After teaching guitar to many kids over the past decades, I've watched countless parents struggle with the same question: "acoustic or electric guitar for my kid"? Most have absolutely no idea which one will actually work for their child, so they end up making decisions based on: The truth is, the wrong choice doesn't just waste...

Most kids who quit guitar quit because the guitar didn't fit them. Wrong size, wrong type, wrong vibe. Let's fix that in about 3 minutes. TL;DR Step 1: Get the Right Size Age charts don't tell the whole story. Use height instead. A good rule of thumb: the guitar should reach roughly to your child's belly...

If you've ever seen an 8-year old hold a full size guitar, it's like handing them a surfboard. The truth is that 90% of parents pick the wrong size guitar for their child, either because: In reality, they won't stick around long enough to grow into anything if it's frustrating from day one. Here's exactly how to...