If you’re thinking about enrolling your child in music lessons, there are a lot of considerations to mull over – what type of instrument, what age they should start, should you choose private or group lessons, etc. Music lessons offer many wonderful benefits, but with so many options and opinions out there, it can be difficult to decipher what will be the best option for your child.
Use this guide as a blueprint for getting started on your child’s musical journey:
When To Start? Starting music lessons at the proper age can be critical in whether or not your child will stick with it. If you start them too early, they might become overwhelmed.
- Piano: Five is a good age for children to begin piano lessons. They have longer attention spans and can more easily retain material. Of course, there are always exceptions, and if you have an exceptionally bright three or four-year-old, there’s no need to delay.
- Guitar: Playing guitar requires strength in your child’s fingertips, and younger kids may find it uncomfortable or painful. Therefore, for acoustic guitar, wait until your child is at least six.
- Drums: To play drums, your son or daughter needs to be able to reach both the pedals on the floor, and the cymbals; therefore, this is less about age than it is about the height. That said, an average age to start drum lessons is seven.
- Woodwinds: Playing the flute, clarinet, or saxophone requires a good amount of lung capacity. Most kids start playing woodwind instruments at the age of nine or older.
Private vs. Group Lessons? There are some benefits to group lessons, most notably the social aspect of it – your child can make friends who have similar interests and hobbies. However, when it comes to learning an instrument, each child learns at a different pace. Working with a private instructor allows the instructor to focus on your child’s individual strengths and weaknesses.
In-Home Lessons vs. Music School? Your home may be distracting to your child’s music lessons. Telephones, video games, pets, siblings, etc. can cause your child to lose focus. Students who take their lessons in a school environment tend to have more success, as the environment provides both structure and inspiration. The biggest plus about having someone come into your home to teach is the convenience. If you go that route, ensure you provide an environment that is as distraction-free as possible.
Visit Napoli School of Music & Dance to learn more about enrolling your child in music lessons or call 610-658-5284.
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