Instruments I recommend to buy

What brands of instruments are considered quality name brands?

Not all instruments are created equal. Look for name brand instruments. The quality of the instrument is a very important factor in your child's success. For String instruments, Eastman, Glaesel, Klaus-Mueller, Knilling, Meisel, and Scherl and Roth are often considered to be of good quality. The instrument choice is yours as a family, but keep in mind that beginners tend to be more successful on an instrument that they really want to play.

I strongly discourage purchasing an instrument online, as the quality is often quite poor, resulting in a frustrating playing experience. In addition, we encourage renting instead of purchasing, as your child will grow and will need a bigger instrument as he/she does.