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Playing in a band vs Saxophone

Playing in a band and saxophone have 90% in common. Here is how they differ on time, cost and feel, so you can pick the one that fits your week.

WhatPlaying in a bandSaxophone
Time a week4 hours a week3 hours a week
Who withWith a groupOn your own
You end up withA skill you got better atA skill you got better at
FeelsLivelyLively
To start$100$400

Choose playing in a band if

  • Cheaper to start
  • More social
  • More of a thrill

About $100 to start, then about $40 a month.

About playing in a band

Choose saxophone if

  • Costs more to start
  • Easier to do alone
  • Less adrenaline

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

About saxophone

What you'll need

Compare something else

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.