Things to Know BEFORE You Buy an Instrument!

Purchase a recommended brand

• In the sheet below, you can find a list of recommended brands for every band instrument. Although there are more brands than these, the brands that are recommended are often the most reliable based on my professional experience.

Purchase from a reliable source

• You can find instruments in many places from Walmart, Amazon, Facebook Marketplace, and more. However, to guarantee a quality instrument you should truly find a music store that will allow you to try instruments and carries the brands that are recommended.

You get what you pay for

• This tip applies to many things including instruments. A typical instrument is above hundreds of dollars. Shop with caution.