Kid Guitars

While it’s true that some guitar players learn to play the instrument “by ear,” many argue that there’s no substitute for classical training. And that means regular guitar lessons. In my experience, the value of lessons will be determined by a child’s personality and work ethic. If, for example, he or she is constantly striving to get better by learning to read music and practicing without being told, lessons might not be necessary.

Other kids benefit from a firmly ingrained routine; they might lack the self-discipline of their peers, but they still have the talent. In cases like this, it’s best to take lessons. Childrens electric guitars can be mastered in any number of ways, so it’s important to remember that some of the best players in history did just fine without lessons. In fact, guitarists like Jimi Hendrix and other Sixties icons developed their idiosyncratic styles without classical training.