The First Few Notes: Inspiring a Love of Music in Children

By David Richard

A Guide for Parents of Young Musicians and Instrumental Teachers

Starting a child on a musical instrument can feel exciting... and overwhelming. In those first few lessons, children begin building habits and a connection that may last a lifetime.

With clarity and care, David Richard draws on decades of teaching, examining and performing to blend research with real-world insight. The First Few Notes is a timely reminder that those first lessons are never insignificant, because what happens early on can echo for a lifetime.

In this book, parents and teachers will find practical advice and gentle encouragement, including: Simple, effective strategies to support practice at home and during lessonsGuidance on motivation, posture, note reading and musical confidenceIdeas for balancing creativity with structureChapters written separately for teachers and parentsA warm, inclusive tone that supports all learnersTogether, parents and teachers have the power to build not just musicians, but resilient, creative individuals who will carry a love of music for the rest of their lives.

A Piano Teacher Hub publication for C Major Press

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1919182705
• ISBN13: 9781919182704
• Release Date: August 2025
• Publisher: C Major Press
• Length: 118 Pages
• Weight: 0.27 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 5.0" x 8.0"