“What’s the Right Age to Begin Music Lessons?” — Dr. Robert A. Cutietta, Dean of the University of Southern California Thornton School of Music addresses this commonly asked question in an article published on the PBS Parents website.
“Musical experience at an early age is extremely important in a child’s developmental process. Like riding a bike or learning a language, these skills can be learned later in life, but they will never be “natural” in the way that is so important for fluid musical performance.” he writes.