[Grovenet] Guitar lessons?

Fri May 2 16:42:34 PDT 2008

I'll second that!

I have taught entire elementary school classes on the uke. It is an 
excellent way for them to learn some basic chords on a narrow neck. They can 
also learn to play melodies and read music. The transition to guitar is easy 
once their hands are large enough. Then they should be ready to play with 
the full fretboard and learn more advanced chords using all six strings.

Steve
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> Ukulele is a good option for kids. A baritone uke is tuned like a guitar 
> that is missing the two lower strings. A soprano or concert sized uke fits 
> kids well. There is a wealth of info and lessons available online but 
> unfortunately I don't know of anyone in the Forest Grove/Hillsboro who 
> offers lessons.
> Tom Alexander
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> Lessons are usually available through local music stores.
> Vic's Guitar Cave could tell her if there are openings with his
> contacts.
>
> Katie
> PS There is some controversy among guitar players about what age is
> appropriate to start guitar. The width of guitar neck can be
> difficult for small hands and the miniature guitars usually have
> tuning consistency problems up and down the neck. But in any case she
> will need a well constructed guitar so the strings sit very close to
> the fret board, so she can easily hold them down. Most parents want
> to start their kids on an inexpensive guitar which leads to
> frustration but if they have the money to get a really good quality
> one to start with it usually works better.
> Sometimes the alternative is to start on a violin (easier to rent one
> too) with a much narrower neck and switch to guitar when your hands
> are bigger. The music teachers on the list will probably have more
> opinions as well.
>
> On May 2, 2008, at 8:21 AM, Alana Graham wrote:
>
>> I have a friend who has a 6 year old daughter who
>> wants guitar lessons.  Anyone know anyone who can
>> teach her here in town?
>>
>> thanks
>> Alana
>>
>>
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