Re: [Worship] Age minimum for praise singers?

["Carolyn Gardner" <blest01@hotmail.com>]

We have a drummer who is 8 years old and he is very good!  But, he's one of 
those "born with it" kids, however, he does take lessons too. We are always 
getting favorable comments about him. We've also had teen singers, from time 
to time, who've done very well, for the most part... (they do tend to come 
and go though as other interests drift in).

Just from our experience, here are a few observations I've had that could be 
a consideration:

1.  Children who don't drive will likely rely on parents to bring them, so 
you need to make sure the
     parents (or whoever) are as committed as the child.

2.  Sometimes a child will have to decide between praise band or sports (or 
other things that require
     their time on practice night). Many times it's the praise band that 
gets hind tit......(was that a bad
     choice of words?)

3.  Children are sometimes very sensitive and their feelings get hurt 
easily, even with gentle
     constructive advice or in relaying the way you want something done. 
(We've had this problem with
     the drummer). They just seem to need a little more of your time and 
special consideration...so if
     you aren't willing to deal with them a bit differently than with the 
more mature, you could run into
     some problems.

I really like the idea Jeff mentioned of starting them in the background for 
training...we haven't done that, but it's an excellent idea!

Blessings!

Carolyn Gardner


I will bless the Lord at all times; His praise shall continually be in my 
mouth. My soul shall makes it's boast in the Lord; The humble shall hear of 
it and be glad.  Oh, magnify the Lord with me, and let us exalt His name 
together.
Psalm 34:1-3

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