Music for Kids and Teens Tipbook: A Guide for Parents and CaregiversPaperback, 1 March 2006

Everything parents should know to support and guide the musical development of their children. Some of the main topics are: why music is so important Û selecting an instrument (including aspects such as your child's age physical limitations instrument prices availability band & orchestra needs etc.) Û buying and renting instruments Û all aspects of music education (music programs for toddlers grading systems seeking a teacher etc.) Û how to make practicing fun and effective Û instrument classifications Û different types of bands and orchestras Û and much more.þ A comprehensive and extremely practical book. (ÊStringendoÊ)þ A 'help' or 'how-to' book arrives on my desk every other month ä indeed a positive trend. ÊTipbook Music for Kids and TeensÊ is among the best of the bunch covering every conceivable area. There is a human 'hands-on' quality to this book which promotes the message of enjoyment in music-making and offers every imaginable help towards this end. Well done ÊTipbookÊ team! (ÊMusic Teacher MagazineÊ)