Family of 12 Instrument Cost Roll Call (part 2) 🥰😘🎻

[@AlexRiversMusic]

Seeing how professional violinists normally spend 6 figures or more on their instrument this doesn’t really shock me and it is so worth it when you find the one. Also, a good bow is just as important as a good violin! This video is really wholesome.

[@YourPupsBestFriendNY]

My father was the dean of the Juilliard school for a while, retired not too long ago. Cool to see families like this still exist. I played cello for a while but decided instruments weren't my thing. Got to meet some amazing artists through his connections though, shoutout Yo-Yo Ma! He was so nice to me when i was a kid. Good luck with everything!

[@TheHappyCaravan]

Thank you so much! It’s fun to meet other musicians!❤️

[@elizabethdaniels3127]

​@@TheHappyCaravan thanks for sharing your family with me

[@miarosenblatttinkjian4232]

No way my grandfather was on the school board of Julliard like 29 years ago and Yo-Yo Ma buys glasses from my father he’s amazing with kids like myself

[@adia990]

Yo-Yo Ma’s wife is my teacher’s sister!

[@LightYagami675S]

That’s crazy Yo-yo ma is actually my dad!

[@FlagCutie]

The fact that all the older siblings clapped after the baby played makes me smile! ❤

[@AvaTuttle188]

Ya same

[@meltedgingerbreadmusic81]

Bro has a whole orchestra living in the house

[@elizabethdaniels3127]

I truly appreciate your children's talents

[@TheHappyCaravan]

🙏❤️Thank you!❤️

[@143Chelley_Chelle]

I absolutely could listen to your famiky play Bach all day. Bach is good for cleaning, cooking, relaxing etc. On the practice video where they were performing "say a little prayer", that was stunning. Honestly Bach and Mozart is all i have ever really listened to, your family is bringing me an appreciation for classical music that i did not know i had. Thank you all for sharinf with us.

[@TheHappyCaravan]

Thank you! We really appreciate it!❤️

[@gnju9xd]

But what you get is priceless on so many levels!

[@marciasmusic3010]

Beautiful instruments.. beautiful children.. gorgeous playing!! 🎶🎶❤️❤️👏🏻👏🏻

[@TheHappyCaravan]

Thank you!🙏❤️

[@Girlwaviolin]

Agree with you!😊

[@TheHappyCaravan]

🙏❤️

[@1sweetmess]

Moses is already learning and learning fast! 🥰

[@TheHappyCaravan]

🥹Yes! He loves that little cello!

[@alanparadise3139]

Melody is so darn cute. I just want too pick her up and squeeze her with HUGS AND KISSES such a sweetheart Melody. XXXXXXOOO All your kids are beautiful and talented.

[@TheHappyCaravan]

🙏❤️

[@debbiehill254]

With the talent this beautiful family has they will make back that money through performances.

[@TheHappyCaravan]

🙏❤️

[@alysac3869]

Exactly what they want. Their children to make $$ doing something the PARENTS want them to do. Not allowing each individual child to explore their own personal passions in life

[@Arte-fi4rt]

That little concert was amazing! Lucky mama:)

[@tininha_19]

I play the violin for fun (beginner) and had no idea a bow could cost that much! I found it very curious! Don’t mind the bad comments, I don’t know why people can’t just appreciate the fact that you guys invest money in your kids musical education and even find ways to teach them the value of it, letting them go after their dreams.. this is priceless! God bless you all, keep positive, cause it’s really working out fine!💖 Hugs from Brazil 🇧🇷

[@TheHappyCaravan]

Thank you! Yes! I was an adult learner and my first violin cost $400 and I thought that was a fortune! Thankfully the kids were able to get some grants!❤️

[@donnalawrence9054]

@@TheHappyCaravan Awesome. Congratulations to you all.That put a smile on my face. I am not surprised though. They are so talented . Beautiful family.

[@TheHappyCaravan]

🙏❤️

[@tammyallison6283]

That smile!

