"An essential book on the subject."

--Sir James Galway, flutist

"Michelle Siteman confronts the important issue of children's musical education with a wealth of personal experience and insight.  Any devotee of classical music, teachers and students alike, will find this book informative and thought provoking." 

--James Conlon, Music Director of the L.A. Opera, Ravinia Festival, and the Cincinnati May Festival

"This is a unique and enormously valuable book. Hopefully Ms. Siteman's remarkable insights will inspire parents to introduce their children to the extraordinary benefits and sheer joy of making music."

--JoAnn Falletta, Music Director of the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra and the Virginia Symphony Orchestra, Artistic Advisor to the Honolulu Symphony

“Michelle Siteman’s warm-hearted and clear-headed writing about raising a musical child is a delight.  I recommend it highly to any parent dealing with the trials, tribulations, and joys of parenting a young musician.”

--Jeffrey Kahane, Music Director of the Colorado Symphony Orchestra and the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra

"This book contains all the details parents need to navigate successfully in the waters of classical music training, and it is written in a personable style that makes it non-threatening. I find it impressive and helpful in every way. Music teachers should read this to better understand the student/teacher psychological dynamic. Truly excellent!"

--Anne Diener Zentner, Principal Flutist, Los Angeles Philharmonic

“Michelle Siteman’s volume is essential reading for parents of young gifted musicians. The wisdom of experience in her writing is readily apparent and will undoubtedly be of interest to parents facing similar challenges.  An unexpected, joyful element in this book is the selfless nurturing of a child’s gift.  If all parents were involved in this manner, the emotional aspects of a child’s talent would be greatly enhanced.

--Robert Blocker, Dean of Yale University’s School of Music