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Music lessons for kids (age question)
DD is 4, doesn't turn 5 until March. She did gymnastics last year and in Fall I want to let her try a dance class. I also thought Karate would be fun for her, but DH really wants to get her into music (guitar or drum lessons). I think she's way too young. Anybody's kids do music lessons and have suggestions as to appropriate age? I know singing lessons should wait until after puberty since undeveloped vocal cords can be damaged when not matured and if treated wrongly. But for instruments I think it just needs to be when a child can focus and follow those kinds of intricate lessons. I didn't do Violin until I was in 4th grade and piano I started around 6th. However, I do see younger kids on youtube playing instruments much younger.
Opinions on appropriate age to begin that?
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Posted 6/27/15 4:18 PM  |
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Music lessons for kids (age question)
I taught violin viola and cello for a long time, and taught very very young kids
I would say piano would be perfect for her age. It's also a great instrument to know if she ever wants to play another instrument.
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| Posted 6/27/15 6:27 PM |
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jessnbrian
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Music lessons for kids (age question)
Piano is PERFECT to start at that age, my sister started right after she turned 4. Piano is a great first instrument, as it sets the child up for all others (and it's so much easier to learn younger rather than older, I had to take it for school and did horribly at 18).
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| Posted 6/27/15 7:48 PM |
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ANR1211
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Music lessons for kids (age question)
DH teaches both drum and guitar lessons. He has kids that start at 5. He is also teaching our 2 year old both right now. DS1 loves to play drums- he counts to 4, keeps a beat, and knows all the names of the different drums. He plays along to songs and keeps a pretty good beat. He knows how to strum a guitar with his hands and pick. DH holds the chords and he can strum a song. So 4 isn't too young. I'm sure a 4 year old can do more than a 2 year old. DS2 is 6 months and hits the drums and strums the guitar too! It's good to start young!
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| Posted 6/27/15 8:58 PM |
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Music lessons for kids (age question)
Between 3-4 years old is a great time for them to start lessons/music camp.
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| Posted 6/28/15 8:19 AM |
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nycgirl
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Re: Music lessons for kids (age question)
I work with a professional cello player.
Her opinion was 6 for string instruments. She started her daughter at that age.
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| Posted 6/28/15 8:37 AM |
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Re: Music lessons for kids (age question)
Ok, thanks for the input. I think if anything then we will start her with piano lessons either this year or next and go from there. 
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| Posted 6/29/15 1:52 PM |
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Lara&Aidansmommy
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Re: Music lessons for kids (age question)
My dd started suzuki violin at age 4
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| Posted 6/29/15 2:44 PM |
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Re: Music lessons for kids (age question)
Posted by Lara&Aidansmommy
My dd started suzuki violin at age 4
Same here. She is now six and is doing great. Check out Huntington Center for Performing arts. They have a great Suzuki program and wonderful teachers. The Suzuki method is geared for young children. They can start at 3. It has a lot of parental involvement so you learn too!
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| Posted 6/30/15 9:26 AM |
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