Meet the "Lookerson's"

[Paul T Williams]

Good thoughts, David,

How have you all handled the retirement homes?  I get little old ladys 
trying to hum along with notes being tuned, or standing over me for some 
time and then ask "What are you doing" or across the room to their deaf 
friends saying" I don't know what he's playing, but I wish he'd 
stop!"(That one always makes me quietly chuckle :>))

PW




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I don't mind having an audience, particularly if they take an interest. I 
think it would be a bit un-nerving if the whole family sat silently and 
watched, though. I would defintely try and engage them in some way.

The variety of responses shown by children is interesting. I love it when 
they show an interest.  I find it weird when, as sometimes happens, 
they're 
in the room but completely ignore me.  I always try and address a remark 
or 
two, to see what happens.  One little boy and girl in a house recently, 
answered in monosyllables and returned to their silent play with their 
toys. 
Strange.

In the case of a small child who comes up to the piano and starts thumping 

keys while I am trying to tune, I fold my hands in my lap and if they're 
old 
enough for language, say "Well now, I can't do my thing until you're 
finished, so I'll just wait".  It's not up to me to tell them what to do 
in 
their own house. Hopefully the parent gets the message that the piano 
isn't 
getting tuned, and intervenes!

Best,

David. 



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