Amy Nathan is an award-winning author whose previous books include The Young Musician's Survival Guide, Meet the Musicians, Yankee Doodle Gals, and Round and Round Together. A Harvard graduate with master's degrees from the Harvard Graduate School of Education and Columbia's Teachers College, she is the mother of two musical sons: one a composer, the other a saxophone-playing political scientist.
. . . any music parent will find stories and advice that will resonate with them in this book. The sidebars and stories from professional musicians were particularly delightful . . . could also be considered essential reading for any music teacher. . . So whether you are a music parent (struggling or otherwise) or an educator who has found oneself counseling a frustrated music parent, this book is worthy of a place on your bookshelf! * American Music Teacher * ...shares the experiences, reflections, warnings, and helpful suggestions of more than 150 verteran music parents. * Radcliffe Magazine * An engaging read and will be of benefit to current and future music parents... a great source of information for teachers. * The Instrumentalist * I'm thrilled that Amy Nathan has provided such an encyclopedic guide. Now I can refer the parents who ask me about starting their kids in music to this thoughtful, balanced conversation among so many parents who have been there. * Theodore Wiprud, Vice President of Education, the Sue B. Mercy Chair, New York Philharmonic * An important read for every family engaged in music studies: a delightful collection of ideas and moving accounts from loving, dedicated parents. * Aaron P. Dworkin, Founder and President, The Sphinx Organization *