So your kid’s been watching a lot of old Hendrix concerts on Youtube while you’ve been watching your http://www.cannonsatellite.com/direct-tv-spor channels and now he wants to play guitar. If you want to be dad of the year you should get him one – here’s what to know:
Look Online: Sometimes you can find great deals on guitars on sites like Ebay and Craigslist. Many people (probably like your kid) start to play and then get bored, selling their instruments for a discounted price.
Choose Carefully: We think it’s best to pick an acoustic to start with – it’s less complicated and a heck of a lot less loud than an electric and it’s cheaper, too. Once your child masters the wood and strings he can move on to something a little more Van Halen.
Get Lessons, Too: If you’re going to get him a guitar don’t just throw him to the wolves and make him teach himself – sign him up for a few months of beginner lessons so he’ll know what he’s working with. Give him a goal and check the local college for someone willing to teach for cheap.