Children who get to experience good music in their natural environment are very lucky.  While it is never too late to start, there are some advantages to starting at this age.  Young children do not fear failure and happily accept their pace of learning.   When daily practice is introduced early on, it becomes just a part of their everyday life rather than forced on them by an adult.   They also do not distinguish between work and play and enjoy doing things with a loving parent. A parent spending time practicing with a young child can be a wonderful bonding experience for both.