The short answer? Depends on the kid Experts agree that children should be getting musical experiences early, and the proven developmental benefits of music in cognitive, motor, and life skills have made musical learning a high priority for many families. What is not always agreed upon, however, is when tostart private 1-on-1 lessons for a particular instrument.Some teachers advocate that it's much better to go with group music classes then switch to private lessons around 7+. While I would agree that there are fantastic programs available for this, I'm also a huge fan of starting private lessons during the Pre-K…