Guest guest Posted January 4, 2005 Report Share Posted January 4, 2005 , Spencer wanted to play guitar to have fun not to impress people and probably without a thought of playing with the symphony. I would encourage him to have fun..of course this is easier said than done when you are a teen and someone puts negative thoughts in your mind. If he can find a good teacher ...a really good teacher who is also understanding, I'll bet they could find a way for him to play in spite of CMT hands.Also a therapist would know of equipment/aids that might help his hands play the way they need to.If these things don't help...try talking to the band director at the high school..maybe they would help Spencer before or after school ???? And I know it's hard to ignore the boy who was so unkind but maybe he's jealous and wishes he had a mom who loves him enough to buy him something special. Good luck Spencer. Take this as a challenge and show them what you can do.Don't let anyone tell you what you can't do.Besides how does that boy know anything? He isn't a doctor is he? Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 4, 2005 Report Share Posted January 4, 2005 Hello, Our 15 yr old son wanted one for Christmas, I spoke to his neurologist and he said it certainly wouldnt hurt his CMT it may even help with his fine motor skills. So we did get him one and he is thrilled. He is waiting for his lessons to start. Good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 4, 2005 Report Share Posted January 4, 2005 I started playing the guitar when I was 13. I learned to play by ear and later with music. I was a folk singer and i loved entertaining on stage. People always were nice to me. then my hands started having problems. since I have no feelings in my fingers I never know if I am pushing the string down to make a chord or not. It was embarrassing to have the problems while entertaining others. Thank God I was blessed with a sense of humor. I created a character known as Ramblinrose. I dress funny and black out my two front teeth and I learned a lot of humorous songs and jokes. Now I boldly go on stage and no one notices the missed chords. A positive attitude has helped me a lot. you should never listen to other people just believe in yourself, I sure believe in you and I know that you will learn the guitar. The more I practice the more I am learning to feel the chord in my hands not my fingers. Saturday night I am going to be serious and do some country songs at a local music hall. If I can keep learning new ways to feel my strings and play my guitar at age 51 I am very sure Spencer can learn too. Keep smiling and remember that kid is really jealous because you are developing you talents and he doesn't have any. good luck Cathleen in Arkansas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 4, 2005 Report Share Posted January 4, 2005 Yo , Some background: I've had CMT since I was a child. My dad put a $15 guitar in my lap during one of my stints in a wheelchair during grammar school. I learned to play and got good enough to play lead guitar in a high school rock group (though we were VERY bad, we had a VERY good time). I am now 43 and, thanks to CMT, have lost the ability to play the six-stringed guitar, but I still play the bass in my church's worship team. Which is very satifsfying. So encourage your son to try. It may be that his hand strength is too weak to play, but don't let that stop him from trying. If the six-string doesn't work. Suggest that he try the bass. And sorry to say it, he's going to have to get used to looking weird. But he can do that too. A last thought: finding a good teacher is key. Wishing Spencer Well, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 5, 2005 Report Share Posted January 5, 2005 Cathleen, It will be such a great if we can have recording of your music and also of 's. Can you create music file and upload it on the site? I gave up musical instrument pretty early in life. Sandeep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 5, 2005 Report Share Posted January 5, 2005 In a message dated 1/4/2005 11:15:25 AM Pacific Standard Time, GfijiG6@... writes: FKM " to the bullies and insist Spencer rise to the challenge. Gretchen hahahah that was classic. I am sure Spencer will love this idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 5, 2005 Report Share Posted January 5, 2005 , I too taught myself to play guitar when I was 18 and have been playing for 9 years now. I find that it actually helps maintain the dexterity in my hands. I am in the Santa area too... and MCCABES IS GREAT!!! The teachers there are really good. STRUM AWAY!!! Speaking of Santa ... Gretchen... can you recommend any good doctors for CMT? I was diagnosed back in the early 90's and I am pretty sure they hadn't developed the blood test diagnosis for what type of CMT you have by then. I haven't been to a doctor for CMT since, and I would like to go back in for an accurate diagnosis. I have only been in Santa for about 3 years so I am a little lost when it comes to finding a good doctor knowledgeable about CMT. Any suggestions!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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