[@lifeexpression5036]

As beautiful as I think it is to see a family that plays together and support each other, I find it hard to believe that all 10 children are equally as passionate about STRING instruments (and just 2 specific ones for that matter) without it being caused by some sort of influence. I am not talking necessarily about oppressive or negative influence. If a child grows up with all their older siblings playing an instrument and the parents wanting them to play too of course the child is going to want to join in, but is that really it’s true calling or could that child maybe have excelled in other fields if he was given the chance to try them. I’m saying this because your younger baby literally already has a cello. I don’t see how that’s not influencing early on the child’s choices. 😊

[@shellarmstrong1]

Not true.

[@alysac3869]

I absolutely agree! How about sports? Cooking? Art? Dance? Computers? I highly doubt all 10 have a passion for instruments! Seems like the parents dream not the individual child’s

[@Superburtclub]

Well to be fair one plays upright bass and one plays viola!

[@Pop_Culture_Pulpit]

This could be a really lengthy argument. Why are there law firms full of generations of lawyers? Why are there generations of great football players from the same family (Mannings). LOL. I could have never been a Venus or Serena Williams but my parents never gave me tennis lessions either. Nor did I have lessons in anything for that matter. Are all 11 going to be professional violinists? No. It's like thinking if you had enrolled your kid in gymnastics instead of dance could they have been an Olympian but there are only so many hours in one day. With all that being said, I think it is commendable the parents have exposed them all to music and they look like they are having fun so what is the harm?

[@brodyquestionmark]

ITS THE SAME PEOPLE FROM THAT CAMPER VIDEO! I showed my family this video too and they agreed that this family is a cult. Creepy stuff…

[@remembercollins8244]

Moses is just the cutest little boy, EVER !!!!

[@Maranatha1968]

Jesus bless your whole family!!!! Greetings from Germany. And I like J.S.Bach so much. I live in the near of his Birth City Eisenach ....80 miles away.

[@TheHappyCaravan]

So cool!!!!

[@shellymcgrew4412]

Is that really the kids playing? May the joy and blessings of music always fill your home and hearts!

[@TheHappyCaravan]

Thank you!

[@BethanyFee]

Once again great sound! I wish I had a full string quartet in my family 😭😭😭

[@FreeMare1042]

Moses is a natural!!

[@Girlwaviolin]

Baby is so sweet ❤

[@sonjaortiz6857]

Yay Moses!!! Great pizzicato. He’s a natural 🥰

[@TheHappyCaravan]

Yes! He loves to pluck the strings!❤️☺️

[@wyvern2880]

The baby's cello was pretty much a violin, its so cute

[@melaniesynnott7417]

Brilliant at least your children are doing something positive and will go far in life. 👼🙏❤️

[@wickorya5407]

This is very spooky to me

[@hleigh7201]

Spooky? Why did music scare you?😂

[@HopeNazir]

Wow! I didn't relize they were playing the background music! Such talent!

[@TheHappyCaravan]

❤️🙏

[@jamiegnosis4876]

I can't fathom spending that amount of money on something other than a house but I grew up poor. It makes me happy seeing that young kids have these opportunities to make the world more beautiful! The band Apocalyptica would be fun to see the kids cover. They play metal songs,not sure how your family feels about that type of music but it would get some views!

[@TheHappyCaravan]

Thank you!

[@kathleengreen9660]

All of their children are so sweet,talented and beautiful.

[@TheHappyCaravan]

🙏❤️

[@rickilinettejones2342]

They sound really good they are wonderful !!

[@TheHappyCaravan]

🙏❤️

[@anonymousnemo]

Oh I currently learning this piece! My siblings and I also play the violin and my father plays the piano.

[@emmahayes3274]

What if one wanted to play *gasp* woodwind?

[@stacyadkins5374]

I love how committed you are to your childrens’ futures. How do you fund your instruments and home/food expenses? Is this channel making money for you yet?

