The Value of Making Music

Making your own instruments is a blast for kids and adults. From canjos and washboards to cajons, it’s a creative way to explore music while learning how music is made. For kids, it sparks curiosity. For adults, it’s a fun chance to rediscover the joy of making something with your hands.

Along the way, you acquire valuable skills such as measuring, building, and problem-solving, and you get to flex your creativity. Best of all, there’s nothing like the pride of playing music on something you made yourself. It feels good to create something positive and share it with others.

At Porch Music Store, we make it easy to dive in. We host canjo-making workshops, and we’re happy to bring them to schools, clubs, or community groups. It’s hands-on, it’s musical, and it’s a lot of fun!

Written by Blog Contributor: Heidi Whistle