Hi folks
I agree that if there is a natural musical gene, it won't be effective unless it's exercised/practiced.
People will say to me "You're really good…" and I thank them. But I figure after 55+ years of practice, lessons paid for starting at age 8, and being involved in playing instruments, singing, arranging, theory classes, my major in college (music ed)…if I'm not good now…something went seriously wrong.
I understand some kids are better at math or engineering, or mechanical workings, and some of us are better at music. So there may be inclinations because of our genes, or our exposure.
I think a lot of it was because of my parent's encouragement, and permission to involve myself in choir, orchestra, band, marching band, pep band, and music contests in jr. high school and high school…and them funding my music lessons and travel.
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