There really is not a “right age “to start because each child is different.

Your child must be showing signs of readiness.

3-4 year-olds benefit from a more general music education geared to young children which includes rhythm, pitch-discrimination and singing all done in small groups with parent involvement.

Age 6-8 seems just right for most beginners, on average, when their reading in school has begun to get a foothold. The ability to focus and to display fine motor skills are also good indicators. Vocal teachers generally will not begin any student until at least age 8.