Music is the space between the notes- Debussy

I haven't watched something so inspiring for a very long time. It was a documentary about Singaporean child prodigy, Gabriel Ng, who is now at the prestigious Yehudi Menuhin School in the United Kingdom, pursuing a music education. This has always been my dream, to be able to have the exposure to seriously good music education. Well I did, for a while, when I was in La Salle. I never forget what I learnt there. And it was there that I truly, actually and seriously got to know how to play the piano. That is what I'd call making Music.

Of course I'd like that my children will now have the opportunity or be able to and want to play as well but I can hope. Not for anything but simply I want them to enjoy what I know Music can provide them with. I guess I can only offer the opportunity, the possibility, the occasion, lots of exposure, encouragement and support. If I know how, then I should.

As I was watching, I was also impressed by how well he speaks. A mere 12-year-old, seriously mature in his output. The school, a vocational one, offers a well-rounded education but focuses on music. I guess it really gives the child a very ideal balance in their education. It is so important to realise there are so many other things in life that deserves attention (besides the cold hard academics).

I know I cannot just laze. Each day, they are growing up and I should treasure the time when there is. There is so much parents can do to nurture their children. I do not have the perfect plan, I am learning everyday.