Monday, May 9, 2011

Renting Vs Buying Musical Instruments For School Makes Music Learning Less Fun

By Robert Scott


For most youngsters, having their own instrument will give them confidence and it is therefore better to buy them one than to rent. Renting vs buying musical instruments for school, has a few pros and cons, although it is generally considered preferable to own than to rent. Rental programs are good for new musicians and for saving money, or if you do not have the space to own a piano. It is essential, however, that youngsters gain mastery of their creative culture and this means growing a relationship to the object of their study.

Vacillating between types of music or not being able to decide on what to play and practice is common. Investment in a piano or a guitar can be costly, but think about what it means to have this item for your very own. A child is less likely to give it up if he or she owns the instrument. Renting is good at first, when decisions are still being made, and trying out new toys is essential. Eventually however, your child or teen will need that tuba, trumpet, viola, or organ. Instrumental objects are fantastic to have at home.

For lessons, it is paramount that the young musician can access the tool at home and practice independently. Music is a culture and even if the child quits, that good old guitar was a friend for a few years and will want to be kept. Parents can resell instruments if necessary and most teens are always looking for bargains. It's also a good goal for them to have, to buy their instrument. Used items, if cared for, retain their sound and are perfectly good.

The work of buying an instrument can also bring a young musician into the culture, to meet other musicians and get to know the stores and accessories that go with being a serious player. They may thrill at finding just the right one, getting that special case, and putting their name on the outside. Rented equipment will never allow this. It does not produce that pride and can also be uncared for, scratched or used-looking which doesn't help the musician take pride.

All musical equipment needs to be maintained. They require cleaning and polishing. Young artists should be taught to care for their gear as part of the course of their study. It's less likely this will happen with rented equipment where someone else takes responsibility for it. It's also not to be assumed that its cheaper to rent than to buy. After many months the math may not work out that way.

The brand newness of something that belongs only to you and to no one else is such a special feeling especially when you have attained a level of knowledge of how to use it that its important for all young Mozart's to know it. They will be proud of themselves and their success. Engraving the case, or the instrument is a way of showing them how much their music means to you. If they take regular lessons it is almost always essential that they have their chosen object of study in the house. Not all rented equipment can leave the school especially if it is large.

Parents often face difficult challenges affording all of the hobbies their children want. Music takes practice and its essential that young people apply themselves. The dilemma of renting vs buying musical instruments for school is an easy choice. It is almost always preferable to buy where possible.




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