INSTRUMENT RECOMMENDATIONS
UKULELES:
* Great starter ukuleles for little ones (3-5 years old): HERE and HERE!
* Slightly more expensive, but better quality: Cordoba soprano ukulele
* Larger body ukulele: Cordoba concert ukulele
ACOUSTIC GUITARS:
* Ages 3-6: 1/4 size narrow neck or standard size (480mm)
* Ages 7-10: 1/2 size Yamaha guitar or Cordoba guitar
* Ages 11-14+: Little Martin or Baby Taylor
ELECTRIC GUITARS:
* Electric Guitars: Click here and select the tab "electric guitars" for different recommendations by age.
* Amplifier: 3W Guitar Amp
DRUM SET:
Other accessories you'll need:
- Amplifier/Speaker
- Headphones/splitter
- Throne (seat)
KEYBOARDS:
* 61 key keyboard bundle (with weighted keys)
* 44 mini starter keyboard (for 3-4 year olds with very limited space)
DIGITAL PIANOS:
* 88 key weighted digital piano (lower end)
* 88 key weighted digital piano (higher end)
UPRIGHT PIANOS:
Big Wrench Piano Care: An independent piano resale shop in Brooklyn with a small showroom of pianos.
ACCESSORIES:
OUR FAVORITE LOCAL NYC INSTRUMENT SHOPS:
Main Drag Music: Great selection of ukuleles and can order any instrument you'd like (Williamsburg)
Brooklyn Fine Guitars: A Boerum Hill shop with keyboards and guitars discounted up to 35% (plus they offer a Blue Balloon discount!)
Guitar Center: They stock the largest selection of instruments (various locations)
OUR FAVORITE NASHVILLE SHOPS:
Coming soon!
PIANO TUNER (NY) :
Brian at Big Wrench Piano Care (let him know we sent you!)