These easy tutorials for homemade instruments are both a fun craft for kids and a new musical toy they can enjoy after they're done.

A little creativity and some basic art and household supplies are all you need to transform the contents of your recycling bin into quite a few homemade instruments for kids that actually make music...or at least, sounds that could be music!

Chime in with tips or suggestions if you've ever made any of these DIY musical instruments with your kids, and if we're missing a kid-friendly tutorial you've tried and liked, please share the recommendation so we can add it to the list!