The Harmonious Child: Every Parent's Guide to Musical Instruments, Teachers, and Lessons

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Summary: Excellent, Realistic Guidance for Parents
Review: I found this book interesting to read yet straight to the point. It's as much a good parenting book as a how-to guide for music education. It offers realistic guidelines and specific suggestions for almost every situation, and there's even a section on when (and when not) to quit! I liked the sample pages for getting kids to take responsibility for their own practice time, instead of parents having to nag them. This book has something worthwhile to offer for every level of musical ability, not just aspiring orchestra players, and it is obvious that the authors have in mind not just the "success" of the child in music, but the development of the child as a whole person.

Rating:
Summary: Excellent, Realistic Guidance for Parents
Review: I found this book interesting to read yet straight to the point. It's as much a good parenting book as a how-to guide for music education. It offers realistic guidelines and specific suggestions for almost every situation, and there's even a section on when (and when not) to quit! I liked the sample pages for getting kids to take responsibility for their own practice time, instead of parents having to nag them. This book has something worthwhile to offer for every level of musical ability, not just aspiring orchestra players, and it is obvious that the authors have in mind not just the "success" of the child in music, but the development of the child as a whole person.

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Summary: My teacher
Review: The person who wrote this, (stella saperstein), is actually my music teacher! I am very proud of her, and how she teaches. She is the most music loving person i have ever met! Thank you stella for being my teacher!