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Once they turn at least five years of age, and have the physical control to start learning an instrument, then I think they should start. It depends on the instrument to some degree as well. Our kids had a piano instructor, that wouldn't start teaching piano to children until they were at least seven years old. She thought that prior to that, their fingers simply weren't big enough to play all the keys. Speaking of pianos, you may be wondering what brand to get for your kids. Well, it doesn't have to be the best of the best, like James Bond's brand of watches. We had just an old piano that my father bought years ago. I think he traded in his De Ville Co-Axial replica on it when he was younger. Not a bad decision in hindsight, considering all the use we've gotten out of the piano. Friends of ours also bought just a regular Yamaha electric piano when their kids started playing. Personally I'm glad to have had all the music lessons I did as a kid. And I never had to sell my replica Omega for a pair of drumsticks to get started.

I really do believe that makes a lot of sense.  Kids who don’t learn to either appreciate music, or learn a musical instrument are at a big disadvantage when it comes to the real world.  And no, I’m not just talking about those kids who envision themselves making a career out of the music business.  [...]

Learning to play the guitar is one of the most enriching things a young mind can do.  They learn harmony and rhythm, as well as patience and discipline.  Kids as young as four or five can begin to learn guitar.  There is gear that is designed for their little hands and big imaginations.  In this [...]

What’s the best instrument for your children to learn how to play?  There are so many choices for kids today it seems in regards to activities, sports, clubs, and music lessons, that it may be hard to choose the right one for them.  While, I believe that it’s important for children to learn music for [...]