A message from the editor:

As a professional music educator, nothing is more frustrating than seeing a bright-eyed student show up to lessons or rehearsal with a low-quality instrument. Subpar instruments do only three things:

frustrate students hold them back and delay progress, break easier (which means they also cost more due increased need for repairs.)

I made this website guide to help prevent parents and my own studnets from falling into the trap of buying poor-quality instruments. There are many decent instruments avilable online at most price points, so if you’re on a budget (or not!), follow the guides listed here to make an informed decision and purchase for an instrument that will last years and help bring the joy of music into the home and beyond!