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Anonymous wrote:It's good to play a less common instrument, as there are more opportunities and it's often less competitive.
Well, I guess if you want to compete for something. Some kids just like playing and learning and having music be a lifelong source of enjoyment.
It's not about competing, but about having opportunities to play in ensembles. Many groups have competitive auditions and, as an example, an average trombone player is going to have a lot more ensemble opportunities available to them than an average violinist.
How would the typical elementary age kid who wants to try a new instrument even know if they would ever want to be in an ensemble? You sound exhausting. If they get serious about it they can look into private lessons. Most kids just try it for a couple of years and quit.
You are exhausting! Alare you just being contrarian for contrary's same?
If your kid doesn't want to play an instrument, don't torture them with an instrument. If they want to play an instrument, pay attention to the advice in this thread about diverse instruments being better.