so my son tells me he wants to play guitar, hes only 3 yo. i asked him if he knew what a guitar was and he pointed to the poster i have of Brian Setzer. I then went out and bought him a childs toy guitar, and he got upset and said that it was not the real thing. So my question is my son to young to start learning to play guitar? i know it helps a child develop math skills by playing an instrument but is he to young to start playing?
2007-03-05 06:03:20 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
I don't think he's too young. Children begin piano and violin at 4 years old. If your child approached you and expressed an interest, I'd say it's a pretty strong one. You could get in touch with your local community education program and see if they know of a local music teacher who has experience with toddlers. You also might want to look into a group "fun" music program that would help your son develop the basics before getting into one specific instrument. Yes, musical aptitude is said to have a positive impact on mathematical abilities. I would encourage your son's interest if you are able, but maybe make it more of a fun time, not too strict on practicing right now. Good luck!
2007-03-05 06:22:09 · answer #1 · answered by Barbara B 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yo Dude
This may be a golden opportunity for you to take care of a number of things all at one time ---
If you go the route of getting him a very low cost kids instrument--before you take the plunge-- have a very brief talk with him about responsibility for the care of the guitar-- and let him know that it will mean that he has to take good care of it -- and that if he abuses or mistreats it--- he will NOT get another ---- SO---not only will you be servicing his "creative needs" here and encouraging his learning of what music is about--- but there will be some ground covered on the "responsibility" thing as well !!
2007-03-05 06:18:47 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well, obviously since he's three he's far too small to hold the real thing. Also if he's 3 he won't actually be able to learn very well unless he's a musical prodigy. I'd wait a few years, but if he starts that young then he'll have a lot of potential.
2007-03-05 06:11:46 · answer #3 · answered by Blake M 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Never too young to start playing. Check with Guitar Center and find a children's size guitar. You should be able to get one for fifty to seventy-five dollars.
Encourage him but be careful not to push.
2007-03-05 06:11:17 · answer #4 · answered by grantwiscour 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
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2017-02-17 17:04:26 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If he is really interested in music, I suggest that you enroll him in Kindermusic.
2007-03-05 06:11:23 · answer #6 · answered by joe s 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