When a young person discovers something they genuinely care about, the right encouragement can make an enormous difference.
For a young artist, music can become far more than an activity or hobby. It can give them something to work towards, something to be proud of and a powerful way to explore who they are and who they want to become.
But for parents, knowing how best to support that passion is not always easy.
Which lessons are worthwhile? When should they start writing songs, joining bands, recording or performing? How much should you encourage them? When should you push — and when should you give them room to discover things for themselves?
ResoNATION helps parents and young artists navigate those questions together, creating a pathway that supports both their musical ambitions and their development as a person.
THE RIGHT SUPPORT CAN CHANGE EVERYTHING
Talent matters. But so does having people around you who believe in what you are doing, encourage you to keep going and help you find the right opportunities to grow.
For a young person, that support can have an impact far beyond whether they eventually pursue music professionally.
Learning an instrument, writing songs, rehearsing with a band, preparing for a performance or working towards a recording all develop qualities that can serve them throughout life.
Discipline. Creativity. Confidence. Resilience. Patience. Communication. Collaboration. Work ethic. Self-expression.
Music gives young people the opportunity to discover what they are capable of when they care deeply enough about something to work for it.
THIS IS ABOUT MORE THAN MUSIC
Not every young musician needs to become a professional artist for their musical journey to have been worthwhile.
They may become a recording artist, songwriter, producer or performer.
They may eventually choose an entirely different path.
Either way, the process of pursuing something they love can help shape the person they become.
It can strengthen self-esteem through genuine achievement, encourage creative and personal identity, teach them to express themselves and help them learn how to handle feedback, setbacks and the determination required to improve.
Perhaps most importantly, it shows them that the things they are passionate about are worth taking seriously.
THERE ARE MORE POSSIBILITIES THAN EVER BEFORE
Young artists today can learn, write, record, collaborate, perform, release music and begin building an audience at an incredibly young age.
But more opportunity also means more decisions.
Lessons. Instruments. Songwriting. Bands. Recording. Performing. Releases. Social media. Education. Career pathways.
The goal is not to do everything. It is to understand what will genuinely help this particular young artist develop at this particular stage of their journey.
YOU DON'T HAVE TO FIGURE ALL OF THIS OUT ALONE
Chris Brooks brings more than two decades of international experience as the lead singer, songwriter, musician and producer of Like A Storm, alongside a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology.
That combination brings a perspective that extends beyond music itself — considering identity, confidence, personal development, education and the wider environment in which a young person is growing.
ResoNATION works with parents and young artists to understand where they are now, what excites them, what they want to achieve and which experiences could help them move forward.
Every young artist is different. Their pathway should be too.
There is no predetermined course and no assumption that success has to mean becoming famous — or even choosing music as a career.
The aim is to nurture their passion, develop their abilities and help them build the confidence, skills and character to pursue whatever future they ultimately choose.
You may not know where their love of music will eventually lead. But giving them the support, encouragement and opportunity to explore it could influence far more than their music. It could help shape who they become.
LET'S HELP THEM GROW.
NOT SURE WHERE TO START?
Get in touch with Chris to tell him a little about where your child is at in their musical journey, what you’re looking to achieve, and how he may be able to help.
