I’ve been thinking about picking up a new instrument lately… I’m a huge music fan and feel like it’s time to jump in. But wow, there are so many online platforms out there, it’s a bit much! How do you all decide which one to use? Is it based on price, the instructor’s experience, user reviews, or something else? I’d love to hear what factors you find most important!
Honestly, I usually go for user reviews. If a bunch of people say it’s good, that’s enough for me. It’s like, if others have had a good experience, chances are I will too. 
Yeah, that makes sense. Do you use any particular sites for reading reviews? Or just whatever pops up first?
I usually just Google it or check the app store reviews if it’s a mobile app. Sometimes I’ll peek at Reddit or forums like this too. What about you?
For me, it’s all about the instructor. If they’ve got good credentials or seem like they know their stuff, that’s who I want to learn from. I don’t want to waste my time with someone who’s just winging it.
Totally agree with this. I feel like the teacher makes all the difference, especially when learning something as hands-on as an instrument.
Price is a big factor for me. Some of these courses are crazy expensive. I try to find something that’s affordable but still has good content, you know?
Same here! I usually look for free trials or cheaper options first. There are some good free tutorials on YouTube if you dig around.
YouTube has definitely saved me a few bucks, lol. But sometimes it’s hard to know where to start with all the content on there.
Does anyone else care about how user-friendly the platform is? I’ve quit using some because they were too clunky or confusing to navigate.
Oh yeah, I’ve dropped a couple for that reason. It’s hard to stay motivated when the site is a pain to use. Gotta love a clean, easy interface.
Exactly! If I’m spending time and money, I want it to be smooth and easy, not like I’m fighting the platform every time I log in.
I think a big factor for me is if the platform has some sort of interactive element. Like, can I ask questions? Is there a community I can join? I feel like it helps me stick with it when I’m part of a group.
Yeah, being able to ask questions is huge! I’ve signed up for a couple of courses where the instructor was totally MIA and it was a huge letdown.