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Guitar for tweens [message #95041] Wed, 05 January 2022 15:26 Go to next message
Mica is currently offline  Mica
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My coworker has six children. They want to start a band! She is looking for guitars and a drum set. Does anyone have any tips or brands that I can share with her.
Re: Guitar for tweens [message #95046 is a reply to message #95041] Wed, 05 January 2022 20:26 Go to previous messageGo to next message
LCallan is currently offline  LCallan
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I don't play, but I wonder if it would be better if she rented the instruments first. It sounds like a huge investment to purchase that many instruments when she's not sure if they'll stick with it.
Re: Guitar for tweens [message #95049 is a reply to message #95046] Thu, 06 January 2022 08:09 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Rusty is currently offline  Rusty
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A pair of noise cancelling headphones for their practice sessions.
Re: Guitar for tweens [message #95053 is a reply to message #95049] Thu, 06 January 2022 17:13 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Strum Drum is currently offline  Strum Drum
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Hey, that's great! I'm a strummer and a drummer, so this is right up my alley. I teach kids to play, and I've seen it make a huge difference to some children. Learning how to play gives them something to work towards and something to be proud of. It's a good life skill. I'm glad she's encouraging them.

As far as brands go, I'm fond of Fender and Yamaha for acoustic guitars for beginners and Pearl and Yamaha for a beginner drum kit. However, the best thing you can do in the beginning is just to get something in their hands. Rent it, borrow it, buy it, whatever - have them take a few lessons, learn some skills, then go from there.

Re: Guitar for tweens [message #95057 is a reply to message #95041] Fri, 07 January 2022 13:06 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Mica is currently offline  Mica
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Thank you @ Strum Drum. I love that she encourages her children. They are homeschooled and she has them in sports and now "band". I will pass the information onto her. She will be thrilled!
Re: Guitar for tweens [message #95092 is a reply to message #95041] Tue, 18 January 2022 10:29 Go to previous message
Azuri is currently offline  Azuri
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Yeah, in the beginning, the brand isn't that important. Buy them the "Guitar" brand and tell them that the greats started cheap. Springsteen's first guitar was a Japanese model bought at a used music store.
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