So, you like to record music? Maybe you mess around on the piano any time you get a few extra minutes. You may even just be planning on dabbling in music. Regardless of where you are in music, we have a few cool tips for you that you can use if you ever want to take a step forward, record your own music, and see how it sounds. Not only do we have some very general advice but we’re also going to give you some equipment recommendations as well and don’t worry. These recommendations are based on our own unique experiences!

Microphone

The first thing that we recommend getting (and it’s really the first thing that you’ll need) is a good microphone. Even if you don’t actually sing, a good microphone will come in handy for just about any instrument especially when it comes to recording. The best microphone that we’ve used as far as recording quality goes is the Samson Meteor and best of all, it is only selling right now for about $70 which is a really good price for a high quality mic.

Editing/Mixing Software

Once you do some recording, you need somewhere to put it. Well, we recommend trying out the latest version of Fruity Loops. There is a pretty intimidating learning curve for someone new but if you take a few tutorials and practice, you’ll be just fine. There used to be a few versions of this floating around for free but most of them (if not all of them) now are paid. Either way, this isn’t a terribly expensive piece of software and it works great!

Portable Keyboard

This one isn’t as necessary as the two listed above but if you truly want to expand and make some good music on a tight budget, a portable keyboard is a must. You can find for $100 or less and they work like a charm. They’re fun to play around with, they can put out some very cool sounds, and you just never know how well they’ll work with your music.

Be Careless

Finally, we’re going to leave you with one last piece of advice and it isn’t in regards to good equipment for music recording. We just ask that you get “careless” with your music. No, we don’t mean that we want you to stop caring about it. Just play around with it, don’t take it too serious, and focus on building up your studio. It takes time but even those on a very tight budget can have a nice setup and record some of the best music out there.

But we don’t think we have to motivate you. If you’re already reading this then you’re probably already passionate and dedicated to your music. We just wanted to let people know that regardless of your budget, there is good music recording equipment out there. The setup we just gave you won’t cost over $300 and you’ll have what you need for a long time. Now, let’s get out there, get that home music studio built, and record some music!

If you are in the market to buy an instrument, you can start here. We’re going to give you the total run down on what we think are 5 Affordable Instruments For Beginners. Best of all, each instrument on this list is also an instrument that won’t be hard to learn as long as you put in the hard work and take the time to actually learn how to play. Ready to get started?

Guitar

The first instrument on our list of affordable instruments for beginners is the guitar. You can find a guitar worthy of learning on for under $100 if you shop hard enough. Even top quality guitars will only run you around $300 to $400 so should you decide to move on up in the guitar ladder, it won’t cost you a ton of money. Now, ready to move on with the list?

Keyboard

The next instrument on our list of affordable instruments is the keyboard. These are a little more pricey than guitars once you really get into playing and make a long term investment into an instrument but to get started, you can get a keyboard for a fairly cheap price. Best of all, with a keyboard, there isn’t really any maintenance minus a few packs of batteries.

Harmonica

Okay, we get it. The harmonica seems like a pretty silly “first instrument” but it’s actually a fairly cool instrument that won’t cost you more than $30 at the most. You can also play virtually any kind of music on it so your options will never be limited with a harmonica.

Trombone

If you’re into big band music, the trombone may be a good instrument to play around with. It has a really unique sound, is easy to play, and can be found in almost any music store on the planet due to the fact of how many people in high school bands play the trombone. They usually only come in two colors, silver and gold, but are still cool instruments to play.

Drums

Finally, we come to the dreaded drums. They are one of the hardest instruments to listen to someone learn how to play but the good thing is, you don’t need actual drums. Have the person learning buy a set of good drum sticks (around $15) and practice on drum pads. If they get good enough or decide they want to pursue playing the drums, buy an actual set.

So, there you have it! This concludes our list of 5 Affordable Instruments For Beginners. Hopefully, you have a better idea as to what instrument we recommend and which one you would like to learn how to play. If you’re researching for someone else such as a child, be sure to run all their options by them. It’s important to let the person who will actually be doing the playing pick the instrument that they’d like to learn. After all, they’ll be the one playing it. Without further delay, it’s time to get out there and find the perfect medium!