Enjoying Music with your Teens

Today's teens usually have strong music preferences whether that be the lastest pop, country or even classical.  Yes, some teens love classical!

Here are some ideas to share music with your young musician.

• Take your teen to more sophisticated concerts.  If possible, arrange for a backstage tour.  Check out your local university or college for free or low cost concerts of different genres.
• Arrange for your teen to meet with a real composer.
• For holidays and other special occasions give musical gifts-subscriptions to concerts, plays or symphonies.  Encourage grandparents to give tickets to a symphony or musical.
• Hold family music recitals and allow your teen to "show off."

Make your home a musical training center!