How do you choose a quality instrument that is the right one for your child?  Here are a few words of experience. 

Insisting that your child play an instrument that you already have can be a disaster if it is not the instrument he or she wants to play.  If the interest is not there it may be a struggle to get them to practice.  We suggest that you rent for awhile and then trade in your old instrument on the one they really want to play.  You can find out more about the different types of instruments and the sounds they make on our Percussion, Woodwinds, Brass, and Strings web pages.

Musical instruments are specialty items not unlike a set of good golf clubs.  A music store that specializes in school band instruments can better answer your questions on which brands are acceptable in your child's band program.  To help you research the various brands click on the type of instrument you are interested in to find out more.

Whether an instrument is used or new, Wert Music can offer our opinion on the benefits of certain manufacturers over others.  Remember, if there are general repairs and parts needed after the purchase, it's a music store that will answer that need. We are not going to recommend anything that we cannot easily fix.  We want your child to succeed as much as you do.

If your child is undecided about which instrument to play, feel free to stop by our store to try out our numerous demo instruments.  Wert Music has over three decades of experience in renting, selling, and servicing school band instruments and we are here to answer your questions.