When parents hear that their children want to break into the music industry, whether as a musician or on the business side of things, reactions can be decidedly mixed. Some parents go all out trying to help their children reach the stars, while others take the "dream on, kid" approach and others still are semi-supportive but unsure of what it all means.
Which group has the right idea? Maybe all of them. After all, it's natural for parents to worry about their child's ability to make a living in a very competitive industry - a dose of realism is always a good thing in the music biz - but parental support can also be the make-it-or-break-it factor that helps kids grow into their music industry dreams successfully.
If your child wants to work in music, whether they're entering college with designs on music biz education or you've got a budding star on your hands that needs help getting noticed, chances are you have questions. Before you make any decisions about your child's musical life, arm yourself with some facts. These articles will help: