Uploaded January 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Every great musician starts with their very first instrument.
In this video, Alice and Thomas, two of John Packer’s instrument specialists chat about what they believe are the best brass and woodwind instruments for children beginning their musical journey. From playability to comfort, sound, and long-term progress, they explain what really matters when choosing a starter instrument.
If you’re supporting a young player at the beginning of their musical adventure, this video is a great place to start.
Instrument Hire: johnpacker.co.uk/collections/hire
My First Flute: johnpacker.co.uk/collections/my-first-flute
My First Clarinet: johnpacker.co.uk/collections/my-first-clarinet
My First Cornet: johnpacker.co.uk/collections/my-1st-cornet
My First French Horn: johnpacker.co.uk/collections/my-first-french-horn
Every great musician starts with their very first instrument.
In this video, Alice and Thomas, two of John Packer’s instrument specialists chat about what they believe are the best brass and woodwind instruments for children beginning their musical journey. From playability to comfort, sound, and long-term progress, they explain what really matters when choosing a starter instrument.
If you’re supporting a young player at the beginning of their musical adventure, this video is a great place to start.
Instrument Hire: johnpacker.co.uk/collections/hire
My First Flute: johnpacker.co.uk/collections/my-first-flute
My First Clarinet: johnpacker.co.uk/collections/my-first-clarinet
My First Cornet: johnpacker.co.uk/collections/my-1st-cornet
My First French Horn: johnpacker.co.uk/collections/my-first-french-horn
