Flat-lay of beginner band and orchestra instruments: saxophone, flute, clarinet, violin and trumpet

MyMusicKid

Find the best instrument for your child.

  • Have a rational discussion with your kid
  • Assess your options with online tools
  • Understand ongoing costs
  • Take time to consider your preferences
  • Make an informed decision
  • Independent โ€” no store owns us

Why parents use this

Instrument selection night lasts twenty minutes and ends with a rental contract. This selector weighs the things that actually decide whether your child is still playing in March: physical fit (braces and brass don't mix well), what your home can tolerate at 7pm, what your budget can tolerate for years, and which instruments come with opportunity โ€” the rare ones every honor band begs for.

Independent: we don't rent instruments, sell them, or take a cut from anyone who does.

No school program? Plenty of kids start at home โ€” usually on keyboard or piano. Our keyboard & digital piano guide is coming soon; the rent-vs-buy calculator works for any instrument today.

The three tools

Find Your Kid's Musical Match

The 2-minute selector for band & orchestra parents. Braces, budget, thin walls, temperament โ€” the stuff the school signup night doesn't ask.

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