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Back To School Sale!

Back To School Sale!

Get ready for the school year with Practice Note! Now through August 31st, get one of our new lanyards for...

Is It Better To Buy A Used Or New Instrument?

Is It Better To Buy A Used Or New Instrument?

When you’re looking to buy an instrument, you’re probably wondering, should I buy a new instrument or should I buy...

Is It Bad To Learn More Than One Instrument? 

Is It Bad To Learn More Than One Instrument? 

Is it bad to learn more than one instrument at the same time? I get it, learning and experimenting with...

Back To School Sale!

Back To School Sale!

Get ready for the school year with Practice Note! Now through August 31st, get one of our new lanyards for...

Is It Better To Buy A Used Or New Instrument?

Is It Better To Buy A Used Or New Instrument?

When you’re looking to buy an instrument, you’re probably wondering, should I buy a new instrument or should I buy a used instrument! Truthfully, there isn’t one correct answer - there are so many factors involved! Make sure to read below for some expert advice for individual instruments!
Is It Bad To Learn More Than One Instrument? 

Is It Bad To Learn More Than One Instrument? 

Is it bad to learn more than one instrument at the same time? I get it, learning and experimenting with new instruments can be a lot of fun! However, I would caution you against learning too many instruments at once. Let’s talk about some different scenarios you might find yourself in.