Composition and Improvisation

There is a wonderful program through MTAC (Music Teachers Association of California) called: Composers Today.  Its mission is to provide students with tools to create their own music.  These tools include method books to guide composition/ musicianship skills as well as opportunities to perform their original works.  Consider enrolling in this option if your son/daughter is inclined towards singer/songwriter capabilities: http://www.mtac.org/programs/ct/index.shtml