Comments on: It's Time for Kids in America to Rock Out! http://blog.drphil.com/2009/12/10/music-to-my-ears/ Dr. Phil- Start A Change Reaction Sun, 19 May 2013 02:33:16 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8 hourly 1 By: JoEllen http://blog.drphil.com/2009/12/10/music-to-my-ears/comment-page-1/#comment-81200 JoEllen Mon, 19 Dec 2011 22:15:10 +0000 http://blog.drphil.com/?p=2011#comment-81200 Dear Dr. Phil, Please, please, please consider expanding this much needed program to parochial schools as well. I grew up in in a working class neighborhood in the Bronx in NY. My parents struggled to send 3 kids to catholic elementary and secondary schools. We had an extremely bare bones music "program". Once a week we sat in the gym while while the church organist played the piano and we sang songs. I am a teacher in a Catholic school, and I think, in these hard economic times, that this program would be beneficial to any or all schools. Dear Dr. Phil,

Please, please, please consider expanding this much needed program to parochial schools as well. I grew up in in a working class neighborhood in the Bronx in NY. My parents struggled to send 3 kids to catholic elementary and secondary schools. We had an extremely bare bones music “program”. Once a week we sat in the gym while while the church organist played the piano and we sang songs.

I am a teacher in a Catholic school, and I think, in these hard economic times, that this program would be beneficial to any or all schools.

]]> By: Gail http://blog.drphil.com/2009/12/10/music-to-my-ears/comment-page-1/#comment-17629 Gail Thu, 07 Oct 2010 02:27:47 +0000 http://blog.drphil.com/?p=2011#comment-17629 Bullying is worse today because it is so global. It may not feel worse to the victim, but at least the whole world didn't know about it. Dr. Phil, thank you for exposing bullying for the evil that it is. When children are raised to do unto others, they don't know what to do about bullying! Bullying is worse today because it is so global. It may not feel worse to the victim, but at least the whole world didn’t know about it. Dr. Phil, thank you for exposing bullying for the evil that it is. When children are raised to do unto others, they don’t know what to do about bullying!

]]> By: Gail http://blog.drphil.com/2009/12/10/music-to-my-ears/comment-page-1/#comment-17628 Gail Thu, 07 Oct 2010 02:25:11 +0000 http://blog.drphil.com/?p=2011#comment-17628 Dr. Phil, I was pretty much awakened by your show tonight. The young man who committed suicide because of cyber bullying has my heart. My older brother was bullied from kindergarten through graduation and beyond. He is an alcoholic whose trek in life has been a hell hole of poor self esteem. If survival in a classroom and afterschool is your focus, how can you learn? As his younger sister, I have survivor syndrome. Life is just not fair. My heart goes out to those who are bullied today. If we had a GWB I am sure my brother would have jumped. Dr. Phil, I was pretty much awakened by your show tonight. The young man who committed suicide because of cyber bullying has my heart. My older brother was bullied from kindergarten through graduation and beyond. He is an alcoholic whose trek in life has been a hell hole of poor self esteem. If survival in a classroom and afterschool is your focus, how can you learn? As his younger sister, I have survivor syndrome. Life is just not fair. My heart goes out to those who are bullied today. If we had a GWB I am sure my brother would have jumped.

]]> By: Lisa Burghardt http://blog.drphil.com/2009/12/10/music-to-my-ears/comment-page-1/#comment-7749 Lisa Burghardt Sun, 27 Dec 2009 22:20:22 +0000 http://blog.drphil.com/?p=2011#comment-7749 I really enjoyed this show. I played the flute for 6 years. Music gave me confidence and kept me away from drugs. These children have the opportunity to give have something to do after school. This will also give them a chance to learn a skill to either join an orchestra or a rock band. Kudos to the "Little Kids Rock Across America" program. I really enjoyed this show.

I played the flute for 6 years. Music gave me confidence and kept me away from drugs.

These children have the opportunity to give have something to do after school. This will also give them a chance to learn a skill to either join an orchestra or a rock band.

Kudos to the “Little Kids Rock Across America” program.

