2/10/2014

Interesting Instrument Options For Your Child

By Madeleine Bridgeman


During the last two or three years of elementary school, most children try out an instrument. It might be a violin, a flute or a clarinet, but typically there are only about a dozen options at school. Certainly, it is still a great idea to select one of these instruments and learn how to play, but if your child wants to play something a bit different, consider finding a local music school that allows them to try out something they cannot do at school.

Many kids these days would love learning how to play the guitar, and there are several different types of guitars to consider. You could opt for the acoustic guitar which is a great way to start out, or perhaps your child dreams of performing in a rock band and wants to learn how to play the electric guitar or bass guitar. In the last few years, many people have been taking ukulele lessons, as well, and this can be an excellent option for a very young musician.

Piano lessons also typically are not taught at school, so private piano lessons are the only option. Some schools offer keyboarding lessons, as well, and students can learn how to use this electronic instrument which is highly versatile, offering many different sounds and even drum beats.

If you don't mind the bustle of practice time, learning how to play the drums can be great fun for a child with a good sense of rhythm. Children can learn percussion instruments at school, including bass drums, snare drums, symbols and other important parts of the percussion section. But if you are hoping to play like Ringo Starr, Lars Ulrich or Keith Moon, you'll need to find a private teacher at a local rock music school to truly learn how to keep the beat. Students are typically very enthusiastic about private drum lessons because they get to accompany songs they really love rather than what the school music instructor selects.

Your child also might be thinking way outside the box and want give the mandolin or accordion a whirl or perhaps an autoharp. For these, private lessons are must, as well as for those who wish to take songwriting lessons or voice lessons. A San Juan Capistrano music school such as Los Rios Rock School can be a good option for children with these interests.

Los Rios Rock School is a great option for those searching for a Dana Point music school, a Laguna Niguel music school or a San Clemente music school. This centrally located school offers lessons for virtually any instrument, as well as vocal and songwriting and production classes. The tuition includes a weekly private lesson that lasts for an hour, and students also become part of a band and enjoy practice sessions that lead up to real live performances at top local venues such as Stillwater, the Coach House and even the House of Blues.




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