Making Musicians at Home

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Your child wants to learn music. Great! Now what?_x000D_
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In Making Musicians at Home, experienced music teacher and music psychology researcher Allison Wilkinson gives parents an accessible guide to supporting their child’s musical journey—from choosing an instrument and finding a teacher to navigating practice and performance._x000D_
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Written with busy parents in mind, this compact book answers the questions Allison has heard again and again:_x000D_
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Is music the right fit for my child?_x000D_
Which instrument is best for my child?_x000D_
Where can I find inexpensive music instruction?_x000D_
How do I find a good private teacher?_x000D_
What do I do when my child gets discouraged or simply wants to quit?_x000D_
How do I help my child practice if I don’t know anything about music?_x000D_
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Drawing on music psychology, brain science, and decades of teaching experience, Allison offers parents practical strategies, games, and advice for transforming their child’s fear, frustration, and boredom into confidence, fulfillment, and joy._x000D_
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With no musical experience required, Making Musicians at Home gives you the tools to help your child grow as a musician without losing sight of what matters most: the joy of making music._x000D_
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Allison Wilkinson is the CEO and founder of the I Am School of Music and the Making Musicians Training Program. A veteran teacher with more than 15,000 hours of direct teaching and many more in research, Allison teaches the tools of applied music psychology to music educators around the world, from Australia to Zimbabwe and everywhere in between.