Quote Originally Posted by Crankin View Post
I came to find out that all students had this opportunity in the elementary schools where we now were. One of my friends asked me something like, "Don't you think he'll be culturally deprived if he doesn't have this experience?" I said no. No one in my family plays an instrument, sings, or is in a band and I didn't think we were lacking in any cultural things.
So, I think it's purely what you are used to and what your interests are.
Sad when participation in school band especially tied in music school means paying for lessons. Never happened where we went nor I don't think for nieces and nephews.

Agree that it depends what one is used to and personal interests. I am happy exploring the world of visual images, colours..and it doesn't need to be always pretty stuff.

Last night I forced myself to put on the blog radio clip: first 2 speakers were a droning background noise for 45 minutes. 3rd speaker, I listened with my partner. It was worthwhile hearing 3rd speaker since he is smooth, elegant speaker and we know him.