When Should A Child Begin Music Lessons and What Instrument Is The Best To Begin On?

Thanks for your question.

I strongly believe children should be exposed to all kinds of music and musical instruments from birth, with formal lessons beginning around Pre-K or Kindergarten, at age 4 or 5 years. (Click Here for More About This.)

In my opinion, and generally speaking, I think piano is perfect for beginning lessons at this age. Violin, viola, cello, guitar and drums are best to start around 7 or 8 years old. Brass and woodwinds are best to start around 9 or 10 years old. The Suzuki method begins children as young as 3 years old on violin, viola and cello, but I have had the most success when young children learn some keyboard, first, then diversify to other instruments.

As with many things, this is not a rigid formula for ages to start music as each child is unique with different maturity levels, interests and physical size.

All the best,
~ Cristin Patterson ~
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