What instrument should my child play?

The ability to play any musical instrument well requires a lot of hard work and persistence. There is a lot of blood, sweat, and tears behind every great musician. The experience of playing an instrument can differ greatly; for instance, playing the violin feels very different from playing the piano. Detailed-oriented people will choose a different instrument than someone who is more generalized. Additionally, different personality types often gravitate toward different instruments. The goal of getting any child to play a musical instrument is to find the instrument that makes their heart sing so they will love to play it for their entire lifetime.

As a parent, it can be easy to get caught up in the instruments we always wanted to play as children or what might work best for a family band. However, this approach can be misguided. Playing a musical instrument is challenging, and many obstacles can arise daily. If a child does not enjoy playing, this can lead to them quitting very quickly.

Children intrinsically know which instrument they are meant to play; all we need to do is ask them and allow them to make that choice. If your child expresses a strong desire to play a particular instrument, you should support their interest and help them pursue it.

If they are uncertain or do not show a clear preference, the next best step is to visit a local music store and let them try various instruments. Please encourage them to explore the ones they are drawn to and those they may initially feel uncomfortable trying. Afterward, discuss their experiences at home to see which instrument excites them the most. Pick the one they are excited about, regardless of how impractical it may seem.

The next part may be the toughest: After they decide what instrument to pick, make them stick with it no matter how frustrated they get with it. In my many years of teaching, I have never met an adult who said they regretted their parents' making them continue playing music. However, I have met many adults who say, "I quit playing, and my parents let me, and I deeply regret it now."

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