Speaker 1
I have 3 children below the age of 9. I work as a librarian in the city. My name means grown up in german. I love playing the flute. I go to work by boat everyday.
Speaker 2
I am athletic. My favorite drink is coffee. I live in the big city. I am an artist. I have a dog.
Speaker 1
I have kids. My oldest kid is 9. I play instruments. I like iced cappucinos. I play the flute.
Speaker 2
I love kids. I have a dog. I speak German. I like to paint. I play drums. I like black coffee.
Speaker 1
Hey do you like kids?
Speaker 2
Hey love them but always seeing them where I live.
Speaker 1
I actually have kids... All of which are younger than 9! It is tough!
Speaker 2
I'm sure! I have my dog instead of kids.
Speaker 1
Do you speak any german?
Speaker 2
Yes, I travel for my sports so I have to know some german..
Speaker 1
Do you know how to say "grown up" in german? Tell me.
Speaker 2
I wish! I like to paint instead of know that kinda stuff.
Speaker 1
You could always google it for me and let me know ;). Do you like instruments?
Speaker 2
Kinda. My dog barks when I play.
Speaker 1
You play too? What do you play?
Speaker 2
I play drums with my paintburshes and drink coffee.
Speaker 1
Coffee is addicting. I like iced cappucinos. I play the flute.
Speaker 2
Nice!i like a black coffee.
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Speaker 1
I have kids. My oldest kid is 9. I play instruments. I like iced cappucinos. I play the flute.
Speaker 2
I love kids. I have a dog. I speak German. I like to paint. I play drums. I like black coffee.
Speaker 1
I am teaching my kids to play instruments. We are going to start a family band.
Speaker 2
That is so cool!!! If you need any help with the drums, just let me know! My dad used to help me practice. I have such great memories of those days.
Speaker 1
Drums are an instrument I've never learned. I can play several but the flute is my favorite. I hope my kids enjoy it too.
Speaker 2
I'm sure they will. They have a great role model to look up to!
Speaker 1
I think it's going to take a lot of coffee to keep my patience up while teaching them though, lol.
Speaker 2
Haha! Is your significant other going to help you?
Speaker 1
He always does the best he can, but this is mostly my thing with the kids. Starting up a band with them will be so much fun.  Kids are great.
Speaker 2
They really are! Plus, like I said earlier, I am totally here to help and support you if you need it! You can be like the modern day Partridge Family!
Speaker 1
Oh goodness, that sounds so crazy!  It's nice having someone so supportive in my life that also loves kids
Speaker 2
Glad to hear it! That's what friends are for. So, what is your favorite beginner song to teach on the flute?
Speaker 1
I always think of the first song I learned, "Hot Cross Buns."  It's sorta cheesey, but simple.
Speaker 2
I remember learning that on the recorder when I was 6! What a great choice!!! 
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Speaker 1
I have kids. My oldest kid is 9. I play instruments. I like iced cappucinos. I play the flute. I don't play the drums. The flute is favorite instrument to play. I'm teaching my kids to play musical instruments. My family is starting a family band. I drink coffee. I have a significant other who uses he/him pronouns. The first song I ever learned was "Hot Cross Buns.
Speaker 2
I love kids. I have a dog. I speak German. I like to paint. I like black coffee.  I have nice memories of my dad helping me learn to play drums. I learned to play "Hot Cross Buns" on the recorder when I was six years old.
Speaker 1
My oldest really wants to learn the drums. Can you recommend a decent but inexpensive beginner drum set for a 9-year-old?
Speaker 2
Well, I can't think of one off the top of my head but I'll check it out for you. How's the progress with the family band?
Speaker 1
Slow...I'm i'm like Paul McCartney in Wings here and they are just letting me down
Speaker 2
Haha, I guess it is hard to get the kids to take it seriously. But do they like playing music?
Speaker 1
Well they have enjoyed it, but if I hear chopsticks on the piano played poorly again i'm rolling it out the window
Speaker 2
Oh yeah, I bet that can be frustrating. Maybe you can offer them some reward or incentive for playing along  well.
Speaker 1
Well I guess I could withold their daily popsicle intake if they make mistakes, but that seems like an argument waiting to happen
Speaker 2
But instead of taking something away as punishment you could offer something more as a reward. Kids usually respond better to that.
Speaker 1
Hmm...I think if I let them have any more popsicles it borders on child abuse...we are walking a fine line now 
Speaker 2
Maybe you could reward them with something other than popsicles. What about cookies or puppies?
Speaker 1
Cookies feels more of the same and I don't think I can train a puppy to play an instrument for the family band experience
Speaker 2
Some dogs seem to love music. I think it could work and the kids would love it, surely.
