Guitar lessons - how early can kids start?

Question:My 3 (almost 4) year old has always been really into music. He got a little toy guitar for Christmas and he is upset because he wants a 'real' one and he wants me to teach him how to play. I wanted to see how serious he was so I took him to a music store where they had walls full of guitars and he was in awe. There was a couple people trying them out (it was a used guitar store) and he just wanted to stay and listen to them all play! So should I start him now while he has little distractions? Does he have the capability at almost 4 years old to comprehend? I play piano, so I don't know much about guitar. Thanks!

Best Answer - Chosen by Asker: My 3 (almost 4) year old has always been really into music. He got a little toy guitar for Christmas and he is upset because he wants a 'real' one and he wants me to teach him how to play. I wanted to see how serious he was so I took him to a music store where they had walls full of guitars and he was in awe. There was a couple people trying them out (it was a used guitar store) and he just wanted to stay and listen to them all play! So should I start him now while he has little distractions? Does he have the capability at almost 4 years old to comprehend? I play piano, so I don't know much about guitar. Thanks!

Yes, start him now! You can find guitar's for his age as well. Might not find at a used guitar joint. Sounds like he has a sincere interest and the fact that you are a musician means he will have influence and be good at it. What do you have to lose? Better than violent video games right?

They can start right know if she really wanted to know all you need to do is look for teachers to teach her.

based on what you just said, your child really wants to learn how. i know an actor who started learning how to play when he was about the age of your child and now he's really good. i believe that children should be given the chance to discover their talents especially through the support of their parents. i think the age of 4 is already fine. who knows, by the age of 12, he might be playing like a pro!

just an opinion id like to share.