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    612-822-4611

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The First Few Notes: Inspiring a Love of Music in Children

The First Few Notes: Inspiring a Love of Music in Children

Richard, David

Paperback

Music Instruction: General

Publisher Price: $14.99

ISBN10: 1919182705
ISBN13: 9781919182704
Publisher: C Major Press
Published: Aug 27 2025
Pages: 118
Weight: 0.27
Height: 0.25 Width: 5.00 Depth: 8.00
Language: English
A Guide for Parents of Young Musicians and Instrumental Teachers

Starting a child on a musical instrument can feel exciting... and overwhelming. In those first few lessons, children begin building habits and a connection that may last a lifetime.

With clarity and care, David Richard draws on decades of teaching, examining and performing to blend research with real-world insight. The First Few Notes is a timely reminder that those first lessons are never insignificant, because what happens early on can echo for a lifetime.

In this book, parents and teachers will find practical advice and gentle encouragement, including:

  • Simple, effective strategies to support practice at home and during lessons
  • Guidance on motivation, posture, note reading and musical confidence
  • Ideas for balancing creativity with structure
  • Chapters written separately for teachers and parents
  • A warm, inclusive tone that supports all learners
Together, parents and teachers have the power to build not just musicians, but resilient, creative individuals who will carry a love of music for the rest of their lives.

A Piano Teacher Hub publication for C Major Press

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