Because basic guitar is easy to learn and the instruments are affordable.
Guitars are child-friendly, too.
They're small, easy to carry, and simple to store. Because guitar holds a special place in our culture and kids want to play. Because a single guitar played simply can provide accompaniment for many voices. Because making music has many proven positive effects on children's social, emotional, and intellectual development. Introduced in the most formative years, these effects have long lasting and far reaching value.