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Why Entry-Level Instrument Sales Are Declining (and What To Offer Instead)
Think back to how you started. For a long time, the journey into music almost always began the same way — with that first acoustic guitar, a starter keyboard, or a clarinet you lugged to band practice.
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March 25, 2026
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