Santajit Chatterjee

If you're buying a keyboard or guitar for a child who is just starting, it's usually best to choose an instrument that is affordable, easy to play, and durable.

Keyboard (Best choice for most beginners)

• Yamaha PSR-E283 – Excellent beginner keyboard with learning features.
• Casio CT-S300 – Touch-sensitive keys, lightweight, and great value.                                                                                                         Guitar ( (Best choice for most beginners)

• Choose the size based on the child's age:

  • Ages 4–6: 1/4-size guitar
  • Ages 6–9: 1/2-size guitar
  • Ages 9–12: 3/4-size guitar
  • Ages 12+: Full-size guitar (if they're average height)                                                                                                              

    Good beginner models include:

    • Yamaha JR2 – Compact acoustic guitar for children.
    • Kadence Frontier Series Classical Guitar – Affordable nylon-string option.
    • Vault EA20 Junior Acoustic Guitar – Budget-friendly junior-size guitar.