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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]It's good to play a less common instrument, as there are more opportunities and it's often less competitive.[/quote]

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.[/quote]
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.  [/quote]

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. [/quote]

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. [/quote]

No, I just see what you are doing and it’s typical overly anxious DC area parent crap. This is an elementary school child. Not everything needs to be about giving the child some competitive edge that they may not care about at all by the time that matters. Too many insecure parents think they can engineer their kids’ path to success. Expose them to opportunities and let them choose! So what if they choose the popular instrument? You’re going to tell them to play a different one that they don’t like so they can have a better chance at an ensemble spot in 5 years? It’s a ridiculous way to parent.  [/quote]

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