When deciding to begin instrument instruction, there are many things to think about. Such as: which instrument do I really want to play? How much time do I want to dedicate to my craft and what are my true goals in music? All of these thoughts can be overwhelming and can cause much confusion in the beginning of your venture. However, all of these ideas can be quickly clarified if you start off with a good instrument. It is important to find an instrument that "fits" you and by that I don't just mean one you like. Most instrumental playing require a good amount of technical ability so you should first off find an instrument that feels good in your hands, hopefully after you have had some sort of introduction to the instrument you desire to play.
It can be very costly to find instruments that are "ok" and need to be replaced after you have gained a little experience on it, because of poor quality. Many tried and true brand names like Fender, Selmer and Yamaha, are available to the beginner at modest prices. There are also rental instruments available at local music stores that offer a great alternative to purchasing an instrument and allow the new musician the opportunity to "try" it out for a while and make sure that it is an instrument that wants to be pursued. Always consult your music teacher or another professional before going out and purchasing an instrument, even the slightest difficulty in playing a poorly made instrument might detract you from spending time on your instrument and becoming a terrific musician.
This video describes the process of buying a new instrument from Sharmusic.com; Of course not all places are as accommodating in the process, but this offers valuable insight.
It can be very costly to find instruments that are "ok" and need to be replaced after you have gained a little experience on it, because of poor quality. Many tried and true brand names like Fender, Selmer and Yamaha, are available to the beginner at modest prices. There are also rental instruments available at local music stores that offer a great alternative to purchasing an instrument and allow the new musician the opportunity to "try" it out for a while and make sure that it is an instrument that wants to be pursued. Always consult your music teacher or another professional before going out and purchasing an instrument, even the slightest difficulty in playing a poorly made instrument might detract you from spending time on your instrument and becoming a terrific musician.
This video describes the process of buying a new instrument from Sharmusic.com; Of course not all places are as accommodating in the process, but this offers valuable insight.