stewblack Posted August 29, 2023 Share Posted August 29, 2023 A friend has asked if 8 years old is too young to start lessons. I can't do it as they live too far from me, but what do folk think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodinblack Posted August 29, 2023 Share Posted August 29, 2023 Too young? Absolutely not, the younger the better. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waddo Soqable Posted August 29, 2023 Share Posted August 29, 2023 Loads of people begin on a musical instrument at that age, I wish I'd started at 8 tbh.. a short scale bass would be advisable of course 😁 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewblack Posted August 29, 2023 Author Share Posted August 29, 2023 Ok so ... anyone here from Yeovil teach? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggaebass Posted August 29, 2023 Share Posted August 29, 2023 Not at all, you’re never too young, or old for that matter 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrCrane Posted August 29, 2023 Share Posted August 29, 2023 My daughter started taking bass lessons at that age. She's just turned 15 and got her Grade 8 certification a couple of weeks ago 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nilorius Posted August 29, 2023 Share Posted August 29, 2023 https://kupdf.net/download/bass-book-gary-willis-progressive-bassics_58c20a64e12e89a33aadd377_pdf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodinblack Posted August 29, 2023 Share Posted August 29, 2023 3 hours ago, stewblack said: Ok so ... anyone here from Yeovil teach? Not bass that I know of, although there is a very good guitar teacher for young kids. However, can look for bass teacher - I would suspect that the guys at Yeovil Guitars will know the people 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted August 29, 2023 Share Posted August 29, 2023 Is 8 too young?? There are loads of videos on YouTube of kids playing bass to a high standard. Some are at such a standard that many of us would be embarrassed to follow them on stage. Start 'em early and hope that they don't find a different hobby which is even more expensive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Downunderwonder Posted August 30, 2023 Share Posted August 30, 2023 Depends on the kid. If they are keen and a suitable scale instrument can found then 8 is old enough. I didn't show interest until I was 9 so that's when I started on violin with a 3/4 size. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OliverBlackman Posted August 30, 2023 Share Posted August 30, 2023 I’ve taught kids at that age for a music school and it was absolutely fine. I’d start her off with Scott’s bass lessons and see how she finds it. It’s really hard to find a good teacher and it could be the difference between enjoying it and giving it up. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boodang Posted August 30, 2023 Share Posted August 30, 2023 I don't think 8 is too young but you definitely want a teacher who can tailor lessons for that age. Recently I took on a 10 year old student for drumming and previous to this the youngest I've taught was 16. What a difference! Took me by surprise a bit but we've soon adapted and it's going well. The kid is very keen, definitely a natural born drummer (wants to hit and destroy everything), but short attention span, and surprisingly considering I'm not young and he is, not much stamina. I guess every kid will be different but also it seems very different from teaching an adult. PS I was looking to give inspiration to the youngster by suggesting drummers from the past to listen to. I was thinking about drummers that you could learn from technically like Steve Gadd. The drummer that inspired him the most to practice... Keith Moon playing an acrylic kit with gold fish in it. I'm not sure what kind of drumming monster I might have unleashed! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soulstar89 Posted August 30, 2023 Share Posted August 30, 2023 I’m actually thinking of get my niece who is 7 a bass. I’ll prob take here down to a music store to she if she likes any 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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