Resources for Parents

This page provides parents with links to resource materials related to their child’s study of music.

Why study music?

Articles:

http://www.openculture.com/2015/09/new-research-shows-how-music-lessons-during-childhood-benefits-the-brain-for-a-lifetime.html

http://karenbergerpiano.com/2011/07/05/the-truth-about-piano-lessons/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R0JKCYZ8hng&feature=em-subs_digest-g-vrecs

https://musicadvisor.com/top-benefits-taking-music-lessons-young-adults/

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/medicine-music-connection-1.4770372

A Wealth of Topics on the Study of Piano:

Blog Articles:

http://pianoparents.net/  (Choose “Posts for Parents” and scroll down.)

https://elissamilne.wordpress.com/2014/09/10/15-things-you-need-to-know-about-supporting-your-child-learning-to-play-the-piano/

https://elissamilne.wordpress.com/2009/10/01/parents-who-sit-in-on-piano-lessons/

http://karenbergerpiano.com/2011/07/12/how-to-help-a-child-with-piano-practice/

http://composecreate.com/best-classical-music-parents-give-kids/?utm_source=constant%20contact&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=newsletter_december_9_2015

http://88pianokeys.me/fresh-ideas/should-piano-lessons-require-an-ipad-free-download-for-parents/

http://www.composecreate.com/students/wendys-piano-studio/studio-info/where-does-my-tuition-go/

Books:

Not Until You’ve Done your Practice, by Philip Johnston and David Sutton.   http://www.amazon.com/Until-Youve-Done-Your-Practice/dp/064640265X/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1449247262&sr=1-1&keywords=not+until+you%27ve+done+your+practice

A Parent’s Guide to Piano Lessons, by James Bastien.  http://www.amazon.com/WP29-Parents-Guide-Piano-Lessons/dp/0910842051/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1449247526&sr=1-1&keywords=a+parent%27s+guide+to+piano+lessons

The Practice Revolution, by Philip Johnston.  http://www.amazon.com/Practice-Revolution-Getting-results-between/dp/095819050X/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1449247666&sr=1-1&keywords=the+practice+revolution

Helping Parents Practice, by Edmund Sprunger.  http://www.amazon.com/Helping-Parents-Practice-Making-Easier/dp/0976785439/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1449247393&sr=1-1&keywords=helping+parents+practice+by+edmund+sprunger

The Non-Musician’s Guide to Parenting a Piano Player, by Peter Walsh. https://www.amazon.com/s?k=the+non-musician%27s+guide+to+parenting+a+piano+player+walsh&ref=nb_sb_noss