Music Ideas for a High School Boy
According to the Journal for Research in Music Education, high school students who play musical instruments score higher on standardized tests and are more disciplined students. So it is beneficial for you to get your high school boy an instrument. Sit him down with a list of instruments and allow him to pick from the list. Also, depending on the instrument, it can help the boy in his future career because of the use of analytical skills and working with others, according to a resolution adopted by the U.S. House of Representatives.
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Marching Band
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Let him pick an instrument that is played in a marching band at his school. This gives him an after-school activity to do and a group to belong to. Also, he may be able to get a scholarship based on his band skills. While this hasn't been seen as the coolest thing in the past, celebrities like Jamie Foxx are helping revive marching band programs. making them something cool to participate in. Let him choose one of these instruments and try out for the band.
Drums
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While you may be afraid to let your teenage son get his own drum set, you have options that will make you both happy. You can get him an acoustic drum set, but instead of putting the regular heads on it, put ones that are made of mesh (the head is the part the drum stick strikes). These mesh heads give your high schooler the same bounce as a regular drum head, but there is only a quiet thud associated with it. Another option is to give him an electric drum set. It is different from an acoustic set, but sounds very similar. With this kind of set he can plug in headphones so that only he can hear the drumming.
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Guitar
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Get him a guitar. This is a popular instrument that he can get very good at in his free time. He can teach himself how to play his favorite songs and feel a sense of accomplishment. Also, it can be useful in his career. Whether he wants to go into advertising or teaching or music, he can use his guitar skills. Also, this instrument takes a lot of dexterity and dedication, so he will develop these skills which will help him throughout his life. The U.S. House of Representatives states in Concurrent Resolution 355 that "discipline and the ability to analyze, solve problems, communicate and work cooperatively, are vital for success in the 21st century workplace."
Keyboard
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Get your high school boy a keyboard. This is small, easily stored and can have headphones plugged in it so only he hears what he is playing. Keyboard synthesizers are programmed to make a variety of sounds. If he likes making movies or wants to produce music, then a keyboard is perfect. It can be plugged into a computer, and he can write his own music.
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