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Brass instruments vs Saxophone

Brass instruments and saxophone have 98% in common. Here is how they differ on time, cost and feel, so you can pick the one that fits your week.

WhatBrass instrumentsSaxophone
Time a week3 hours a week3 hours a week
Who withOn your ownOn your own
You end up withA skill you got better atA skill you got better at
FeelsLivelyLively
To start$50$400

Choose brass instruments if

  • Cheaper to start
  • More social

About $50 to start, then about $40 a month.

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Choose saxophone if

  • Costs more to start
  • Easier to do alone

About $400 to start, then about $60 a month.

About saxophone

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Any two of the 396. You get the time each takes, what it costs to start, who you need and what you end up with.