http://www.amazon.com/Raising-Musical-Kids-Great-Develop/dp/0892839031

Patrick Kavanaugh

1. Encourage composition on the piano (pg. 44)

2. Listen and identify music (pg. 44) look up the piece Rob Decker mentioned that was composed to show off each instrument section.

3. Listen and identify different music periods (pg 44) Baroque, Classical, Romantic.

4. Everyone should sing! (pg. 59)

5. Piano has many benefits (pg 63) and some negative (pg 64). Biggest drawback is limited group work (e.g teamwork).

6. All vocalists should play piano (pg. 64)

7. Some ballpark suggestions for instrument ages (pg. 84):

   1. Private Vocal Lessons

      1. Girls – 12 to 14 years old

      2. Boys – 15 to 16 years old

   2. Piano – 3 to 4 years old

   3. Strings – 3 to 5 years old

   4. Woodwinds – 8 to10 years old

   5. Brass – 9 to 11 years old

   6. Percussion - 9 to 11 years old

   7. Harp – 10 to 12 years old

   8. Guitar – 8 to 10 years old

8. Add in some additional enjoyable pieces. (pg. 117)

9. pg 123 Segovia practices 5 hours a day!

10. Every single master felt strongly about the importance of frequent performances (pg 141)

11. Family Night Concerts (pg 148)

12. Some practical tips on the “I want to quit!” syndrome.

    1. Make sure it is the right teacher – the author gives 12 things to look at to make sure it is the right teacher for you (pg. 101)

    2. No instrument hoping you should stick with an instrument at least a year (pg. 174)

13. Epilogue is a well-written contrast between Mozart and Handel’s dads.