Originally Posted by passthepotatoes
Originally Posted by Katelyn'sM om
Originally Posted by passthepotatoes
One thing I've always wondered about... Why music rather than art? Many people see it as a standard necessity that kids learn an instrument but very few people mandate drawing or dance lessons. Why is that?

Why the assumption that it is either or? Though my DD is only 4 she has a love for dance, drawing/art of many types, and the piano.

Of course kids can do both and many do. My question is why do we so often hear the suggestion of music lessons as a way to teach gifted kids discipline but we rarely hear drawing lessons advocated in the same way? Is it just because there is a better infrastructure for music lessons or is there something else that motivates this?

Got it ... good question. Coming from an art background my guess is Music is a complex activity. They have to not only learn the notes but also beat which leads into math. Drawing is a more free form activity. Children will not necessarily have the ability to articulate their vision. And if drawing was taught with structure it would definitely lead to frustration. Creativity for dance and drawing/art is achievable but the requirements are less than music. (If that makes sense.) But ALL are important.