We would like our daughter to start learning an instrument when she’s in Year 2 next academic year and she’s 6 years old. She says she wants to learn the violin. I played the piano for years and loved it, but sort of stopped when I started uni and I can’t really play anymore. I really regret not keeping it up but I hated playing on a cheap keyboard.
I have always been told the piano is a good first instrument, but I also feel it’s quite a lonely one. And as I explained above, once you go to uni it’s hard to keep it up.
Her junior school has an orchestra, and our local secondary has a music specialism, so, if she is into her music, it would be lovely to be part of it all. Orchestra, concerts, music tour, etc.
What do you all think? Piano as it’s a popular and more obvious first instrument? Violin? Or is it too hard for a 6 year old? Flute?
Thank you!