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What kind of guitar should you get for a small child?

12.03.2016 by tomlinleckie //

What kind of guitar should you get a small child?

When can my child start playing guitar?

I get asked a lot “How young is too young for my child to start learning guitar?” To which I usually say that it depends on the child and no younger than six. It is important to make sure that your child is asking you for guitar lessons rather than you telling them they should learn guitar. Otherwise, they will just end up being bored in lessons and maybe even put off music for life.

Once you’re sure that they are ready to start lessons, you need to make sure that you have the right guitar.

Small body and nylon strings

You don’t want to get a full-sized adult guitar for a child (even if a relative or friend is kindly lending you one!). Instead, I recommend a 3/4 sized nylon string guitar. This will mean that they can get their arms round the body of the guitar so it won’t  be uncomfortable to play for any period of time. Also, nylon strings require less strength to push down than steel strings which is really good when you’re starting out so as not to experience pain!

If you go to a guitar shop they will be happy to let you try a guitar on for size and make sure that it is comfortable to play.

Recommendation

Lots of my students start on a Valencia CG160 Classical Guitar, and I think they are great for small children. Plus, they are relatively inexpensive.

Here is a link to it on Amazon – Valencia Classical Guitar

Group Guitar lessons

We run Kids group guitar lessons for beginners at Out of the Blue on Dalmeny Street. Group classes are the best way to get started on the instrument in a fun and relaxed environment.

The class runs on Saturdays (starting 14th January) and lasts for one hour –

12pm 7 – 12 year olds

2pm 13 – 16 year olds

What your child will learn

During the first few weeks of the group they will learn how to hold the guitar, tune it, play easy chords and work on songs in a group.

They won’t be made to sit and play scales or boring exercises. Instead, they will learn how to make music and play their favourite songs in a group with friends.

Extra fun things

As well as the weekly group classes during term time we have a Christmas concert and school holiday time workshops.

The important stuff

The guitar classes runs during term times and you pay for blocks in advance. The 1st block runs from 14th of January for 5 weeks and costs £60 (extra siblings £45).

If you do not have a guitar at home we have some available to rent.

How to book your place…

All you need to do is click here to send an email to Jo to book or ask any questions you have and she will send you everything you need to get started.

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The Drum Set Up!

10.18.2014 by tomlinleckie //

Davide teaches drums on a custom electronic kit at our studio.

 

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We have two full kits so that the teacher can be playing at the same time as the student to demonstrate the concepts of the lesson. This avoids the annoying drum lesson conundrum of the student and teacher having to constantly jump up and down while the teacher shows the pupil an idea!

Click here to find out more about drum lessons

Categories // Drums, Uncategorized Tags // advanced, beginner, drum lessons, Edinburgh, Out of the blue, roland, yamaha

Beginner Group Harmonica Lessons starting 2nd of September at 8 PM

08.25.2014 by tomlinleckie //

Group harmonica class for beginners starting September 2nd at Strollers Music School at our studio at Out of the Blue on Dalmeny street.

The course runs for six weeks at 8pm on Tuesdays and costs £60. At the end of which you can choose to carry on in groups following the school term or take individual lessons.

During this time, you will learn;

• how to hold the harmonica

• how to play well-known melodies

• how to play clean notes

• how to make the harmonica sound like a train and other rhythm techniques

• introduction to blues theory

• introduction to electric harmonica and using a microphone

Don’t hesitate to get in touch with us to find out more and to book your place (booking is necessary!)

Tomlin gives us a wee demo –

Categories // Uncategorized Tags // beginner harmonica lessons, Blues theory, Group lessons, How to hold the harmonica, How to play well-known melodies

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