[@TheHappyCaravan]

A bit! Mostly we’ve been doing better on tiktok but KZbin is a good platform for family content too so maybe one day it will be more!❤️

[@kenzieblois5327]

So talented,I miss listening to music like your family plays

[@TheHappyCaravan]

Thank you!🙏❤️

[@adelinekate5447]

What I would give to be in a family like this 😩😩

[@TheHappyCaravan]

❤️🙏

[@mcdavidson8466]

Bach double playing in the background 💗💗💗

[@Izzy_G15]

I LOVE THE BACH DOUBLE

[@oscargr_]

Mom, dad, I want a guitar or a drum set.

[@kristinect]

Seeing your children’s symphony orchestra...I’m hooked and subscribed 💕. Keep it up. I learned to play the violin when I was 12 and got me hooked on classical music. My husband and I are also teaching our kids to play instruments starting at a young age. Music is so important to life 💕

[@jessestewart169]

Moe is a star 🌟

[@you.dontknowme_]

I love that you guys have a bass player, I used to play bass since third grade!

[@GerardoGuerrero-e3d]

I refuse to belive that the little kid plays the cello

[@BigpBKfan]

I can’t wait until one of the kids want to play brass lol

[@TheHappyCaravan]

Haha maybe clarinet😅

[@thatchattycat1735]

Woodwind > brass supremacy

[@ejwilliams2002]

Not anything to do with this video but wanted to say my family and I visited NYC this past weekend and I thought of your family. You guys are an amazing family. I'm not much of a musical person but I love to see people do what they love!! Keep doing what inspires you. 😊❤

[@TheHappyCaravan]

Thank you so much! ❤️🙏

[@palmtree_11]

The Suzuki at the end 😭😭😭😭 i was def a Suzuki kid

[@TheHappyCaravan]

Yes! We love Suzuki!

[@saidoof9369]

My favorite from the family is the double bass

[@Lando9673]

I wish my parents were like you. But i still love them.

[@TheHappyCaravan]

❤️❤️❤️

[@amberh.5393]

You should do a comparison of sound quality between the price of instruments (the ones you have multiples of, like the violin). From a former violin player. 🎻 I regret stopping when I was younger. 🙈 Your family is so talented! Are the older kids pursuing music as part of their higher education?

[@TheHappyCaravan]

Yes that’s a good idea! Some of the older kids are in college for music but they may switch to something else after undergrad. For instance I think Josiah may try doing law school after he graduates with his BA in music.

[@melissagiesin353]

ONE AWESOME FAMILY ❤❤❤❤

[@TheHappyCaravan]

🙏❤️

[@animal_lover80]

I think it would be really cool if your kids swapped instruments for a day? Like the kids who play cello play the violin vice versa. Unless they’re so talented that they can already play both!

[@TheHappyCaravan]

That would be cool!

[@Fidi987]

Lots of kids and teens will not care or remember how much their instrument cost. Maybe sometimes that's better than always worrying of damaging or losing that valuable instrument. I knew a gifted 12year old that picked her first full size violin and bow together for 1000€ and was totally happy with both for a long time.

[@TheRembisFamily]

What size is Moses’ cello? Where did you buy it from? Thank you!

[@TheHappyCaravan]

From the violin shop in San Diego. I think it is a 1/16

[@lollipop_games]

In love with you guys you are amazing and smart ❤first!

[@TheHappyCaravan]

🙏❤️

[@anonymousnemo]

Singapore education system has this music programme called the music elective programme :) it’s for secondary school students and junior college students (age 13-18) it’s not Juilliard of course, but the level of music education they offer and the experiences are great!

[@ElusivG]

Starting him young 😂

[@ilikefootballandbaddecisions]

I recommend not giving expensive instruments to children, if they drop it and it breaks, no more instrument.

[@Bee-yj6ns]

I love your family and videos! I actually play the cello myself and was wondering who teaches the children to play?

[@TheHappyCaravan]

❤️🙏They have teachers at Juilliard, Manhattan School of Music, my little ones take online lessons with our Suzuki teacher from San Diego. We have had a lot of teachers along the way though and we’ve learned a bit from each of them along the way!

[@SWIdaho2]

A glorious investment!

