08/06/2025
Is guitar the right instrument for your child? Let's discuss a few common questions that parents have when considering guitar lessons...
1. How old should my child be to start guitar lessons?
Most kids can start guitar lessons around 6 to 8 years old, depending on their hand size and attention span. For younger kids, the ukulele is a wonderful option as they develop fine motor skills.
2. How much time should they practice each week?
A reasonable goal is 15–30 minutes per day, 4–5 days per week. Consistency matters more than long practice sessions. Even 10 focused minutes can be valuable for younger kids!
3. How long will it take before they can play real songs?
This will all depend on the age of your child and their dedication to practicing, but many kids can strum simple songs within 1–2 months. Chords, strumming, and picking techniques build over time.
4. What are the benefits of learning guitar?
As with learning any instrument, learning to play the guitar helps build discipline, confidence, creativity, memory, and fine motor skills. It also gives kids a healthy outlet for self-expression and stress relief.
5. What if my child loses interest?
It’s normal for interest to fluctuate! We utilize methods like setting reasonable short-term goals so the feeling of accomplishment outweighs any frustration and introducing songs into their music plan that they already enjoy to maintain interest. At the end of the day, no matter how long they take lessons, exploring a new instrument is never a waste of time!
If you have anymore questions, or you'd like to get more information about private lessons, feel free to send us a message! 🎶