]]> By: prefer anonymous http://blog.drphil.com/2009/12/10/music-to-my-ears/comment-page-1/#comment-7686 prefer anonymous Wed, 23 Dec 2009 15:35:36 +0000 http://blog.drphil.com/?p=2011#comment-7686 I am a classical musician. My interest has been in classical music ever since I was a young child. I had a slight interest in rock in the 60's, but that faded away. When I was a child, we watched Leonard Bernstein and Vladimir Horowitz on television. I don't understand why, with so many TV channels available, classical music has been excluded from television. The few classical radio stations that remain play a watered down menu of waltzes, divertimentos and overtures and provide a completely false impression of the real classical literature. Local orchestra boards think that they will attract more listeners by watering down their programs. Their mediocre programming has driven away the base of real classical music lovers. Fortunately this is not so true in a place like Los Angeles, and you in Southern California have a new conductor. Oprah had Lang Lang on, but they had him playing a piece of virtuosity rather than a lyrical, intellectual or expressive composition. You never see a real opera on TV, but such programs could be very accessible with subtitles. The problem is the obliteration of our beautiful classical tradition by the mass media. One other coment - the Western culture is not the only culture that has beautiful classical music traditions. India and China, for example, have very fine traditions. It is a shame to see how Bollywood kitsch is weakening the Indian tradition. Asian classical music can have a very calming effect for mental health, like yoga. I am a classical musician. My interest has been in classical music ever since I was a young child. I had a slight interest in rock in the 60’s, but that faded away. When I was a child, we watched Leonard Bernstein and Vladimir Horowitz on television. I don’t understand why, with so many TV channels available, classical music has been excluded from television. The few classical radio stations that remain play a watered down menu of waltzes, divertimentos and overtures and provide a completely false impression of the real classical literature. Local orchestra boards think that they will attract more listeners by watering down their programs. Their mediocre programming has driven away the base of real classical music lovers. Fortunately this is not so true in a place like Los Angeles, and you in Southern California have a new conductor. Oprah had Lang Lang on, but they had him playing a piece of virtuosity rather than a lyrical, intellectual or expressive composition. You never see a real opera on TV, but such programs could be very accessible with subtitles. The problem is the obliteration of our beautiful classical tradition by the mass media. One other coment – the Western culture is not the only culture that has beautiful classical music traditions. India and China, for example, have very fine traditions. It is a shame to see how Bollywood kitsch is weakening the Indian tradition. Asian classical music can have a very calming effect for mental health, like yoga.

]]> By: Tannis http://blog.drphil.com/2009/12/10/music-to-my-ears/comment-page-1/#comment-7679 Tannis Fri, 18 Dec 2009 21:58:14 +0000 http://blog.drphil.com/?p=2011#comment-7679 Dr. Phil, I am from Manitoba, Canada. I'm wondering if you know if we would have an organization like CASA up here or if it is only an American Organization? Dr. Phil,
I am from Manitoba, Canada. I’m wondering if you know if we would have an organization like CASA up here or if it is only an American Organization?

]]> By: Kate Melcher http://blog.drphil.com/2009/12/10/music-to-my-ears/comment-page-1/#comment-7669 Kate Melcher Fri, 18 Dec 2009 01:24:48 +0000 http://blog.drphil.com/?p=2011#comment-7669 Thank you Dr. Phil for this insightful blog. I truly believe music is healing for children, and we should put more focus on this gift we have been given. My son is nine years old, and he has received an abundance of love from myself, his step-dad, and grandparents. All of the love in the world would not penetrate the wall of anger he erected. His father, and I split when he was two, we did the customary court custody proceedings, and I did get full custody, and his dad got visitation every other weekend....splitting holiday's etc. His father had his issues, as we all do, but never did I believe Preston was feeling a lack of love from his Dad. It started with an out of place tantrum, and some tears. It took quite a while for his Step-dad, and I to get to the root of his change in behavior. It came out one evening...all in a jumble of words. He told me he believed his father did not love, or care about him. We told him over, and over again how that was wrong...his father loves him, and cares very much. All our words fell on deaf ears. He became withdrawn, and seemingly depressed. The only time I saw him crack a true smile, was when he pulled out the guitar we had given him for Christmas. I suggested to him, that he make a list of things that made him feel good. We worked to think of everything that made him smile. Most of what was on that list, were musical instruments, and playing them. This affirmed my belief in the power of healing that music has. When it has such a profound effect on my young son's feelings, I think that kids, and adults need something to believe in. Music takes away the hurt, and he is also doing an activity that will benefit his mind, body, and soul. I think it is so important to encourage children to explore their interests....music, or otherwise. We still struggle with the anger he has, and we want to get him therapy...Until we can find a therapist that will work for less money ( Insurance won't cover, and we are on a limited income), music, a lot of love from us, listening ears, and will have to help. I will keep searching for a therapist, and I pray that my son can feel our love. Thank you Dr. Phil, we watch every show, and I love your blog! :) Kate Thank you Dr. Phil for this insightful blog. I truly believe music is healing for children, and we should put more focus on this gift we have been given.
My son is nine years old, and he has received an abundance of love from myself, his step-dad, and grandparents. All of the love in the world would not penetrate the wall of anger he erected.
His father, and I split when he was two, we did the customary court custody proceedings, and I did get full custody, and his dad got visitation every other weekend….splitting holiday’s etc. His father had his issues, as we all do, but never did I believe Preston was feeling a lack of love from his Dad. It started with an out of place tantrum, and some tears. It took quite a while for his Step-dad, and I to get to the root of his change in behavior. It came out one evening…all in a jumble of words. He told me he believed his father did not love, or care about him. We told him over, and over again how that was wrong…his father loves him, and cares very much. All our words fell on deaf ears. He became withdrawn, and seemingly depressed. The only time I saw him crack a true smile, was when he pulled out the guitar we had given him for Christmas. I suggested to him, that he make a list of things that made him feel good. We worked to think of everything that made him smile. Most of what was on that list, were musical instruments, and playing them.
This affirmed my belief in the power of healing that music has. When it has such a profound effect on my young son’s feelings, I think that kids, and adults need something to believe in. Music takes away the hurt, and he is also doing an activity that will benefit his mind, body, and soul. I think it is so important to encourage children to explore their interests….music, or otherwise.
We still struggle with the anger he has, and we want to get him therapy…Until we can find a therapist that will work for less money ( Insurance won’t cover, and we are on a limited income), music, a lot of love from us, listening ears, and will have to help. I will keep searching for a therapist, and I pray that my son can feel our love.
Thank you Dr. Phil, we watch every show, and I love your blog! :)
Kate