[@peachius5984]

bru that cello is a full ass violin

[@someone_432]

I wish my brother was like that! I've been playing the cello for a while and he says it's a waste of time and money but i don't feel bad bc my parents always support me and i've learned not to listen to him!

[@TheHappyCaravan]

It’s so good that they support you!❤️

[@MISTAKEWASMADE4live]

Woah🤯! Something isn't adding up here. There's just no way the raw materials and craftmanship should be worth that much, I mean I'm sure these are handcrafted instead of manufactured or printed so that adds a lot to the cost, but even so there's plenty of far more complicated devices worth less than 1/20 of some of these... I can only imagine the supply is low due to limited manufacturing due to a not so high demand, so that drives up price, and musicians being willing to pay more obviously, but even that shouldn't explain it. I just think that the instrument manufacturing scene is way outdated, I'm sure there's synthetic materials and better designs that can do just as good as any type of wood or hair, maybe applying some robotics to the manufacturing as well, since they are usually more precise, faster or consistent than people.

[@AlboonS-zy7su]

Fr how does a bow cost over 10k 😂

[@amandamcbride1083]

I wonder if one of your kids didn’t want to play anymore how would you react after everything you did to make sure they had the best opportunity’s?

[@pizzapartytime1826]

What if your kids didn’t want to play a violin or cello would you let them play another instrument or what if they didn’t want to play one at all.

[@TheHappyCaravan]

Sure!

[@mandio231]

Money very well spent!

[@TheHappyCaravan]

Yes!

[@hannahnoel4835]

Your eldest son is very handsome 😊

[@mellowyellow5865]

My siblings and I all played such different instruments that they never sounded good together…. Our little flute, tuba, trumpet, trio was not it… things got a bit better when I started to learn classical guitar and could play actually nice duets with my sister (flute)

[@TheHappyCaravan]

Wow that’s so cool you all played! I’m glad you found a combination that sounded good!❤️

[@bleh6703]

Not the bow straightener-

[@Jess_Tropical_jungle]

That’s so awesome!

[@Girlwaviolin]

❤❤❤

[@collenlittle2114]

I love how you let Moses have his big brothers old Cello and will get him a new bow. So he can eventually learn how to play. By the way my actual name is Ryleigh. My moms name is Colleen I’m really only 12. So again love how even little Moses is included in having an instrument to eventually learn to play like all his siblings play so beautifully. They all sound beautiful playing all together. AGT would be perfect for them. They would totally get a GB and win the whole show.

[@TheHappyCaravan]

❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@collenlittle2114]

@@TheHappyCaravan thank you I saw Elijah was actually on AGT by himself on season 15. How far did he make it?

[@TheHappyCaravan]

Just the first round but it was super fun!🙌🏼

[@collenlittle2114]

@@TheHappyCaravan nice can’t wait to see more of all of your family’s journey in music. And in playing your instruments. Violin viola cello Etc.

[@TheHappyCaravan]

❤️❤️❤️

[@mumffin7]

Do the kids get to choose what instrument they study or do you choose? Very curious how it all came to be!

[@tonyac2416]

Not sure why anyone would feel they can comment negatively on the cost of the instruments for these children who are obviously interested in playing the instruments and considering how much parents pay for their child to be cheerleaders, ballet, soccer, football, baseball, etc.....just sayin'.

[@TheHappyCaravan]

Yes! I used to think only classical music was expensive but dance competition and all the traveling can cost just as much!

[@tonyac2416]

@@TheHappyCaravan it's always nice to support your children in what they want to do.

[@pioneerprepper2048]

You would think however if you look at part one you can see a bunch of people angry over nothing

[@TheHappyCaravan]

🙏❤️

[@stacyadkins5374]

Especially since their skills will lead to a source of income as opposed to all of the money many families invest in travel teams for sports that will always be a hobby.

[@best_pilot15]

Ahh Bach concerto for two violins I'm still practicing that

[@TheHappyCaravan]

Love that song!

[@JKMA818]

Please don't feel I'm rude but how do you budget for this amount of money?

