The Dangers of A Low-Quality Instrument

One of the biggest dangers of a low-quality instrument is that they superficially look the same as a higher-quality instrument.  How can you identify a low-quality instrument?  Does quality really matter, especially for a beginner? “I’ll just get this cheap instrument online for my child just starting music and get them a better one when […]

Am I Too Old to Start Playing?

We hear this question a lot at the store (or at least a variation of it).  Adults will be drawn into the store by all of the instruments, wander around, and then say something to the affect of “I always wanted to learn to play, but it’s too late to start.”  This is absolutely not […]

Private Lessons

Should you seek private instruction? A question we get a lot in music retail is whether or not private lessons are needed.  This is raised by adults picking up an instrument for the first time (or first time in a while) and parents of high school, middle school, and beginners.  Hopefully, this will clear up […]