What is the best way to start a child off with guitar lessons?

Question

What kind of guitar is a good guitar (brand, type) to start them off with? Any advice from someone with experience teaching guitar lessons is appreciated.

Answer 1

The simple answer is a guitar that fits your child.  They make guitars in all sizes, 3/4, 1/2 are not too hard to find in either nylon or steel.  Classical nylon guitar will be easier on your poor kids fingers.

Answer 2

If this is a young child, find a good 3/4 size guitar.  Find out if your child wants to play electric or acoustic.  It doesn't matter at all from a learning/teaching standpoint, that's all the same, but to peak your child's interest play to their enthusiasm.  There are lots of 3/4 acoustic guitars made.  I know that Fender makes a 3/4 junior stratocaster electric.  Other companies must, too.