Finding time to practice with 4 kids

[AndyTravis]

Not easy, but while the two older daughters (2 and 9) played shop in the bedroom.

Iris and I did some practice with the blue monkey  keeping time.

Anyone else got innovative ideas to keep playing while interacting with the kids...

[Sibob]

So you’ve lost a kid already? Lol

Si

[AndyTravis]

11 minutes ago, Sibob said:

So you’ve lost a kid already? Lol

Si

No he’s on his way back from Cornwall, been bodyboarding/surfing with his grandad 😉

Edited August 10, 2018 by AndyTravis

[tthiggins]

Have you thought of becoming a reggae bass player [ less practice required ]

Family man Barret has 52 kids 🤣

[fleabag]

Finding time to practice with 4 kids

So you're in a  5 piece ?

 

[AndyTravis]

3 minutes ago, fleabag said:

Finding time to practice with 4 kids

So you're in a  5 piece ?

 

Not too far from reality...

[AndyTravis]

7 minutes ago, tthiggins said:

Have you thought of becoming a reggae bass player [ less practice required ]

Family man Barret has 52 kids 🤣

Not sure Mrs Travis could carry another 48

[Reggaebass]

14 minutes ago, tthiggins said:

Have you thought of becoming a reggae bass player [ less practice required ]

Family man Barret has 52 kids 🤣

I must be practicing too much I’ve only got 2 kids

[steantval]

1 hour ago, AndyTravis said:

No he’s on his way back from Cornwall, been bodyboarding/surfing with his grandad 😉

They both have the same name and who is Tom 😀😀

[AndyTravis]

1 hour ago, steantval said:

They both have the same name and who is Tom 😀😀

O’Neill is an odd choice, but it’s a traditional family name...Tom is a local one legged pool shark who does a tasty (and reasonably priced) body boards...

Incidentally my father in law (O’Neill Clarke III) also claims he invented cropped trousers and Wet suits but wasn’t making much money until he incorporated the two inventions...😉

Edited August 10, 2018 by AndyTravis

[Burns-bass]

I have two kids and I don’t get to prescribe either!

[Yank]

Your father in law is in great shape and your son looks like he thinks he's king of the ocean.  Great pic!  I bet they're both bada$$ on those boards.

[AndyTravis]

2 hours ago, Yank said:

Your father in law is in great shape and your son looks like he thinks he's king of the ocean.  Great pic!  I bet they're both bada$$ on those boards.

65 last week and 5 years cancer free, very cool man - I’ve known him for 30 years.

black belt in judo too...😳

Dan thinks the world of him and yes, he does think he’s a surfing hero

Edited August 11, 2018 by AndyTravis

[arthurhenry]

First thing in the morning before anyone else is up works best for me. When mine were very young and woke up early, I just put them in their chair and they watched me practise. An occasional dip of the headstock towards them seemed to keep them entertained (if not my playing!).

[AndyTravis]

My two year old says “bass song” and then does her “bass dance”

 

very odd

[bassbiscuits]

He's a bit too big for the sling now but this was a year ago when my lad was one.

He actually went to sleep one time. 

Now he still likes listening to me playing bass so I can get about 10 mins done before he gets bored and kicks off.  

[mentalextra]

Make the most of it! As soon as your kids hit 14 just reaching for your bass will empty the room!😁

[lozkerr]

18 hours ago, mentalextra said:

Make the most of it! As soon as your kids hit 14 just reaching for your bass will empty the room!😁

That's worth knowing 😉

[uk_lefty]

I've got one kid. I don't practice much at all. When I do it's headphones on, playing through new songs for the band set. Most new covers I learn by ear or a quick reference to tabs or chord charts. It's hard work juggling it all, especially when there's a commute for the day job. 

[Pea Turgh]

3 little darlings.  Practice?  I remember that word....

[Happy Jack]

I only got as far as having the two kids, but I practised every night for years by playing through a pjb Bass Buddy and decent headphones.

It's what Bedtime is for ...

[discreet]

3 hours ago, Happy Jack said:

It's what Bedtime is for ...

Yes, I'm more of a night person. But now the boy is 16 he stays up later than I do.

[Daz39]

I have 3 sprogs and never get the time to play, I don't even have space. the instruments are crammed into the space next to my books in my bedroom (the ones not in the loft or garage), and there are always chores or DIY tasks to do!

[uk_lefty]

36 minutes ago, Daz39 said:

I have 3 sprogs and never get the time to play, I don't even have space. the instruments are crammed into the space next to my books in my bedroom (the ones not in the loft or garage), and there are always chores or DIY tasks to do!

Me too

[discreet]

Tsk! Pah! Far too late to complain about lack of time now. One has to commit either to being a good bass player and keeping one's pants on, OR banging it on the table and rogering anyone within grappling distance at every opportunity.

Unfortunately I did neither.

Edited August 13, 2018 by discreet