A guide in 2 parts
Guitar lessons: a guide for families and beginners
Starting guitar comes with practical questions: which guitar, what size, why fingers hurt, and how to keep it in tune. This guide answers them in the order they tend to come up, from deciding your child is ready to playing real songs.
Read in order
The guide
2 articles
- 01
Part 1
What Age Should My Child Start Guitar Lessons?
Most kids are ready for guitar around 7 or 8. The signs to look for, what to expect at each age, and how to give a younger child a good start.
- 02
Part 2
What Size Guitar Does My Child Need?
Half, three-quarter or full size? A simple fit test, the usual sizes by age, and why the right size matters more than the brand.
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