Written for a 'civilian parent, ' not a college-educated musical professional, Growing Your Musician: A Practical Guide for Band and Orchestra Parents, Second edition has a light but informative approach to band and orchestra, interspersed with interesting stories and anecdotes. Informative checklists and quizzes sprinkled throughout the book make a dense topic interesting and accessible while simultaneously focusing on important issues. Growing Your Musician aims to help students develop musical skills faster and facilitate better communication among teachers and parents about their...

All teachers need this book on their desks to help parents develop their budding musicians This user-friendly guide covers a variety of issues such as choosing the right instrument, how to set practice guidelines, how parents can talk about music with their children, and ways to inspire children and enhance their creativity and confidence. Includes a list of frequently asked questions, a handy guide to musical terms, and lots of tables and charts throughout for easy reference. See new edition: Growing Your Musician: A Practical Guide for Band and Orchestra Parents, Second Edition