{"id":256245,"date":"2018-08-23T16:58:03","date_gmt":"2018-08-23T14:58:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/blog\/?p=256245"},"modified":"2019-08-20T17:09:56","modified_gmt":"2019-08-20T15:09:56","slug":"my-first-instrument-elementary-school","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/blog\/en\/learn\/my-first-instrument-elementary-school\/","title":{"rendered":"My First Instrument – Elementary School"},"content":{"rendered":"

#BackToSchool #GearUp<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

It’s “Back to School”\u00a0<\/span>for your elementary schooler<\/span>, and while their brains will be stimulated throughout the school year why not start music lessons too! Parents who are thinking about music lessons (or independent learning) for their child will receive tips<\/span> about the first instrument<\/span> and entry into music making<\/span>.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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While music<\/strong> still plays a relatively large role in kindergarten<\/strong> and pre-school<\/strong>, it usually gets put on the back burner when children start elementary school<\/strong>. In addition, the preoccupation with instruments in schools is tending to fade into the background these days. It is therefore all the more important<\/strong> to offer children the opportunity to play an instrument outside of school<\/strong> and thus give them all the developmental benefits of making music<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

The primary school age between six and ten years<\/strong> is ideal for the beginning with most instruments. Children who have already started music lessons before starting school usually need instrument sizes<\/strong> adapted to their physical development during this time.<\/p>\n

Otherwise the choice of an instrument is an individual matter, which should depend on the preferences and wishes of the child and must correspond to his\/her physical and mental development. Professional instruction<\/strong> is essential for the serious learning<\/strong> of an instrument. Many music schools offer test courses<\/strong> and in some music classes it is also possible to choose between individual and group lessons<\/strong>. Ideally, the teacher will help with his\/her experience in finding the right instrument, but of course the Thomann departments<\/strong><\/a> are also available for\u00a0advice and assistance<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

We have selected a number of instruments that are ideal for children starting primary school<\/strong> or that can be adapted to the child’s development as instruments for advancement if music lessons have already started before school.<\/p>\n

Drum Kit<\/h3>\n

If a child obviously enjoyed rhythmic playing or even in pre-school showed that percussion instruments are among his\/her favourites, then a drum kit<\/strong><\/a> could lay the foundation for a musical career. Usually the starting age is between 7 and 10 years<\/strong> and a complete, age-appropriate drum set<\/strong> like the inexpensive Millenium MX218BX Combo Set<\/strong> <\/a>\u00a0with 18″ bass drum meets all the requirements. All stands<\/strong>, drum stool<\/strong> and even a cymbal set<\/strong> are included. Don’t forget<\/strong>: Whoever sits at the drums needs hearing protection<\/strong>, whether child or adult. For children we offer the Peltor Kid Earmuff<\/strong><\/a>, which not only serves well on drums but also at concerts by optimally protecting the hearing of kids.<\/p>\n

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