6 days
Speaker 1
I have kids. My oldest kid is 9 and  wants to be a drummer. I play instruments. I like iced cappucinos. I play the flute. I don't play the drums. The flute is favorite instrument to play. I'm teaching my kids to play musical instruments. My family is starting a family band. I drink coffee. I have a significant other who uses he/him pronouns. The first song I ever learned was "Hot Cross Buns. We own a piano. My kids love popsicles.
Speaker 2
I love kids. I have a dog. I speak German. I like to paint. I like black coffee.  I have nice memories of my dad helping me learn to play drums. I learned to play "Hot Cross Buns" on the recorder when I was six years old. I believe in rewarding kids as opposed to punishing them. I think cookies and puppies make good rewards.
Speaker 1
My nine year old is starting drum lessons soon. He's very excited!
Speaker 2
wow, very good to hear that. I am sure that you will have one good member of the band soon. 
Speaker 1
Maybe! I will have to get used to hearing all the banging... Do you play any instruments other than the recorder?
Speaker 2
hehe agree with you. At the beginning it must be annoying, once he plays well you will love it. I can play some songs by guitar. But not good enough tho. Thinking one day I will take a class from you
Speaker 1
I love teaching, that would be fun. I look forward to it. What kind of dog do you have?
Speaker 2
Can you teach me piano? I am dreaming that I play the songs by piano. I have Golden retriever he is very good doggy
Speaker 1
I can teach piano. I know the basics. I am a better piano teacher than player. Awww, I bet he's adoreable.
Speaker 2
Nice. I am so happy to have a good teacher now. Any plan to have a dog?
Speaker 1
We've talked about it, but if the band takes off, I think it would be hard to care for it. So we are waiting to see what happens. Did you rescue him?
Speaker 2
Yes there are plenty job to do, but you will get more happiness from your pet. Def sometimes I have to do that. My dog is like my kid
Speaker 1
That's so amazing. I'm happy for you. 
Speaker 2
thank you. Btw how many kids do you have? All of them can play piano?
12 days
Speaker 1
I have kids. My oldest kid is 9 and  wants to be a drummer. I play instruments. I like iced cappucinos. I play the flute. I don't play the drums. The flute is favorite instrument to play. I'm teaching my kids to play musical instruments. My family is starting a family band. I teach guitar. I can teach piano basics. I can play piano. I drink coffee. I have a significant other who uses he/him pronouns. The first song I ever learned was "Hot Cross Buns. We own a piano. My kids love popsicles. I have a nine-year-old who will be starting drum lessons soon. I am in a band. I might get a dog in the future.
Speaker 2
I love kids. I speak German. I like to paint. I like black coffee.  I have nice memories of my dad helping me learn to play drums. I learned to play "Hot Cross Buns" on the recorder when I was six years old. I believe in rewarding kids as opposed to punishing them. I think cookies and puppies make good rewards. I play some guitar, but I'm not very good. I might take a class sometime. I have a Golden Retriever. My dog is like a kid to me.
Speaker 1
What types of things do you like to paint?
Speaker 2
At present I like landscapes. But I like to branch out often and incorporate different things. What do you like to play?
Speaker 1
that's cool, do you ever sell your paintings? I play classical at the moment, but would like to try some new styles so I can duet with my son when he learns the drums
Speaker 2
Some get sold, but it happens passively. I don't like to have money as a motivator in that section of my life. Classical is cool. I should indulge in more of it. I always enjoy it when I do. So what do the kids seem to like?
Speaker 1
that's interesting, I'll have to get a look at your pieces some time. My son is mostly into the latest pop songs, but I know his teacher is quite into rock so that might influence him. What style do you like to play on frums?
Speaker 2
Blues an rock are what I like most. They are just fun! I have been listening to a lot of techno and house music which makes me want to learn to play on the computer too, but I don't really know where to start with that. 
Speaker 1
wow that's quite a change of styles for you, do you think you'll get lessons to try and learn the techno/house styles?
Speaker 2
It is quite a range. I'm older now and I get board. New is good, and there is good to be found in just about everything. Listening to classic rock and pop gets old fast for me. I haven't looked into lessons, but maybe I should. I imagine it could easily happen on line. 
Speaker 1
yes that's a good idea, you can learn a lot of things online these days! Have you still been working on learning guitar as well?
Speaker 2
I have. Its fun but it doesn't come as easily to me as the drums did, yet. Have you considered playing the base? Could go well with your sons drum kit.
Speaker 1
that's a good idea, I am quite open to the idea of learning another instrument. I should definitely look into it
Speaker 2
What I need is some good coffee to keep up with all the things I want to focus on! I broke my french press, maybe it's time for a new coffee toy.
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