Rowan Rey Sutherland 
Millions of people watch bands and musical artists play from the sidelines, envious of their talents and amazed at their skills with an instrument. If you’re one of them, you may well have made a resolution in your life to learn an instrument, but your ambition never quite got off the ground. In this article, we’ll look at how you can lift that ambition back to where it ought to be, guiding you in your spare time. Because instruments are now more accessible than ever, this is the time to get involved in music for the first time.
Affordability
There was a time that musical instruments where revered for the elite. They were expensive to make, often handmade and delicate. And to learn them, after buying them, took hours upon hours of expensive lessons that were typically only available for the top-tier people in society. But that’s all changed. Now, instruments are affordable – mass-produced and come in various shapes, sizes, and qualities. So you can pick one up for cheap. And, as we will see, learning how to play an instrument has become far cheaper too – with the help of online classes and videos.
Online Lessons
Many music fans own an instrument but feel unable to commit to lessons. Whether that’s because you have a packed schedule or because you don’t have the time to head to a music center, it’s understandable that you don’t want to book in lessons once a week. Thankfully though, there’s another option that often works out cheaper as well as being flexible to your needs: online music classes. There’s a new online saxophone lesson platform you can get into if that’s your jam, or there are other educational websites that’ll book you in for lessons or get you acquainted with your instrument fast.
Sheet Music
One of the reasons people get into music is to begin playing their favorite songs. This can feel like the ideal continuation of a passion that started early in life. But the problem, until recently, is that there wasn’t a resource to help you accessibly play those tunes. However, modern technology and the internet have solved this issue, giving everyone access to sheet music that’s graded for beginners, advanced players, or experts. That means you can start playing your favorite tunes as soon as you first pick up an instrument – which is hugely helpful for the learning process.
Time at Home
Finally, let’s not forget how long we’ve all spent inside compared to most years – thanks to the pandemic. We’ve got used to retreating into our homely cocoon for longer and longer periods, and now it’s winter, there’s a larger pressure to be inside, warm and cozy. And being inside for longer, of course, means that you have more time to devote to learning a new skill like an instrument. So dedicate some time while you’re home this winter to learning, and you’ll quickly perfect the skills you need to start playing an instrument beautifully.
Make leaning an instrument your new goal – it’s never been easier, and it’s something you’ll cherish forever.
