Someone who is about to make an important life decision will not rush into it as if it were a simple decision of whether to eat cereal or waffles at breakfast. When you or your child are trying to choose which musical instrument to learn, it is likely that you will visit multiple stores. It is also important to consider what kind of instrument will suit your personality.

There are many different difficulty levels depending on the instruments. It might be better to choose something other than string instruments if you're having trouble hearing notes. Tone deaf people will have a hard time with the violin or any of its relatives. It isn't as forgiving as other instruments, since there are no frets on the violin like in the case of a guitar.

For those who are interested in learning an instrument, as well as learning about the history and culture of classical music, the piano is a good choice. Beethoven and Mozart's classic music is a must for anyone who wants to learn how to play the piano. The piano is an excellent instrument for playing classical music.

If you find an instrument you like, shop around before you buy it. They can be expensive depending on the instrument.

If you want to save money, you can also buy used instruments. You might change your mind even after a long month of practicing. Garage sales and thrift shops are great places to find the instruments you're looking for at a fraction of their original price. If you are able to play Beethoven's 5th without missing any notes, you can buy that Yamaha baby-grand.

A second option is to visit an online music instrument store. There are great sales on some instruments. You just need to be in the correct place at the exact right time. It doesn't cost a lot to start learning an instrument if you just started. If you persist, you'll be rewarded.