About Our Recommended Models

Mike and Ben Martinson, the founders of Beginband, have put a lot of time into finding the best, most affordable models of each instrument for a beginning student. After searching many other music vendors, we came to find that Giardinelli Music and Musician's Friend are two of the highest-quality instrument vendors which can be found on the web. From their websites, we have created a list of instruments which are most suitable for beginning students.

About Giardinelli

Giardinelli was established in 1947 by Robert Giardinelli as an instrument repair shop in New York City. By 1985 Giardinelli was selling instruments internationally and nationally via mail order. Giardinelli now sells every instrument a beginning student would need for band or orchestra, as well as various accessories.

With over 50 years of serving musicians of all ages, Giardinelli will be all you need to get started in the world of music.