Be a Part of the Band - a great website for exploring the band instruments: flute, clarinet, alto saxophone, trumpet, trombone, baritone, tuba, percussion and mallets.
Be Part of the Orchestra - a great website for exploring the orchestra instruments: violin, viola, cello and bass.
Great Falls Symphony - Choosing an Instrument - The Great Falls Symphony of Montana has a great website to help parents choose the right instrument for their kids!
The Music Parent's Guide is a great blog and resource for parents of students who study music. It has some great resources and information, and a great article about choosing the right instrument for your child.
20 Important Benefits of Music in Our Schools - from NAfME - the National Association of Music Educators.
Why Study Music? - a great article from the Royal Conservatory that uncovers why every child should study and instrument!
How playing an instrument benefits your brain! A great video that reveals how music study effects the brain!
A great TEDx video about the importance of music education.
10 Easy Ways To Optimize Your Music Practice - a great article from NPR about how to practice at home!
Maximize Your Music Practice Time with these 10 Tips! - Musicnotes.com is a great website for purchasing music, but they also have some great articles and resources for music education!
A great TedEd video about how to practice effectively!
Our school district works with Elefante Music for rentals, but there are many other music shops you can visit for help with instrument repairs and accessories.