4 Ways Playing In A Rock Band Can Help Your Child Learn Teamwork
As we roll out our “Rock Band Experience” program this fall, we wanted to share with you the 4 ways that playing in band can help your child learn about teamwork.
- Listen – Being in a band means that you have to work together to make something sound amazing. The drums must be listening to the guitar and piano to know where they are at in a song or how loud to play, the vocalist must listen to the drummer to know how fast to sing, the pianist must listen to the guitarist to make sure they are playing the same chords. The list goes on and on. One of the most important skills in being a part of a successful team is learning to listen to each other and not talk (or play) over the other person.
- Appreciate – Being a part of a successful team means appreciating each individual personality and voice that is brought into the group. Playing in a rock band means you have to appreciate what the drums are bringing to the group. You have to appreciate the textures that a piano can bring to the group. You have to appreciate the rumble that a bass guitar provides. Without any of these other unique instruments and voices, we would be back to practicing our instrument all alone. Music was meant to be done with a team!
- Persist – Have you ever been to see your favorite band or singer, then all of the sudden, they make a mistake!!! Oh no, they aren’t totally perfect! When they made the mistake, did they stop playing or singing? Or did they keep on going? I’m willing to bet they kept going! Being in a rock band means that you need to be persistent even if you make a mistake. You must keep going and never stop to derail the whole band. Your job is to get back on, keep going, and proceed like nothing ever happened.
- Fun – Being part of a highly successful team means you get to have fun! Have you ever seen your favorite band playing on stage and they look like they hate what they are doing? Probably not! When you are part of a team or band that values each other, and leaves egos at the door, you can’t help but have fun! Some of the most magical music moments I’ve been a part of involve another person turning around, rocking out with me, and smiling about how much fun we’re having. Being a part of a rock band is one of the most thrilling experiences!
If you are interested in having your child be a part of the “Rock Band Experience”, please contact us at (763)445-9516 or fill out our contact form. We can’t wait to rock out with you!