Music Beginners Guide

Do you want music in your life or your child's life? This book will help you get off to a good musical start. It provides guidance on:

When to start music lessonsEstablishing motivating musical goalsHow to decide which instrument to learn firstPopular first instrument choicesShopping for your instrumentHow to find the best teacher or music learning program for youHow to get the most out of lessons and practicePerforming with confidenceHow to keep progressing musicallyHow to be an effective music parentMusic has always been an important part of author Jane Moyer's life. After laying a strong foundation in classical music by earning a Bachelor of Music degree, she expanded her musical life by exploring jazz and playing folk music out in the real world. Jane has played many musical roles - from formally-taught to self-taught music student, performer, teacher, arranger, accompanist, ensemble member, music spouse and parent. She's learned to play ten different musical instruments and takes used instruments into her home as others might take in stray cats.