“Is it too early for Christmas music?”
“Dear artists who release holiday albums today: I HATE YOU”
“I’m downloading this Christmas album, when is it appropriate to begin listening to it?”
There’s no doubt about it, the holidays are coming! I’ve watched my various social media streams become full of comments about holiday music, and I will admit, yesterday I sat down and played some holiday tunes at the piano.
While I may already be mixing holiday music into my personal musical life, I tend to hold off until the second week of December before introducing it in sessions unless specifically requested. To me, holiday music is special, and I like to limit it to just that time of year.
What are your thoughts? When is it “legal” to pull out your holiday tunes? Personally? Professionally? Share some of your favorite holiday tunes in the comments!
Yesterday I wrote out a picking version of Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree for the ukulele for a student. We both had a wide-eyed look at her lesson yesterday and she had a huge smile:) I asked her if it was too early and she said…no…if I don’t start now, I might not know it in time. So…I think it’s legal to teach Christmas music with older children now:) I’m not sure about the rest of us…!
That is such an awesome response from your student!!! That was what I was telling myself when I asked myself why on earth I bought a christmas boo for piano. Have to practice now!!