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Archive for July, 2009
Last Christmas my wife and I were looking for the perfect gift for Brian, our 16 year old nephew who we have raised since the age of 6. Prominent on his Christmas list was an electric guitar. I thought “no way! He’s too young and electric guitars are far too expensive for our budget!” But after a lengthy search on the internet we found several websites that featured children’s guitars in a price range that we could afford! We ordered an electric kids guitar and it was shipped out to us on the same day!
What a joy it was Christmas morning to see Brian’s face light up when he opened up the package to see that he now owns a “very cool” electric kids guitar! Our house has been filled with the sound of music ever since. Even though we sometimes have to restrict Brian’s use of his guitar to daytime hours only, our neighbors have even enjoyed a serenade or two by Brian.
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My husband, Bob and I recently adopted a seven year old Korean girl named Maria. We have already raised three boys and were beginning to feel the “empty nest syndrome”. Our youngest son, Ben (age 17) still lives at home but will go off to college next year. Bob and I were struggling to get Maria involved in activities from ballet to swimming. Ben plays guitar in a local band and it looked like his love of guitars has worn off on Maria! Finally Bob and I decided to begin searching for discount kids guitars and found the perfect panda shaped kids guitar. Now our house is filled with music!
Even and “old fogey” like me can appreciate the rock ballads, jam sessions, and true joy exhibited by my two children who now perform little duets together! Never in a million years did I dream that Maria and her kids guitar could bring so much happiness to all of our family!
My mom bought me my first guitar when I was seven and it was an acoustic guitar. As much as I love playing on an acoustic NOW, it wasn’t what I expected. As a kid who idolized Eddie Van Halen and Slash, I wanted to play a flying-V, which is something that you couldn’t get kids back then.
Now, parents have an easier time finding an electric guitar for kids, as many guitar companies are expanding their reputations to include children’s lines. While acoustics are good starts, if you have a kid who is definitely going to want to “rock” out, I would recommend an electric. It’s a little loud, but hey, that’s what earplugs are for, mom and dad. Also, electrics just sound better.
I have been teaching in the inner city school districts of Philadelphia and Chicago for many years now. Working with children in music education has given me great insight to the inner workings of the child psyche and essentially “what makes kids tick”. I can say that the kids who learn to play instruments, (such as guitars for children) seem to learn a necessary discipline that carries through to other important areas of life.
I very recently worked with a young boy who purchased an electric guitar for children and now gets better grades and has less problems with discipline. The parents of this particular child shared with me that their son is more willing to get homework done and complete chores so that he can have time to “jam” on his kids electric guitar. The parents indicated that they have even built a studio in their basement so that their son can take his hobby seriously and they can have peace and quiet in the rest of the house. This story is just one example of how music has enriched lives and provided a very necessary outlet.
When I first started to learn how to play guitar, I had to learn to tune by ear, which was about 80% accurate. As I got older and started what was essentially Nirvana cover bands, I started utilizing an electric tuner. When buying a guitar for children, it’s what I would recommend. You can usually find a low-priced electric tuner that is battery operated and has a built in microphone.
Most guitar tutorials (especially for kids and beginners) are tuned to standard which is EADGBE and is the most popular in terms of playing many pop songs. Once you show kids how to affectively use the electronic tuner, they can experiment with additional tunings to help them find their own sound.
I am a single mother working hard to raise my two sons, (ages 11 and 14). My younger son, Christopher has Attention Deficit Disorder. Finding the time as well as the patience to work with him and parent him can be VERY trying, especially when we all lead such busy lives. It has been an ongoing challenge for years to find interests and hobbies that will not only occupy his time but also hold his attention.
After many attempts at hobbies such as: baseball, karate, and soccer, I FINALLY found the activity that not only holds my son’s attention but also provides skill and discipline while nurturing his own sense of creativity. I discovered his love of electric guitars. And not just any guitar but an electric guitar for kids! He LOVES it and now feels he has more in common with his rock star idols like the Jonas Brothers! I really believe in the importance of helping children harness their passion and feel that music is a wonderful outlet for our youngsters. As a single parent on a budget, I was able to find discount childrens guitars that are high quality and provide a good vehicle for learning to play music.