5.0 out of 5 stars   Not Your Ordinary Band Camp Read!   By Jill Bakeron              May 4, 2016

"Kids in Musicianland: 5 Reasons to Stick with It" exceeded my expectations by a landslide! The book takes you through the journeys of various musician's band experiences. Each story is incredibly captivating and reinforces the experiences one can get in band that aren't likely to exist in any other element in life. Each perspective provides a unique perspective of the reasons why to stick with a band program and just what each person gained through their own. I enjoyed reading the book from beginning to end and learned areas of my own life where I can apply the variety of advice offered. I would highly recommend this to any parent, teacher, or student who is considering a program or is contemplating the reasons to maintain one.

 5.0 out of 5 stars      Great guide for parents looking for help!       By Florence Chavezon     May 4, 2016 

This book had me motivated and regretful almost from the beginning. I am raising two children, and want them to find something they love and stick with it -- whether it be music or something else.

I loved Rashoff's anecdotes and found them really relatable and most easily applied to many people I know. I loved "The Cello Showed Up, but the Girl Didn't," and have found myself thinking about it in the months since I finished reading this story. There is just so much magic in knowing how to play a musical instrument, and the opportunities is can open to youth from all backgrounds.

This book is a great read for any parent looking for direction, and how to combat kids who are discouraged. I wish my mom had read this when I was an 8th grader who was so angry and frustrated.