Quote Originally Posted by chasem View Post
I'm a firm believer in starting kids young with ventures like this (music; be it piano, pipes, or any other instrument, languages, anything that's going to require much time/learning). They're most receptive to learning at the younger ages.
I do so agree! As a pre-teenager I had private piano lessons from our church organist for a few years and until other school work got in the way. I was also a member of our church choir and, before my voice broke, I sang solos at weddings and the like. After my voice broke I just could not hit a note accurately and had to give up singing.

About fifteen years ago, I took private piping lessons from a retired military Pipe Major, but never got beyond chanter work (severe problem reading music).

Now, at 70, I cannot read music at all, I cannot play any instrument (I still have my chanter!) and I cannot sing (in tune). So, learning and sticking with it is vital at an early age. Oh, how I regret not doing so myself, as I am quite musical!