Rules and Tools for Keeping Your Child Motivated to Make Music. .

- Don't worry if you have no musical background yourself. What your child needs from you is not musical expertise but patience, encouragement, and support.

- Don't worry about whether your child has "talent." Thousands of students with no special athletic talent take part in--and enjoy--soccer, softball, and other activities. In the same way, any child can take part in and enjoy their school music program.

- Stay in touch with what your child is learning by asking to hear old favorites as well as new works in progress.

- Suggest that your child rehearse a few tunes and play/sing them at a "concert" for the family.

Getting the Most Out of Your Child's Band or Orchestral Experience. . .the Parent's Guide. For your own copy, contact Windplayer Publications at www.windplayer.com.