DD1 is doing keyboard at school (age 7) and really enjoys it. It is during class time, she leaves class for half an hour to attend and is in a small group of 4 kids. She also does choir at lunch time once a week. She asked to do these things and choir is completely off her own bat. We got her a keyboard on eBay for $10 and said that if she continues we will eventually get a piano. DP is hoping she switches to guitar as that's what he plays.

I did the recorder thing and switched to clarinet and saxophone at high school which I loved. I was also made to play the organ which I hated but my grandfather gave it to me in his will so mum made me learn to play it! I was allowed to switch to singing lessons after a few years and I really enjoyed that. DP taught himself guitar and still plays - he is hoping one of the girls wants to learn guitar.

From my experience I would go with a child led approach as it will generally lead to a more positive and ongoing relationship with music.