The Non-Musician's Guide to Parenting a Piano Player

"The Non-Musician's Guide to Parenting a Piano Player is quite superb and full of important information that needs to be known by all parents"David Dubal ~ American pianist, author, lecturer, broadcaster and teacher at The Julliard School, New York. For the first time, an easy to follow, step by step guide that will leave you confident overseeing your child's piano studies. With citations and and influences of methodologies from greats such as Vladimir Horowitz, Heinrich Neuhaus The Art of Piano Playing, Joseph Hofmann Piano Playing With Piano Questions Answered and Ferruccio Busoni, this one of a kind manual accounts for all levels of piano player, from the absolute beginner to the undergraduate and is written in a language for the non-musician.The Non-Musician's Guide to Parenting a Piano Player covers the essential areas, including: Finding the right piano. Choosing the right piano teacher. Creating an environment to maximise learning. Instilling motivation within your child. Recognising good, from bad practice habits. Improving your child's confidence with public performance.This book will quite simply fast track your child's learning, leaving others wondering what your secret is.