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My One-Year-Old Has Started Singing

by thunderbird
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I heard my one year old son singing in tune and rhythm to a jazz song, "da da da da." I thought I was imagining things, but listening closely confirmed my initial impression. My baby sings. I told my wife, but she thought maybe my ears were fooling me. But later our one-year-old sang along to another tune in front of her, "ma ma ma ma."

I guess for those of you who've had kids before or have been around a lot of infants or toddlers, this is nothing new. And it is an odd venue to discuss this, I know. This is my only child, and he is always surprising me, what can I say.
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  • Profile picture of the author John Durham
    Its not an odd venue to discuss this... some have made alot of money singing, I could probably outline you 5 strategies for doing it right now. Believe in the boy!

    I had a great time in the music business for years and made alot of money, but the truth is that even street singers in Nashville make 100-300 per day or so.

    Anyway, the reason I believed I could play, was because some one when I was really young said "Your dad did it, so it must be in your blood", the mere suggestion of that made me believe I had some sort of inherent right to become a musician... even a "responsibility"...

    So if your child loves to sing, the way to guide him to mastery without pushing is by telling him "You may have a gift for this...", and letting that seed grow at its own will... "You are the kid that started singing before he could talk" sort of thing.

    If he goes that route, just wait till he sees his first "stratocaster"!
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    • Profile picture of the author thunderbird
      Originally Posted by John Durham View Post

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      Anyway, the reason I believed I could play, was because some one when I was really young said "Your dad did it, so it must be in your blood", the mere suggestion of that made me believe I had some sort of inherent right to become a musician... even a "responsibility"...<snip>
      That is cool. If I had had that kind of concept instilled in me as a wee one, I'd be a diplomat. My son sure wouldn't be getting singing ability from me, that is for sure. It would have to be from his mommy who used to be a professional singer.
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  • Profile picture of the author HeySal
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    I have no clue if that is normal or not. But I do know that if that's his path, he's got a daddy who's well equipped to do some marketing for him.

    I hope you keep us informed about how this all progresses. Maybe in a few years you'll have to move to the US so he can become the youngest American Idol.
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    • Profile picture of the author thunderbird
      Originally Posted by HeySal View Post

      TB
      I have no clue if that is normal or not. But I do know that if that's his path, he's got a daddy who's well equipped to do some marketing for him.

      I hope you keep us informed about how this all progresses. Maybe in a few years you'll have to move to the US so he can become the youngest American Idol.
      Sure thing. I usually have to hold myself back from talking about my wee son . We just want a well-adjusted child provided with circumstances that allow him to thrive and be happy. Not sure we're aiming for a child star, lol.
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  • Profile picture of the author davis cup
    You are really lucky to have a talented kid. Encourage him and train him on some form of music if possible after he is 2-3 years old. God bless your family!!!
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    • Profile picture of the author Kay King
      Kids sing - it's part of kidhood. Happy kids sing and love it.

      Singing is fun and toddlers have no feelings of inadequacy or self-consciousness and they don't worry about talent.

      Happy kids sing. Years ago my oldest had the words memorized from two full records. His favorite was his father's Johnny Cash record.

      You've never lived until you've heard a 2 yr old singing along with "frushed fom da bafwoom of your heart" (yes, unfortunately that really was a song).

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      • Profile picture of the author thunderbird
        Originally Posted by Kay King View Post

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        You've never lived until you've heard a 2 yr old singing along with "frushed fom da bafwoom of your heart" (yes, unfortunately that really was a song).

        kay
        We'll have to find that! Nice post, BTW.

        Update. Found it on YouTube

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        • Profile picture of the author Kay King
          OMG - that's the one!

          He knew the words (though not what they meant) - and if he didn't get one he'd just substitute "a-ya-ya" and keep going.

          I hated that song! I kept trying to substitute Disney and kid records - but he wanted johnny cash.
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    Our baby cooing when he was 3 months old:
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  • Profile picture of the author chiwawa
    Your kid seems talented and you should encourage him more. Superstar in the making
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  • Profile picture of the author jhonsonmalangi
    nice post but as i think every child do have a phase of such a wonderfull moments for his or her parents in his or her life
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