essential parent's guide is packed with practical information and encouragement. Sample topics: •How to provide a "musically charged" environment. •What is talent? •The parents role: financial, practical and psychological aspects. •Introduction to the string family of instruments. •How to choose a teacher. •Types of instruction - the Suzuki method and others. •How to choose an instrument. •To rent or buy? •How to care for an maintain the instrument ... and much more!