Are you a triple threat??

In the world of theatre this is the person that can do it all! Sing, act and dance. I would venture to say it probably doesn’t hurt if you know how to play an instrument or two.  Tough business.

Fortunately, for most of us it doesn’t have to be. The world of music and theatre can be a great place to express ourselves, find solace and be entertained.  

Tip #13 The Rewards of Music

Engaging in music and dance was how I made it through my teenage years.  I would listen to music repeatedly and I sang in my school chorus. I also studied ballet, tap, jazz, modern and lyrical dance.  Through these mediums I was able to work through those difficult emotions that we all go through at that age. I know I am not the only one.  There was a little group of us “theatre kids” that all found refuge in our music department in high school. I believe this group exists in all high schools.  We learned from each other and found community together. 

During this time at home, perhaps it is a good time to explore the world of music. Try listening to a popular song or music that your kids are listening to and discussing the lyrics or comparing it to other songs that might be similar.  Perhaps you can compare songs to songs from the past or different genres with a similar message. OR maybe it's singing along with The Wiggles, Blue’s Clues, Laurie Berkner, Raffi and the likes. Ok, I think I dated myself just there.  

You can all start a family band together.  Making instruments from things around the house.  Toilet paper rolls, tissue boxes, rubber bands, empty boxes and good old pots and pans can do the trick.  Maybe someone in your house does play an instrument. They can make some music while the rest of you play on a tamborine, sing and dance.  No matter how you decide to do this, it’ll be a great way to engage in music, have fun, connect together and get your mind off of the outside world for just a little while. 

You could also be nurturing a passion for your child that can become a tool for recharging for the rest of their lives.