[HANASHIR:13504] Re: Learning Instruments

[Marilyn Cohen <bubbecohen...>]

Rosalie--
Two of my grandchildren have been taking music lessons for a while.  
Josh who is now eight has been playing the piano since he was 4 years 
old.  He is very good and loves it.  His sister, Rachael who is 6 
started on the cello, her choice, and is now playing the violin. She 
has had music lessons since she was 4.  So it really depends on the 
child and the support from the family.  Good luck!
Marilyn Cohen
bubbecohen (at) comcast(dot)net



----- Original Message -----
From: cantorboxt <cantorboxt (at) templeemanuelmd(dot)org>
Date: Monday, February 10, 2003 9:43 am
Subject: [HANASHIR:13495] Learning Instruments

> Friends -- I need a little instrument advice.  5-6 year old child, 
> wants to
> learn an instrument.  Actually wants to learn piano, guitar, 
> violin and
> drums (which mom ruled out immediately).  Before they go buy rent
> piano/keyboard, I needed a little help in terms of which 
> instrument is most
> advisable to begin with.  I think piano is versitile, but the kid has
> songleaders in his family and might find guitar more useful in 
> that regard. 
> Is 6 to early to start guitar? Or violin?  I am not so 
> knowledgable in this
> area and would love some advice I can pass on to mom!
> 
> Thanks
> Cantor Rosalie Boxt
> cantorboxt (at) templeemanuelmd(dot)org
> 
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