In early childhood, the most important period of learning and human development, young children often achieve developmental milestones in a short time. Learning from Young Children: Research in Early Childhood Music presents research on the importance of fostering musical growth during this period. These studies discuss: _

"Well written and accessible, the book covers important topics in a respectful, relevant manner and allows research to inform instruction in the early childhood-music classroom.... Summing up: Highly recommended. Upper division undergraduates through faculty and professionals; general readers." - CHOICE

"This collection of studies in early childhood music education is a result of the 2009 conference convened by a National Association for Music Education Special Research Interest Group....This book includes much substance of value. The first few chapters are an excellent case for the sound-to-sign-totheory approach of instrumental music instruction." - Music Educators Journal