The Musician's Parent: Recent Episodes
Brooks Hanes
We ask parents the questions that help them raise young and successful musicians. We respect our children enough to provide well thought-out reasons for why we play or sing.
A bit offbeat for my podcast, but I thought you would enjoy.
This is an old archived interview I got to have with Ryan Young, the fiddler for Trampled by Turtles and Dead Man Winter.
Learn how Ryan got his start (it's not run-of-the-mill), what motivates him, what inspires him, and learn overall tips from a seasoned performing and session violinist!
As of time of this interview (2017)... TBT (https://merch.ambientinks.com/collections/trampledbyturtles) has released eight full albums, three of which have reached US Billboard chart number one spots. Their fifth release, Palomino, maintained a position in the Top 10 on the bluegrass charts for 52 straight weeks. Their latest album, Wild Animals, was released on July 15, 2014. They have played internationally and at many popular music festivals in the US, and as of July 29, 2015, they will have played live in every state except Hawaii. Ryan also contributes to Dead Man Winter… http://deadmanwinter.tumblr.com/tour and The Fiddle Heirs… https://www.facebook.com/FiddleHeirs/]
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When you hide the instrument, many magical things can happen. I've seen my kids get to the point where they stop doing other things and practice, impromptu. Jam sessions with neighbors start happening. Recordings. Showing off. All of this because of one simple trick. Learn about it today.
If you choose to move further down the path of choosing an instrument, feel free to reach out with questions to brooksdhanes@gmail.com. Maybe I will answer your question in a future episode! Also, take a moment to visit our sponsor, https://vimeo.com/ondemand/learnhymnsonviolin/
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In this episode I cover:
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How I grade my "top parents" (I don't give them actual grades)
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What characteristics separate them from the other parents (they are things you can do immediately)
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How to start when a child is young (but don't give up hope with your teen!)
If you choose to move further down the path of choosing an instrument, feel free to reach out with questions to brooksdhanes@gmail.com. Maybe I will answer your question in a future episode! Also, take a moment to visit our sponsor, https://vimeo.com/ondemand/learnhymnsonviolin/
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In this episode I cover:
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How to approach your child when she is frustrated
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What part of your advice is perhaps not respectable (and how to handle that)
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The easiest strategy to deploy when you see your child's tears, anger, or "quitter" attitude during a practice session.
If you choose to move further down the path of choosing an instrument, feel free to reach out with questions to brooksdhanes@gmail.com. Maybe I will answer your question in a future episode! Also, take a moment to visit our sponsor, https://vimeo.com/ondemand/learnhymnsonviolin
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In this episode I cover:
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How I got a scholarship (twice)
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How I got better at music, without a teacher (it is not what you think)
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What is the easiest way to jump-start your musical skill (it is overlooked by many, including me for 14 years!)
If you choose to move further down the path of choosing an instrument, feel free to reach out with questions to brooksdhanes@gmail.com. Maybe I will answer your question in a future episode! Also, take a moment to visit our sponsor, https://vimeo.com/ondemand/learnhymnsonviolin/
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Choosing an instrument for your child is never a one-and-done decision, but it is a difficult one to make.
Should you have a child join a band or orchestra? Play country or jazz?
Folk or Metal? Zydeco or Hip-Hop?
Choosing your child's instrument is a monumental decision, and it paves the road for future learning.
This episode talks about the framework I would use if I could start all over again.
Here are the top 3 instruments (and bottom 1 instrument) in my personal list.
If you choose to move further down the path of choosing an instrument, feel free to reach out with questions to brooks.hanes@icanplayviolin.com. Maybe I will answer your question in a future episode! Also, take a moment to visit our sponsor, http://ViolinForJesus.com/violin-for-jesus.
Thanks for listening!
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Episode #19 is about the week your child will never forget... for one reason or another.
When your child goes to a special place to learn music and make friends, it leaves a lasting impression.
So, should you send your child away to summer camp? I hope to help you feel better about making your decision.
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Episode #18 is about a question you should ask yourself.
You probably do not know this question yet, but it is possible I was living in a cave. When I finally asked myself this question when I was in my early 40's, it was as if the clouds parted, an angel appeared, and Handel's Oratorio Messiah started to play in full orchestral glory.
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In 30 years of teaching music, there are three categories of students:
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Those who fail and drop the instrument within 1-3 years
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Those who stick with the instrument for years but do not learn quickly
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Those who go on to being very, very successful by most people's standards
What is the difference between 1, 2, and 3?
You might be surprised: what separates each of those categories is NOT the presence of parents, but the "type" of parents they have.
In today's podcast I tell you what I've found, and how you can become a parent instantly of a "type 3" student.
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Does your child have a secret music super power? You might be surprised. Sometimes you don't know what a student can do until they do it... and when they do, it surprises everyone! This quick episode will go over a couple superpowers my students have displayed over the years. [The Agile Practice Method© will continue next episode!] If you are looking at starting violin, get a beginner's checklist and video over at our sponsor, http://ViolinForJesus.com.
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Have you ever wanted your child to learn music without wasting time?
Does your child's practice time sound like a cacophony of chaos and "already played that"?
Do you wonder if maybe your child is not learning quickly enough?
If your child is not getting excited with every practice session, that probably means your child is not learning music and enjoying the reward of joy that happens when progress is made.
The Agile Practice Method© was created to help solve this in 2018. I will dive into this method and its chart today.
Part 1 of 2.
If you want the chart, email me at brooks.hanes@icanplayviolin.com with the subject line, "practice".
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Today we will dive into a practice-performance model, with a very practical way to involve your child in some philosophical engineering.
Nothing helps a child move forward more quickly than performances, but nothing stalls a child's growth in music more than a nervous, anxious mindset.
How can we perform without overwhelming anxiety? I take time to suggest one way that might work for you, and has worked for me.
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Today's longer-form episode presents two ways to parent musicians, and the one way which I believe gets you through one year or more of success... and perhaps to a lifetime of thrilling musicianship.
Sponsored by the League for Parents of Young Musicians at http://HymnsOnViolin.com.
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Today's quick episode takes the "S" in of my PEARLS system and explores a few methods and tricks to get more out of your practice sessions.
Sponsored by the League for Parents of Young Musicians at http://HymnsOnViolin.com.
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No one believes creativity is absolutely horrible.
But when it alone is used to interpret music on a sheet of paper, it can be embarrassing.
Today's episode takes the "L" in of my PEARLS system and uses it to remind us to never assume we know how to perform a work of music, until we do something very important - although not always very obvious.
Sponsored by the League for Parents of Young Musicians at http://HymnsOnViolin.com.
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Change is inevitable; our kids know this, and sometimes just hanging onto what is normal is very important to them.
The change that happens in that case? Your child becomes hardened on the outside, developing a crisp shell against critique. Discouragement follows. Depression and the thought of "giving up on the instrument" may come quickly.
Today's episode grabs the "R" of my PEARLS system and encourages us to get our children to take a step forward with the critique received from themselves, you the parent, or others.
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Sometimes we want to give criticism and fix our children. This leads to bad things. In today's world of "helicopter" parenting and even "free range" parenting, there is a balance in-between which leads to growth. Discover the "A" in PEARLS in this episode.
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It is tough to ask for critique.
It is more tough to not.
Learn what the best kind of critique is, and how to get it, in this quick episode outlining PEARLS.
Brooks
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This is a quick thought on spotting and preventing your child's disinterest.
We all have seen it: our children's interest is a roller coaster, depending on 1,000 factors.
Get more into what's going on, and tune into your child's practice sessions to fix this.
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ViolinForJesus.com
Thanks for listening,
Brooks
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Do you ever get discouraged about how you are parenting your musician?
I do.
If I'm being honest with myself, I am down quite a bit.
Listen to this brief episode for the PEARLS™️ method I created. It makes honesty a tool for you to get better.
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Note: This is an interview from our archives with an old introduction on the bookends.
I was floored by Andrew's story - and I think you might be as well.
Enjoy this (older quality) audio in which you will be delighted by learning Andrew's curious and eclectic background, which God supplied him to fuel his current profession and success.
If you are homeschooled and interested in possibly the very best writing course available, please do yourself a favor and check out Andrew's company:
https://iew.com/
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In this episode, I discuss the ways that some families try violin.
This attitude of "trying" is a virus that infects the attitude and has a profound yet latent effect on the family.
Listen to learn how you can avoid this if you are beginning -- or even years into violin study.
If something in this episode rang true, will you let me know? Or send me a question for me to discuss:
brooks.hanes@icanplayviolin.com or text 319-239-5909
Thanks,
Brooks
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In this episode, Alexander Strachan teaches us his sources of strength in several areas:
• staying pumped for music (literally, to avoid injury)
• getting to help others with violin (and how its precedence helps him too)
• watching a certain genre of movies (you will be surprised)
• helping others enjoy their last days (while making life-long friends with clients)
• keeping going as a young child and a man (when everyone expects you to play a different instrument and genre of music!)
Nobody else has done the same eclectic mix of activities and also mixed them together into a magnificent, glorious service to others, the way Alexander has.
This episode will leave you wanting to hear more about his talent and strategies, and we hope to have him on the show again soon.
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When our children grow up, we wish we would have done some things differently in how we trained them. This episode raises one quick tip in how I am doing this currently (and how I regret not doing it before!). Thank you for listening!
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This is perhaps the shortest episode in the history of podcasts. But I thought you might want to know what this is about. See you on the next episode!
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