https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/teaching-your-own-child/ Guitar Noise Discussion Board en-US Fri, 05 Jun 2026 09:04:31 +0000 wpForo 60 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/teaching-your-own-child/#post-115476 Thu, 04 Aug 2005 18:14:54 +0000 Guitar Players Discussion DaveM https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/teaching-your-own-child/#post-115476 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/teaching-your-own-child/#post-115029 Tue, 02 Aug 2005 22:15:25 +0000
mikespe and klim, thanks for your replies as well.

I think I am settling down to a Mel Bay book -- he has a method 1 book for children, seems to have lots of cartoon type illustrations and a DVD to go with it, for around $11 on Amazon.

I have started out with teaching here "twinkle" while I get the book. klim said: so unfortunately he didn't stay focused This is the main thing I don't know yet .. whether she will really stay on it or not. She really likes painting, but she hasn't really put much effort into practicing piano, but I am hoping that the interest she is showing in the guitar will last. We'll see how it goes ..]]> Guitar Players Discussion vink https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/teaching-your-own-child/#post-115029 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/teaching-your-own-child/#post-114766 Mon, 01 Aug 2005 22:25:45 +0000
Try out your local library. Most libraries has tab books (and teaching videos) for borrowing.

My son went through a teacher as well. The course was great for him, but it was a very large class, so unfortunately he didn't stay focused (he's only eight).

After coming back from camp (for a week), he hasn't really picked up the guitar. Except to play Smoke on the Water.

As for teaching your child. Start with the first position chords, then strumming, then the basic 12 bar blues. Even though my son can't play an entire song, he is really happy to play the riffs of certain songs.

I've also got a Hal Leonard Book for him as well. Very good books (just like the Mel Bay's).

http://www.halleonard.com/guitarBass.jsp]]> Guitar Players Discussion klim https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/teaching-your-own-child/#post-114766 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/teaching-your-own-child/#post-114742 Mon, 01 Aug 2005 20:36:30 +0000 Guitar Players Discussion vink https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/teaching-your-own-child/#post-114742 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/teaching-your-own-child/#post-114545 Sun, 31 Jul 2005 11:38:02 +0000
ok I asked the missus to email me the name and author of the books.

They are from the Progressive Range

Progressive Guitar Method for Young Beginners By Gary Turner and And
Andrew Scott Illustrated by James Stewart

She has 3 books in the series.

My daughter also enjoys learning things she can relate to. Christmas carols and folk/ traditional songs. A few riffs here and there- just to get the interest level up.

Seems to have worked with her at least.

cheers

Mick


Link

http://www.learntoplaymusic.com/AU/product_info.php?cPath=1_2&products_id=1574&osCsid=1bb607152ce3983dff9f93c426725fe8]]> Guitar Players Discussion mushin https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/teaching-your-own-child/#post-114545 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/teaching-your-own-child/#post-114528 Sun, 31 Jul 2005 09:53:02 +0000 Guitar Players Discussion vink https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/teaching-your-own-child/#post-114528 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/teaching-your-own-child/#post-114517 Sun, 31 Jul 2005 08:43:03 +0000
The books teach music notation- not tab, although from memory it explains them. It also teaches the basic chords where possible- eg only using the top 4 strings. Given the challenge of learning full chords for adults, I quite liked this aspect to get her interested and moving along. It focusses heavily on single not stuff also. On my last trip home, she played a few things for me and I was impressed. She was making good progress, even though I wasnt around to help her. I happened to suffer some Guitar Acuisition syndrome while back home and ended up picking up a second hand Godin and a GDEC. We then spent several hours working through some chords and lessons together.

I organised for lessons for her with a local teacher which she has been attending. (I start with him when I get back home on a more permanent basis). She is having a ball. She is already eyeing off a daisy rock.

Simple message- keep it simple- make it fun.

I cant remember the names of the books but there a 3 in the series- 1,2 and 3 - no less. The books are actually landscape not portait, and has drawings of kids on the front.

One thing with the teacher also is that he is teaching her some stuff that is interesting to her and the realisation will then follow that she needs to know some more theory. She had already been working out the fretboard at home and converting music notation to cheat notes.

Don't know if this helps at all, but I will try to find out the name of the books regardless. I am due back in Oz next saturday.

Cheers

Mick]]> Guitar Players Discussion mushin https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/teaching-your-own-child/#post-114517 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/teaching-your-own-child/#post-114492 Sun, 31 Jul 2005 05:19:51 +0000 Guitar Players Discussion Anonymous https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/teaching-your-own-child/#post-114492 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/teaching-your-own-child/#post-114469 Sun, 31 Jul 2005 01:32:00 +0000 Guitar Players Discussion vink https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/teaching-your-own-child/#post-114469 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/teaching-your-own-child/#post-114447 Sat, 30 Jul 2005 21:05:30 +0000
Most 9-year olds are just beginning to get into popular music, so often they won't really have an answer - in that case, I use folk songs that they might have sung in school music classes, Christmas carols, or Disney tunes (although many of them are too hard - you might need to simplify fingerings)

If they do have musical tastes developing, I try to find easy songs in the genre - by the artists they name if possible. The 9-12 year old crowd by me seems to like Green Day and Beatles, but there's a lot of variance, especially if they have older siblings - some lately have named Zeppelin, Skynyrd, Metallica, and Simon & Garfunkel.

There's no particular songbook I like for kids (or adults for that matter). Since its supplemental stuff, personal fit is the most important thing.]]> Guitar Players Discussion NoteBoat https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/teaching-your-own-child/#post-114447