When to Start Guitar lessons???
Question by CJ&Drewsmomma: When to Start Guitar lessons???
First let me start by saying I work for a renowed Music Publishing Company, and have been told by several co-workers of mine that getting my son into the Guitar (or any other instrument) will enhance his school performances.
Long story short, my husband and I have decided we’d like our son to start Guitar Classes (of course, at the appropriate age) – but, what IS that age?
People at my work say 4 to 5, but I tink he’s quite capable fo learning now, say on a Baritone Uke with similar tunings to the Guitar – would I be correct?
Also, will his lessons be more expensive because he’s so small, and how often a week should he go to lessons?
Thanks in adavance!!
(oh, my son is 2 LOL)
I did forget tomention my husband has a reg. sized guitar and my son LOVES to just stand it upright and pluck strings – actaully it sounds really good! LOL I know he doesn’t ‘know’ how to play but it appears he’s interested in it – in general.
Best answer:
Answer by yorkie
when my son was 2, we got him a cheap 1/4 size guitar, just to get used to it.
he does some notes, plucks all the strings individually and generally makes a good noise.
it depends on your son’s concentration levels.
can he do anything for an hour without getting bored?
you might end up paying for a tutor’s time, by the hour, when he gets bored in 10 minutes.
i would also guess, that as he is small, he would need all his own gear. no instructor will lend to a child that young, and it would be too big.
my suggestion…?
get him a guitar and show him the basics. let him learn at his own pace, make it fun. when he’s about 4, get him lessons if he’s interested
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