The First Few Notes

<i><b>A Guide for Parents of Young Musicians and Instrumental Teachers</b></i><br><br><b>Starting a child on a musical instrument can feel exciting... and overwhelming.</b> In those first few lessons children begin building habits and a connection that may last a lifetime.<br><br>With clarity and care <b>David Richard</b> 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.<br><br>In this book parents and teachers will find practical advice and gentle encouragement including:<ul><li><b>Simple effective strategies</b> to support practice at home and during lessons</li><li>Guidance on <b>motivation posture note reading and musical confidence</b></li><li>Ideas for <b>balancing creativity</b> with structure</li><li>Chapters written separately for <b>teachers and parents</b></li><li>A warm inclusive tone that <b>supports all learners</b></li></ul><b>Together 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.</b><br><br><i>A Piano Teacher Hub publication for C Major Press</i>