Submitted by Ordinary_Car_5077 t3_yd5115 in Music
Steven-Sullivan t1_its5pnd wrote
If he is passionate about 80s rock music, have you thought about encouraging him to learn to play the guitar?
Rock is often the gateway genre to the instrument, and IMO it is quite fulfilling to hear a song you like and then learn to play it.
Also - Metallica, especially their first 5 albums
Ordinary_Car_5077 OP t1_itswsub wrote
Yes, I have thought about it and consulted lots of people, some professional, some not. What I have taken away from numerous conversations is the fear of ruining it for him. I have been told that if he starts too early, it might take the enjoyment out of it. This child can mimic the chords to all his favorite songs now! It's unbelievable. His ADHD and anxiety could pose a problem, but he wants this BAD. I do think that it takes a very special person to teach a child like this, and they are not a dime a dozen. And he just cannot learn from a screen. He's a tactile kid. I'd love to find someone who would come to my home, or I'll bring him to them. It would be so much more impactful to see the teacher in person. Then, I'd do what the musician says. This is something I can afford to do, I've been saving for lessons since he was 3! Lessons and a Fender Stratocaster!
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