{"product_id":"the-first-few-notes-david-richard-9781919182704","title":"The First Few Notes: Inspiring a Love of Music in Children","description":"\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eA Guide for Parents of Young Musicians and Instrumental Teachers\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eStarting a child on a musical instrument can feel exciting... and overwhelming.\u003c\/b\u003e In those first few lessons, children begin building habits and a connection that may last a lifetime. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWith clarity and care, \u003cb\u003eDavid Richard\u003c\/b\u003e 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn this book, parents and teachers will find practical advice and gentle encouragement, including: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSimple, effective strategies\u003c\/b\u003e to support practice at home and during lessons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGuidance on \u003cb\u003emotivation, posture, note reading and musical confidence\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeas for \u003cb\u003ebalancing creativity\u003c\/b\u003e with structure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChapters written separately for \u003cb\u003eteachers and parents\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA warm, inclusive tone that \u003cb\u003esupports all learners\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cb\u003eTogether, 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.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eA Piano Teacher Hub publication for C Major Press\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e David Richard\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1919182705\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781919182704\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e C Major Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 08\/27\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 118\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.27lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.00h x 5.00w x 0.25d","brand":"David Richard","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":49170523717887,"sku":"9781919182704","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-first-few-notes-david-richard-9781919182704","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}