In this episode of the Go Dad Go podcast, host Garrett Fredrick chats with Benjamin Knitch about fatherhood and the importance of music education. They discuss the challenges of waking up early as parents, the changes in sleep patterns during adolescence, and the pride of seeing their children's musical talents. Benjamin emphasizes the importance of not pushing children into fame and the need to balance a child's aspirations with the parent's dreams. They also explore ways to inspire a love for music in children and the state of music education in schools. Benjamin shares his musical project, 'Life Review,' and encourages parents to bond with their children through music.

Takeaways

• Waking up early as parents can be challenging, but it provides a quiet time before the children wake up.
• Adolescence brings changes in sleep patterns, and it's important to understand and support these changes.
• Parents should avoid pushing their children into fame and instead focus on their child's genuine interests and emotional well-being.
• Inspiring a love for music in children can be done through bonding activities like playing instruments together and encouraging practice.
• Music education in schools is important, but its funding and prioritization can vary. Parents can support music education by advocating for its inclusion in the curriculum.