[@TheHappyCaravan]

We didn’t buy them all at once. We also got some grants and saved up little by little.

[@JKMA818]

@@TheHappyCaravan thank you for sharing I understand and congratulations on your beautiful family ❤️

[@wendylusk7689]

Can I ask what your husband does for work and is there a video of a house tour I’d love to see how everyone sleeps with so many kids

[@moonbell8762]

So beautiful

[@void_magical3279]

Rich family. Holy

[@aidenchowkoonweng146]

Enoch is so cute

[@EthanSinger-ch7be]

Could some one tell me this song I’ve herd it and I feel like it’s form Bach but I can’t remember 😓

[@EthanSinger-ch7be]

Oop nvm lol

[@TheHappyCaravan]

Back double concerto ❤️

[@gramarays]

Yes let's teach them how important money is...I like how humble u all are too🤨🤨🤨

[@Emlyn1133]

Why. Literally why does it matter, and what’s the point of sharing it on the internet

[@Hi-wz9wc]

Quick question. When the kids are small like Moses, did they choose wich instrument they wanted to play or did yall?

[@TheHappyCaravan]

It’s kind of a combination of us, the kid, and the siblings. Right now Noah wants him to play bass and Elijah wants him to play cello. So I guess we’ll see which one he takes to. We do try to mix up the instruments a bit to keep things interesting ❤️

[@MsNobilo]

why do they all play stringed bowed instruments, give the baby an oboe 😀

[@TheHappyCaravan]

🙌🏼❤️

[@Lxnorius]

@@TheHappyCaravan please do clarinet choir next ❤😂😂

[@Andy-bs5vt]

Me and my sisters who don't know how to play one instrument 👍

[@CalebDelaCruz-r5c]

Tiniest bass ever

[@Name-r8b3y]

Awwwwww

[@TechGirl84]

2 things: why is the bow more expensive than the instrument in a couple of these cases?! Also, why did you buy super expensive instruments for some of the kids, and others much cheaper instruments? (Not a criticism; I’m genuinely curious)

[@Lily_and_River]

I think it was only one of them which had a cheaper instrument than bow. The subtitle said it is because it used to be her mom's instrument. I am pretty impressed by the fact that they chose to invest so much in the bows, not everyone does that but the bows are super important. I imagine they are constantly saving up for better instruments. Usually the older and more experienced you get the more you invest in it. Also the younger kids aren't at a full size yet so they have to size up their instruments aswell over time. You can see that the instruments get more expensive when they're older which is only logical. A beginner student doesn't need a very expensive instrument although it should be good enough to be able to progress.

[@TheHappyCaravan]

We are saving up for the other kids. Also sometimes a teacher encouraged them to get a certain bow.❤️

[@BlueJay443]

Not a single viola 😢

[@TheHappyCaravan]

Pearl has a viola!❤️

[@BlueJay443]

❤️

[@sondrahaywood4781]

Woah

[@Anahoshikoartist]

made part 2

[@HaqSlazz]

WHY YOU ARE SPOILING THESE KIDS SO MUCH ?!!

[@FireAtWill5050]

Don’t look spoiled to me, they look well taught and disciplined

[@elisejh5059]

They aren't being spoiled, it's the normal cost, a good violin is REALLY expensive you know?

[@Allen2]

Girl's name is Melody.

[@SubZero0ff1cial]

You forgot too add the 1 on 88,170

[@gocusk87]

Piece name?

[@thesamchannel.8883]

It’s the concerto for two violins by Bach. It said it in the video

[@Girl_0316]

Do they fource there kids to play a insterment

[@AvaTuttle188]

Bro I play percussion lol

[@s_parkess]

(I spent 10 minutes doing this so like it up ) I calculated that they have spent $88,070 on all of these instruments and bows 😮 People who’s whole life saving isn’t even that much 👇🏼

[@lil._.alien1196]

$88,070?

[@TheHappyCaravan]

😭

[@Fabioguys5]

Yea

[@SubZero0ff1cial]

You guys spent 88,170$ on instruments