Have you ever thought about developing your kids' interests in a positive manner? Have you thought about using music to focus their energies to a wonderful pursuit? Do you realize that by doing so, you will better equip them in life? Your little bundle of joy will love you all his or her life for the first music lessons that you may impart.

One of the worries parents often have is the time spent by kids in front of TVs, glued to the idiot box. It is one of the most unproductive activities children can indulge in. Not only do children fail to develop their other skills, the long hours spend in front of screen has an adverse effect on their health too.

But is it really the ideal way to spend extra time? Is there a solution?

It is there very much if you are willing to allow your kids develop into fine human beings. Why not provide an outlet to your children for their creative juices to flow. Most of the kids have interest in music. The only thing to do for parents is to give direction to their interests so that they can focus on learning the fine art. Mind you - children learn so many things apart from music when they spend time in its pursuit and its various aspects such as music recording and so on.

Music teaches children to be persistent and disciplined. It also teaches them to try towards perfection and be a good team player. All this helps them not only in their studies but also in facing the challenges of life. Thus music at home and home recording are the first lessons you can impart to your children.

How to generate and maintain the interest of kids in various genres of music and instruments? It is a tough question as kids are often too occupied with a lot many things and easily lose interest in a particular instrument or form of music in no time. So you have the prospect of seeing that your efforts and money spent in buying an expensive instrument or making a small home recording studio is wasted and lying in some corner of your place. To avoid this scenario, it is important that at least initially you bring home something that can hold the child's interest for quite some time. This would include instruments such as electric guitar, bass or drums. Encourage them to download music which is free over internet.

Another thing to remember is that no one becomes an expert overnight. Have patience with your little one. No point in fussing over his skills too much. Your little words of appreciation will mean a world to them. Ask for their opinions and stick to the choice for quite some time. Be lavish in praise and restrained in criticism. You will do their self esteem a world of good this way.

Music is the perfect gift you can present to your kids. It is never too late and the sooner you start, the better.

The author has learnt music. Even you can learn with the help of an online music dictionary. All kinds of procedures such as digital music recording and audio mastering are explained.