Guitar Hero or Real Guitar

Author: Mike Barricello
I watch all these young kids playing Guitar Hero and wonder if their parents encourage it or tolerate it.  I personally would like to see kids pick up a real guitar or other instrument and learn to play it.  When I was 10 years old I picked up my first guitar and at age 59, I haven’t stopped playing it yet.  I remember as a kid that I rarely got bored like young kids do now.  If I had nothing to do I would turn to my guitar and play it for hours at a time.  I realize that when you tend to have a short attention span.    www.Guitar-Shop-Online.com
For myself, the guitar entertained me through dull times and rough times.  If I was having a bad day or had a lot of stress, the guitar was and still is like my best friend.  When I pick up the guitar all is well in my world.  I guess what I am trying to say is, parents put a real instrument in your child’s hands and let them develop a real talent and at the same time develop their mind.  I know I’m grateful to my parents for letting me play an instrument and for also encouraging me to keep with it.  I try to encourage as many young kids as possible to play an instrument.  The guitar, keyboards or a saxophone can make the difference in a child’s life.  Musical instruments can help kids grow and develop self confidence.  So parents get your children involved in music.  Don’t get me wrong, I’m not against video games, I play them myself, but I do so in moderation.  www.Guitar-Shop-Online.com