1. Expose your kids to all kinds of music.
Try listening to music that's outside your usual range: classical (opera, symphonic, chamber music), pop, country, folk, ethnic music of other cultures, jazz -- you name it!

2. Seek out live music.
Ask your son or daughter to attend concerts with you -- trade off the choice of the event. Also consider visiting local clubs and churches noted for gospel, baroque, or contemporary music.

3. Participate, participate, participate!
Encourage your kids to join the school chorus or band. Have her invite friends over to play together. She can also share her talents in the community through your church, in talent shows and youth orchestras, or by volunteering to play at nursing homes.

4. Have your child play D.J.
Your teen can prepare tapes or DCs for you to listen to in the car or on a walk. Have him include some favorite music that he's currently listening to, or maybe a piece that he's performed on his instrument.

5. Help your child reach out to younger musicians.
This is a great opportunity for your child to try his hand at teaching. Summer music programs such as band camps, community center classes, and vacation church schools often need helpers.