Purchase+Info

 Learning to play a musical instrument can be an incredibly rewarding journey for your child! Obtaining a quality musical instrument for your child is very important to ensure his or her musical success. Having an instrument that is reliable, plays in tune, and is easily repairable, makes the learning process far more enjoyable for you and for your child. Our teachers’ collective experience has been that, while many // bargain-type // instruments may be found on the // Internet, // these attractive-looking inexpensive instruments may play very poorly and are difficult to repair. Unfortunately, if a problem arises, parents may have less financial recourse from many Internet sources than if they purchased or rented from a local music store. The same can be said about instruments sold in many non-music department stores. Some are very inexpensive. They look good, but may not be of the same quality as the //name// brands. Basically, //you get what you pay for//. If you are planning to purchase an instrument from any source, we advise you to contact your director before making your purchase. He or she will give you an honest opinion regarding your potential purchase to ensure that you get the best possible value, as well as the best instrument for your child. If you already own an instrument that you or a relative previously played, we recommend that you contact your school band or orchestra director to check the instrument for necessary repairs or accessories. Although these instruments are usually OK for your child to use, over time, valves can stick, pads can deteriorate, or wood can warp. This usually can be remedied with minor repairs. We can direct you to local repair shops to do the repairs for you.
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