]]> By: Debbie http://blog.drphil.com/2009/12/10/music-to-my-ears/comment-page-1/#comment-7659 Debbie Thu, 17 Dec 2009 14:31:39 +0000 http://blog.drphil.com/?p=2011#comment-7659 Good idea. Nice for the kids. But what about classical music? There have been many people who have used their musical talents to pull themselves out of poverty, and who were "discovered" by a choir or band director. Sometimes discovery does not happen until college, (such as the operatic tenor Stanford Olsen and Princeton University composer Steve Mackey) but not everyone can afford to go to college, and when it comes to learning a musical instrument, in most cases it requires many years of practice, beginning in childhood. Good idea. Nice for the kids. But what about classical music? There have been many people who have used their musical talents to pull themselves out of poverty, and who were “discovered” by a choir or band director. Sometimes discovery does not happen until college, (such as the operatic tenor Stanford Olsen and Princeton University composer Steve Mackey) but not everyone can afford to go to college, and when it comes to learning a musical instrument, in most cases it requires many years of practice, beginning in childhood.

]]> By: The Bedbug Blog http://blog.drphil.com/2009/12/10/music-to-my-ears/comment-page-1/#comment-7658 The Bedbug Blog Thu, 17 Dec 2009 13:28:37 +0000 http://blog.drphil.com/?p=2011#comment-7658 Music can help children to navigate through life. When others fail them, gifted children always have their music as a comfort. Many genius-level children direct their innate gifts into music, with astonishing results. It is to be hoped that more schools will cater to students with special gifts, so that these students can develop their potential. Music can help children to navigate through life. When others fail them, gifted children always have their music as a comfort. Many genius-level children direct their innate gifts into music, with astonishing results.

It is to be hoped that more schools will cater to students with special gifts, so that these students can develop their potential.

]]> By: Elin http://blog.drphil.com/2009/12/10/music-to-my-ears/comment-page-1/#comment-7656 Elin Thu, 17 Dec 2009 01:23:42 +0000 http://blog.drphil.com/?p=2011#comment-7656 Hello Dr.Phil! You don't have to post this because it hasn't enything to do with your blogg!... I wrote one time ago that I wanted to write you a letter even if I live in Norway. I still think about it!....but it seems that I will get help here where I live now!! I just get wors and I feel I am on my way downhill.....but anyway....I should wish I lived in USA so I could ask you for help! I just have to be a little bit shelfish and get treatment so I can be the mother I want to be again....And find back to myself..being the artist that I have been hiding for a long time now! Paint and draw is what makes me happy! ..I think I write you a letter .......:) /Elin... Hello Dr.Phil!
You don’t have to post this because it hasn’t enything to do with your blogg!…
I wrote one time ago that I wanted to write you a letter even if I live in Norway.
I still think about it!….but it seems that I will get help here where I live now!!
I just get wors and I feel I am on my way downhill…..but anyway….I should wish I lived in USA so I could ask you for help! I just have to be a little bit shelfish and get treatment so I can be the mother I want to be again….And find back to myself..being the artist that I have been hiding for a long time now! Paint and draw is what makes me happy!
..I think I write you a letter …….:)
/Elin…

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