and quite an accomplishment. You have every right to be a very proud father.
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Post by Legend Lover on Dec 22, 2018 8:04:04 GMT -5
That's a testimony to you as a parent, Scott W... To sit with him and persevere through the practices, spurring him on is what a good dad does. Even more amazing knowing what must be going through his head as he was playing and beforehand. Tell him, from me, that his performance has been seen throughout the world and he did amazingly well. |
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Post by pepesdad1 on Dec 22, 2018 9:28:10 GMT -5
That's a testimony to you as a parent, Scott W ... To sit with him and persevere through the practices, spurring him on is what a good dad does. Even more amazing knowing what must be going through his head as he was playing and beforehand. Tell him, from me, that his performance has been seen throughout the world and he did amazingly well. Yes,...that is true!! |
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Post by Scott W on Dec 22, 2018 9:42:13 GMT -5
That's a testimony to you as a parent, Scott W... To sit with him and persevere through the practices, spurring him on is what a good dad does. Even more amazing knowing what must be going through his head as he was playing and beforehand. Tell him, from me, that his performance has been seen throughout the world and he did amazingly well. I told him this, his eyes widened and he just said “oh Wow!” His confidence is through the roof. Thank you all |
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Post by oldcajun123 on Dec 22, 2018 9:51:12 GMT -5
 Handsome boy, you are justified in being proud. All 3 of my children learned to play the violin, For Christmas my neighbor would take a small stake trailer hooked to his small tractor and load his girls and my 3 and go along our winding street and serande the neighborhood. Wished I would of had the foresight to video them, he’ll appreciate the memory, I garronte!
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Post by Legend Lover on Dec 22, 2018 10:00:52 GMT -5
That's a testimony to you as a parent, Scott W... To sit with him and persevere through the practices, spurring him on is what a good dad does. Even more amazing knowing what must be going through his head as he was playing and beforehand. Tell him, from me, that his performance has been seen throughout the world and he did amazingly well. I told him this, his eyes widened and he just said “oh Wow!” His confidence is through the roof. Thank you all Made my day. |
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Post by PhantomWolf on Dec 22, 2018 10:09:43 GMT -5
My son started taking guitar lessons 6 weeks ago. He acknowledged that everyone in my side of the family plays multiple instruments. I bought him a cheap beginners guitar to start. He asked his teacher if he could play a song at their Christmas concert today and she agreed. Now, Jr is on the spectrum and has sensory issues,etc and every concert his school has had, he hasn’t wanted to participate or he would be severely anxious, etc. We practiced this song every night, both of us, guitars in hand in front of the Christmas tree for two weeks. He was determined and today he got his chance. AND he NAILED it! I was so proud of him. This is totally out of his comfort zone but he did it and after the show he came up to me and hugged me and said “thanks dad” I almost cried. Heck, I almost did just reading your story. haha Great job! |
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Post by trailboss on Dec 22, 2018 10:48:32 GMT -5
The first time I saw it, I didn’t see the auto mute Icon and didn’t hear it. (That was the first time I watched an Imgur video)... well done!
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Post by kirk13 on Dec 22, 2018 15:40:53 GMT -5
Well done him!
I've been playing for about ten years,and still haven't done anything like that
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Post by Matthew on Dec 22, 2018 21:35:28 GMT -5
Well @scott W , I don't think I can add much more
other than I hope and Pray that my son and grandson
will have half the Gumption and Love that you and your
son share.Truly AWESOME ! Great performance.And Inspiring
devotion. Great Job to Both of you !!
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Handsome boy, you are justified in being proud. All 3 of my children learned to play the violin, For Christmas my neighbor would take a small stake trailer hooked to his small tractor and load his girls and my 3 and go along our winding street and serande the neighborhood. Wished I would of had the foresight to video them, he’ll appreciate the memory, I garronte!
