How young can kids start playing a guitar?

Question

My son is 5yrs old and we would like him to play guitar. Is he too young to start? He already plays rugby union.

Answer 1

does he want to play? i think if he wants to play and would want to start having a go. and if hes a smart kid he'll get it straight away. but i dont think you should force him just because YOU want him to play.

Answer 2

Depends on the guitar.  My cousin started at the age of 2.  Actually, it was a ukulele.  From the sounds of it, you don't seem like the type that will make it fun for him.  Or will you?  I mean, wondering if he's too young for something...  Seriously, 2 may sound young, but I showed him that I could do some amazing stuff on the guitar and then put a ukulele on the floor...  He'll get it one day, especially if I keep showing him stuff.

Answer 3

I saw a kid once who was 2 yrs old, with a miniature guitar. He was also playing drums. I say miniature because it wasn't a toy- it actually functioned :)

Answer 4

Doe HE want to play guitar is the question.

If so, get him a half size, or smaller if his fingers are tiny.

His teacher will expect him to practise for about half an hour each day-(3x10 minute sessions work best for little ones) and lessons are about $30 per 1/2 hour-less if he's in a group.

Good luck.

Answer 5

well if he wants to play it, it wouldn't matter what age he starts

Answer 6

I don't see the correlation between rugby union and guitars....

Usually younger kids have a problem holding down the strings, get frustrated, and quit.   However there really isn't an age limit, other than they should be able to read a bit.

Answer 7

I don't think he's too young. It depends on how careful he is with things. I would suggest not starting off with an expensive one though probably a used one.

Answer 8

well i came oput plauying a guitatr so preaty much asap

Answer 9

Well my boyfriend plays rugby and when he was two his parents gave him a little guitar and ever since hes been playing and he is in his own band and getting a record deal as we speak. Go for it! and good luck!