Introduction. Music is a fi eld of art that can be a source of deep emotions and aesthetic experiences of people who, according to Ingarden, have exceptional competences. The selection of a musical work, the distinction between valuable and less valuable music, familiarization with various music genres, the possibility of focusing on a given piece of music, and fi nally, openness to it, should be developed from childhood. In the family environment, a child can experiment, consolidate their openness and spontaneity, learn about new musical genres, which in turn shapes their personality and approach to music as a recipient. Aim. The aim of the research was to determine how parents understand the concept of aesthetic experience, to show the forms of contact with music and musical genres which, in their opinion, evoke an aesthetic experience in family members. The research presented in the article is an attempt to answer the following questions: What is the role of music in evoking aesthetic experiences in the opinion of parents? What forms of contact with music are preferred in evoking aesthetic experiences in family members? Materials and methods. The conducted research was quantitative. The diagnostic survey method was used. The research tool was an original questionnaire containing open-ended questions. Results. The article presents the results of the conducted research exploration. It presents parents’ statements about the place of music in family life, forms of family contact with music, ways of understanding the concept of aesthetic experience by parents, and the factors determining aesthetic experiences under the infl uence of music. Conclusion. Based on the research, it can be concluded that parents highly value the place of music in their family’s life, but they are unable to prepare their children for a full reception of music. The respondents also understand that music can evoke emotional experiences; however, as a factor of causing them, they indicate their own attitude to the music they listen to and identify the possibility of an aesthetic experience with the music they like, and which depends on their taste.