Benefits of Music Education
Music lessons give kids a small IQ advantage
Buying a Guitar, Bass or Drums
Buying a piano or keyboard
Daily Practice Tips
Internal and External Motivation
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Buying a Guitar, Bass or Drums
There are countless resources online and at a local music store for buying these instruments. When it comes to brands, styles, etc., there are almost no wrong or right answers. We are here to help select a good instrument for you or your child. Feel free to talk with your DMA instructor at your next lesson, or call our office and we can help you through the process.
One thing to consider, is a novice walking into a Guitar Center can be like a 16 year old walking into a car dealership with a bag of money. Most music stores sell on commission, and even those that don’t are still very much trained to promote the “house” brand, or a brand that they get special financial considerations on. It is best to know what you want before you walk in, to prevent being steered into something bette for them, than for you or your child. We can discuss this with you and let you know what you should be looking for.
We will be further updating this page with a list of actual instruments that work well in different price ranges for different styles of play. Check back in the next few weeks for that.