{"id":14078,"date":"2025-03-20T08:17:40","date_gmt":"2025-03-20T08:17:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news4you.fit\/?p=14078"},"modified":"2025-03-20T08:20:18","modified_gmt":"2025-03-20T08:20:18","slug":"family-performance-ella-protsenko-teaches-dance-monkey-on-piano-but-theres-a-shocking-twist-when-karolina-and-leo-join-in","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news4you.fit\/?p=14078","title":{"rendered":"FAMILY PERFORMANCE: Ella Protsenko Teaches \u201cDance Monkey\u201d on Piano\u2014But There\u2019s a Shocking Twist When Karolina and Leo Join In!"},"content":{"rendered":"<header class=\"entry-header\">\n<div class=\"entry-meta\"><\/div>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<div id=\"idlastshow\"><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/news4you.fit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/470579594_122132756426383119_2294728779820845195_n.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/OxDCobBHyN8\/hqdefault.jpg\" alt=\"Mom teaches &quot;Dance Monkey&quot; | Karolina Protsenko plays piano - YouTube\" width=\"480\" height=\"360\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-10\"><\/div>\n<p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"71\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"71\">Carolina\u2019s Musical Journey: From Guitar to Piano in Just Two Months<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"73\" data-end=\"443\">Hey guys! So, here\u2019s the story: I was cooking in the kitchen when Carolina came up to me and said, \u201cMom, you know, it\u2019s easier to play guitar than piano, and I like it better because when I\u2019m playing guitar, I can sing too!\u201d She\u2019s been playing guitar for a couple of months now, but she felt a bit limited when it came to singing and playing the piano at the same time.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"445\" data-end=\"687\">I told her, \u201cOkay, how about I show you a song you can instantly learn on the piano? It\u2019ll be easy for you, and you\u2019ll be able to sing while playing!\u201d Carolina was excited to give it a try, and that\u2019s when we decided to learn a song together.<\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-11\"><\/div>\n<p data-start=\"689\" data-end=\"1044\">We started with \u201cDance Monkey\u201d \u2013 a fun and catchy tune that anyone can play and sing to with a little practice. The beauty of the song is that it\u2019s simple to learn and sounds great even when you\u2019re just starting out. Carolina was a natural at it, and within moments, she was playing and singing along, surprising both of us with how quickly she caught on.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1046\" data-end=\"1085\">And here\u2019s a little clip of us playing:<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1087\" data-end=\"1115\"><em data-start=\"1087\" data-end=\"1112\">\u201cThey say, oh my dear\u2026\u201d<\/em>\u00a0<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/15.0.3\/svg\/1f3b6.svg\" alt=\"\ud83c\udfb6\" \/><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1117\" data-end=\"1336\">It was such a proud moment! Carolina was grinning ear-to-ear, singing and playing piano at the same time. It felt like a mini concert in our living room, and I couldn\u2019t have been prouder of how quickly she picked it up.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1338\" data-end=\"1525\">After finishing the song, Carolina said, \u201cThank you, Mom, for teaching me \u2018Dance Monkey\u2019 on the piano! I love it. I love the piano too now!\u201d And of course, we celebrated with a high five!<\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-12\">\n<p><strong>Related:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/news4you.fit\/?p=12299\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Karolina Protsenko Transforms a Beach into a Concert Hall with Her Violin, Leaving Beachgoers Awestruck Watch Oscar<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/news4you.fit\/?p=12303\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Stembridge and Karolina Protsenko\u2019s Jaw-Dropping \u201cStand By Me\u201d Duet on the Streets, Leaving Passersby in Awe<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/news4you.fit\/?p=12306\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Teen Violinist Karolina Protsenko\u2019s Heartwarming Cover of Lauren Daigle\u2019s \u2018You Say\u2019 Stuns Viewers<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/news4you.fit\/?p=12310\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Karolina Protsenko and Her Mother\u2019s \u201cHallelujah\u201d Performance Will Leave You Speechless With Its Emotional Power<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p data-start=\"1527\" data-end=\"1722\">But the best part? Little Leo, even though he\u2019s just four, helped out by providing moral support and cheering us on! He\u2019s got the sweetest spirit, and we all laughed and had so much fun together.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1724\" data-end=\"1952\">It\u2019s amazing how music can bring us closer and create such joyful memories. Carolina\u2019s excitement for learning piano now is just so inspiring, and I\u2019m so happy I could help her discover the magic of playing and singing together.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1954\" data-end=\"2135\">So, for anyone out there thinking about learning to play piano or singing while playing, \u201cDance Monkey\u201d is a great song to start with. It\u2019s catchy, fun, and pretty easy to pick up!<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2137\" data-end=\"2262\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Thanks for reading along, and don\u2019t forget to encourage your kids (or anyone) to explore music\u2014it\u2019s such a beautiful gift.\u00a0<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/15.0.3\/svg\/1f60a.svg\" alt=\"\ud83d\ude0a\" \/><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Mom teaches &quot;Dance Monkey&quot; | Karolina Protsenko plays piano\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/OxDCobBHyN8?feature=oembed\" width=\"790\" height=\"444\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-origwidth=\"790\" data-origheight=\"444\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Carolina\u2019s Musical Journey: From Guitar to Piano in Just Two Months Hey guys! 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