Is my 6 yr old son too young for Piano lessons?

Question

He has decided he wants piano lessons, I'm more than happy for him to do so but worry that he'll get bored in a few weeks.

Is it best to let him go and see what happens?

or

Wait a bit until I'm sure it's something he really wants?

Answer 1

Try it out, don't pressure him to continue or shame him if it doesn't turn out he's great or dislikes it.

Answer 2

I would explain to him that if he starts something that he has to see it through to the end. NO MATTER WHAT IT IS! Then let him decide again. I don't think that it is too young for him to start,  would be a great think for him to learn, and the younger the better. I would also find out if you can pay for just a few lessons, but make him attend all of how ever many you have to pay for.

Answer 3

I think 6 is a great age to start, especially when he is showing the interest.  The lessons are probably weekly and he can do his 15 minutes a day practice (or more if he is motivated).  I started at age 6 without the interest and continued into highschool and am still interested musically.

Answer 4

He isn't too young , 6 is actually older than when some kids start

Answer 5

If he really wants to do it go ahead and let him do it. Just make sure that he knows he'll have to stick with it and not give up. It's very fun to learn how to play a new instrument (if he is truly passionate about it), and it is really fun when you play your first songs!!! Make sure you praise him and listen to what he says went on in class. I think he'll enjoy it more if you enjoy it with him.

-Good luck!

Answer 6

try him the younger they start the better G with something like that.

Answer 7

the younger the better let him go for it obviously at that age his hands will be smaller and struggle with some parts but theres still plenty he can do

Answer 8

If you can afford the time and money and he wants to try it is fine to let him. Part of life is allowing your kids to try things, some times they do well and sometimes they do not. There are certainly more kids that tried piano and stopped than become great pianist. Make sure he knows if he doesn't practice then he will not improve and the lessons will stop. Remenber trying new things is primarily for your childs benefit not to make you feel proud.

Answer 9

My step dad teaches piano and he says 6yrs of age is an ideal age to start playing the piano!

Answer 10

Yes - let him try it,M. - Mozart was playing at three years of age and you never know!

I didn't mine but some parents *force* their children to have music lessons and that puts them off later on in life - I would have been delighted if one of mine had asked! (so long as my parents would have paid for them!).

Just make sure that the teacher is patient and is used to teaching young children.

He can always stop and take it up again later.

Answer 11

Can he read? If he can read books, he's ready for music!

Answer 12

it is not too early at all!! I would say go for it!! you'll be happy you did.

Answer 13

let him have a go at it, and see what happens!

My son was the same about guitar lessons, so i let him go and saw how it went...that was 9 months ago, and he LOVES it..and practices every day, and he is 8 yrs old.

Answer 14

let him go!! that's exactly the age i started taking lessons and i've been taking for ten years =D

if your son proves to be a disaster, most teachers will have the good courtesy to tell you you're wasting your money.

six is the perfect age. go sign him up now!

ps-- a lot of teachers have waiting lists, so the sooner you call one, the better.

Answer 15

Indulge him, there is no harm and he might really love it. It will also teach him to stick with things and not give up too easily. Plus he might fund your pension one day with it!

Answer 16

let him try for a month and after the first month he can decide. But keep him motivated to to do it.

i think 5 is the minium age for my opinion but ur never too old or piano lesson.

Answer 17

Not at all no, Piano is such a wonderful instrument to learn.

Answer 18

I truly believe in music or dance lessons as early as you can.  If he wants to learn to play the piano, go for it!  and encourage all the way!

Answer 19

You should let him try. My daughter wanted to start playing soccer last year when she was 5 and she loved it sooo much. This year she is playing again and her coach will be her dad.

Answer 20

My child is 6 and she started her piano lessons one month ago and it is amazing how children are able to pick up on things! She really enjoys it, the teacher teaches her on Saturday and Sunday to Friday she does her musical home work lessons after school, with joy, without I have to tell her to do so.

Let him have a go, support him and show interest in what he is learning.

Answer 21

Let him try.  I started at the same age

Answer 22

6 aint to young. I started at  2 in half(grandma's idea) if i didnt have hand issues i'd still play at age 22. if you can aford it and his intrest seems geunie let him try.

Answer 23

Let him go...and see if he likes it....but dont go out buying a piano just yet...kids do get bored easily....lol

Answer 24

He'll be fine !

Answer 25

My son wanted to play when he was 5 and so I made him wait until he was 7. He's very focused now.

I would say to get him a keyboard first, and see if his interest is still there in using it and then if he is still seeming to be interested then I would send him.

Answer 26

NO! Of course not! Beethoven got lessons when he was VERY young. As soon as he could understand English, er... I mean, German.

Edit: I started when I was about 7.

Answer 27

i started piano lessons at 5, and i'm now 17. i passed my grade 8 with merit in december :) so if he's interested, let him, i'm really glad my mum did.

and, when he gets into his teens, he'll love you for it: girls like musicians :p

Answer 28

Let him have them...If he gets bored then you will have given him the chance and he will now know that he doesn't really like it.

On the other hand...he may love it. He may be born to play the piano.

Answer 29

I think the younger the better to learn a skill like this Gart as the young mind is more likely to learn.  If he is keen and wants to then I would let him have a go - it won't matter if he gets bored at least he will have tried to see if that is what he wants otherwise he will be left wondering.  He won't know until he tries.

Answer 30

At the age of 3, Mozart was picking out thirds on the family clavier; his father taught him to play at the age of 4, and by the age of 5, young Mozart was already composing music for the piano.

So, if your lad is interested, let him have a go.

Answer 31

Part of learning piano is the dedication to practice.  Of course, that is the parent's responsibility.  I started when I was 8 and my parents made me practice for 30 minutes every day.  I ended up getting my degree in music.  I am now teaching my daughter and making her practice as well.

As a teacher, I can't tell you how may times I've started the lesson and the child says they didn't practice.  Hey - I still get paid for "practicing" with them.  And I tell the parents exactly that.  

Only you know your son.