When Should Children Learn to Play an Instrument

Music history is littered with precocious child prodigies taking the world with their dazzling musical talents. A famous historical example is Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756–1791).

Playing an instrument has plenty of benefits for a child. Research has shown that it helps improve academic and social skills, promotes discipline, and boosts self-esteem, but knowing where to begin can be a real challenge for parents.

In this video, Sarah Baldwin's experience as a Waldorf teacher and mother of two musicians. She will help the parents answer the question: When should children learn to play an instrument?