Congratulations! Your child has chosen to start band or strings class this fall! This is exciting! But naturally, you are also apprehensive – “How much will this cost?” “Will my child like it?” “How do we choose the right instrument?” “Will my child stick with it? After all, he’s tried karate, gymnastics, piano, and soccer ... and quit them all.” “Does my child even have any musical ability?”
Step It Up! Step-Up Instruments
Ideally, every band and orchestra teacher would like every child in their band and strings programs to own a quality “step-up” instrument, and the sooner, the better.
The good news is that this is possible! More than possible, it’s easy. Here are some things you can do to make this feasible for every child in your program ...
