At the beginning of the school year there is a flutter of activity around starting a new instrument. In our area it usually begins in fourth grade. A big event is held in each elementary school where your child can try various woodwind, brass and string instruments. There are also area vendors offering instrument rentals. Big business most parents think. I say yes and no. Here is why.... Yes, those vendors are in business to make money. But they also know what they are talking about. When you rent an instrument, you get one of quality without shelling out the big bucks. A GOOD saxophone new can be close to a thousand dollars. A GOOD violin can be close to eight hundred dollars JUST FOR THE VIOLIN. A GOOD flute can be close to five hundred dollars. I speak from experience as a parent for the woodwinds. I speak from experience as an educator and professional musician on the violin. I wince when a parent says I'm just going to buy a $99.00 violin on ebay/amazon.
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