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<p>The drums however were <strong>calling her.</strong>  We signed her up for lessons a few years ago, finally.  She took to the lessons immediately and didn't want to miss any.Every week after her lessons she would look at this drum kit in the store.  We were concerned about buying something that would not get used but ultimately she (<strong>thanks Grandma</strong>) got it.</p>

<p><img src="http://carltonmatthews.com/content/images/2018/02/IMG_0825.JPG" alt=""></p>

<p><img src="http://carltonmatthews.com/content/images/2018/02/IMG_0873.JPG" alt=""></p>

<p>She continued with her lessons, and her practice at home.</p>

<p><img src="http://carltonmatthews.com/content/images/2018/02/IMG_1453-2.JPG" alt="">
<img src="http://carltonmatthews.com/content/images/2018/02/IMG_1534.JPG" alt=""></p>

<p>Then this happened</p>

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<p>And This</p>

<iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/9orXokBr01Q?rel=0" frameborder="0" allow="autoplay; encrypted-media" allowfullscreen></iframe>

<p>This</p>

<iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/kg3qZqPupr4?rel=0" frameborder="0" allow="autoplay; encrypted-media" allowfullscreen></iframe>

<p>And finally this one</p>

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<p>Shout out to her drum coach <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/mpddrummer">Chris Johnson</a>.  He has been awesome.</p>

<p>I couldn't be prouder of the work she has been doing.  Continue to work on your craft.  It might seem slow but it is worth it.</p>

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<p><strong>Go Go GO!</strong></p>]]></description><link>http://carltonmatthews.com/proud-dad-moment-year-of-doing/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">4fea6dc1-9a51-4a2b-86d4-41f9e4f388a2</guid><category><![CDATA[dreams]]></category><category><![CDATA[year of doing]]></category><category><![CDATA[focus]]></category><category><![CDATA[drums]]></category><category><![CDATA[#dadlife]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Carlton Matthews]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 13 Feb 2018 13:02:08 GMT</pubDate></item></channel></rss>