When should my child start taking instrument lessons?

Before starting instrumental instruction, a child should achieve “independent music accuracy.” Independent music accuracy, which can be attained by all typically developing children, is defined as the ability to sing in tune and in rhythm, and to make rhythmically accurate movements. With proper musical stimulation, this usually occurs between the ages of four and six.

The tonal and rhythm skills they learn during the first years of life will give them the ability to learn to play an instrument with greater ease and enjoyment later in life.