* Go to a pawn shop and buy a cheap electric guitar, then go to Amazon and buy a cheap USB audio interface, a classic Shure SM57 dynamic mic, a pop filter, and

* Go to a pawn shop and buy a cheap electric guitar, then go to Amazon and buy a cheap USB audio interface, a classic Shure SM57 dynamic mic, a pop filter, and some cables. * Learn how to play three open chords on the guitar. I would recommend E, A, and D. * Watch this video[1] on how to write a song using GarageBand. It's easier than you might think, and a fun thing to do with kids. Compose, record, and mix a song! Also learn about fun technical audio stuff like levels, EQ, compression, reverb and the like. [1]: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZNCAGYENNc8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZNCAGYENNc8