From dusk until dawn music is in my life all day, every day. And judging by the number of people proudly sharing their Spotify Wrapped 2021 stories on social media, I’m not the only one. Grooving to music is one of the simple pleasures in life, but have you ever thought of taking your passion further by learning how to play a musical instrument yourself? We’ve partnered with Alesis and Jasmine to give away not one but four musical instruments including a keyboard, drums, and guitars, so you can start living your music dreams, or give the gift of music to the aspiring Mozart in your life.
Why learn to play an instrument
The benefits of learning how to play an instrument go far beyond the satisfaction of being able to play your favourite songs. I learned how to play the violin and piano as a kid and, although I rarely get the opportunity to play anymore, I don’t think I would be the same person today without them. There are many studies out there exploring how playing an instrument has a positive impact on both your physical and mental health and abilities, but I’ll share why I think you should learn to play an instrument from my own experience.
Full-body workout for your brain
Playing a musical instrument is not only fun, but it also benefits your brain. When you play, multiple areas of your cerebrum are simultaneously activated—most notably the visual, auditory, and motor areas. This strengthens brain functions and might lead to long-term benefits. Think of your daily practice as the equivalent of a full-body workout such as swimming, but for your brain.
Increases discipline
When it comes to playing music, practice makes perfect. Unless you’re a prodigy, learning a musical instrument takes time, dedication, and effort. Besides learning how to read music, you also have to keep practicing to hit the right notes with your violin, perfect strumming patterns with your guitar, or improve timing with your drums. The self-discipline you will gain through practicing will shine through other areas of your life and help you achieve other goals.
Playing an instrument is fun
Although playing an instrument might be beneficial for your brain and may teach you discipline, at its core, it’s just fun, and I think a great hobby to have! It will make you have a greater music appreciation, and you’ll be able to entertain your friends when they come over and inevitably ask you to play something for them. So if you’ve always wanted to learn how to play the piano, guitar, or drums, enter this contest today for a chance to discover a new passion.
How to enter
Entering this contest is easy and you can enter twice.
- Visit the musical instruments page on bestbuy.ca, browse the categories, and in a comment below this article, link to the musical instrument you would like to get.
- For a bonus entry, send us an email to bestbuyblog@bestbuycanada.ca with the subject “Musical instruments contest”, and tell us which song you would learn to play first. NOTE: Do not post that information below in a comment; you must send it in an email for a valid entry.
What you can win
At the end of this contest we’ll randomly select four winners from all eligible entries, who will respectively win one of the four musical instruments below:
1 Alesis Harmony MKII 61-key electric keyboard with a stand, bench, headphones, and a microphone
Hear how the MKII 61-key electric keyboard sounds by watching the video review Nikolai Olekhnovitch did for the Best Buy blog.
1 Alesis Turbo Mesh electronic drum kit
Learn more about this drum kit featuring both an integrated metronome and drum coach in Nikolai’s review.
1 Jasmine Grand Orchestra S34C Guitar
1 Jasmine JM-10 travel acoustic guitar
How’s the tone and playability of this travel acoustic guitar? Hear for your yourself in Nikolai’s video review.
This contest runs from December 6th to December 20th.
Remember you can enter up to two times as described above. Sharing is caring! Don’t forget to tell your family and friends about this contest too, so they enter for a chance to win one of these great musical instruments too.
Win Musical Instruments Rules and Regulations
Good luck!
https://www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/product/mahalo-kahiko-ukulele-brown/10385259?icmp=Recos_3across_tp_sllng_prdcts&referrer=PLP_Reco
https://www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/product/yamaha-digital-drum-kit-dtx452k-black/13028100
Would love this red electric guitar!
https://www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/product/yamaha-trbx-series-bass-guitar-trbx174-rm-red-metallic/13023950
Having an electric or digital piano would be SO AWESOME…to learn new songs, to write music, to record…I’d be in heaven with either the Alesis Virtue 88 keys electric keyboard or the Roland FP-100 88 key digital piano.
https://www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/product/alesis-virtue-88-key-electric-keyboard-with-stand-bench-black/15543849
https://www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/product/roland-fp-10-88-key-weighted-action-digital-piano-black/13398926
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https://www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/product/jasmine-dreadnought-acoustic-guitar-s35-natural/13029423
https://www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/product/mahalo-kahiko-ukulele-brown/10385259?icmp=Recos_3across_tp_sllng_prdcts&referrer=PLP_Reco
https://www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/product/mahalo-kahiko-ukulele-brown/10385259?icmp=Recos_3across_tp_sllng_prdcts&referrer=PLP_Reco
https://www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/product/akai-mpk-mini-play-keyboard-with-built-in-speaker-usb-midi-controller/15759304
https://www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/product/alesis-virtue-88-key-electric-keyboard-with-stand-bench-black/15543849 I have been really intrigued by the prospect of learning how to play the piano/keyboard so I would pick this one.
https://www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/product/jasmine-dreadnought-acoustic-guitar-s35-natural/13029423
I’d love to win this!
https://www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/product/breedlove-artista-concerto-acoustic-electric-guitar-natural-shadow/14470389
An Electric Keyboard, I would give it to my grandsons
I love the piano, so I would go with the keyboard for my niece and nephew
https://www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/product/alesis-harmony-mkii-61-key-electric-keyboard-with-stand-bench-headphones-black/15492764
This midi keyboard
https://www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/product/akai-mpk-mini-play-keyboard-with-built-in-speaker-usb-midi-controller/15759304
I would love to learn to play on the Jasmine S34C the guitar!
This midi keyboard
https://www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/product/akai-mpk-mini-play-keyboard-with-built-in-speaker-usb-midi-controller/15759304
Love the piano!
https://www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/product/roland-fp-30x-88-key-weighted-hammer-action-digital-piano-black/15311730
always loved the drums, so would love the:
https://www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/product/yamaha-digital-drum-kit-dtx452k-black/13028100
I’d love to get https://www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/product/alesis-virtue-88-key-electric-keyboard-with-stand-bench-black/15543849
Learning drums on this would be amazing
https://www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/product/alesis-command-mesh-electronic-drum-kit-black/15644380?icmp=Recos_3across_tp_sllng_prdcts&referrer=PLP_Reco
Would love to learn Drums on this https://www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/product/alesis-command-mesh-electronic-drum-kit-black/15644380?icmp=Recos_3across_tp_sllng_prdcts&referrer=PLP_Reco
would love this
https://www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/product/roland-fp-10-88-key-weighted-action-digital-piano-black/13398926?icmp=Recos_3across_tp_sllng_prdcts&referrer=PLP_Reco
My daughter and I would have so much fun with this while her grandfather teaches us his drumming skills and we get a head start using drumeo.com.
https://www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/product/yamaha-digital-drum-kit-dtx452k-black/13028100
I used to play bass in a stage band but I sold it when I started working full-time and had less time for music. I would love to get the Sire Marcus Miller V7 2nd Generation Bass Guitar https://www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/product/sire-marcus-miller-v7-2nd-generation-bass-guitar-swamp-ash-tobacco-sunburst/13653721
https://www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/product/roland-fp-30x-88-key-weighted-hammer-action-digital-piano-black/15311730
I played the piano/keyboard when i was younger and i would live to open up my mind and start playing again.
https://www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/product/alesis-harmony-mkii-61-key-electric-keyboard-with-stand-bench-headphones-black/15492764
https://www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/product/toledo-39-in-6-string-beginner-acoustic-guitar-with-nylon-carrying-bag-wood/15045897
Godin Metropolis LTD Acoustic-Electric Guitar – Natural
https://www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/product/godin-metropolis-ltd-acoustic-electric-guitar-natural/13617673
https://www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/product/alesis-harmony-mkii-61-key-electric-keyboard-with-stand-bench-headphones-black/15492764
Godin Metropolis LTD Acoustic-Electric Guitar – Natural
https://www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/product/godin-metropolis-ltd-acoustic-electric-guitar-natural/13617673
https://www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/product/roland-fp-10-88-key-weighted-action-digital-piano-black/13398926?icmp=Recos_3across_tp_sllng_prdcts&referrer=PLP_Reco
Roland FP-10 88-Key Weighted Action Digital Piano – Black
I really like the Breedlove Discovery Concert Suede CE Acoustic-Electric Guitar
https://www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/product/breedlove-discovery-concert-suede-ce-acoustic-electric-guitar/15551422
I would pick this electric keyboard: https://www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/product/yamaha-psr-e373-61-key-electric-keyboard/15082420
I would love the Jasmine JM-10 travel acoustic guitar. https://www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/product/jasmine-mini-dreadnought-acoustic-guitar-with-gig-bag-jm10-nat-natural/13029421
I would like the Yamaha drum kit – have always wanted to learn to play drums and this set is for beginners.
https://www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/product/yamaha-digital-drum-kit-dtx452k-black/13028100
The electric keyboard would be wonderful to play and listen to at home.
https://www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/product/alesis-harmony-mkii-61-key-electric-keyboard-with-stand-bench-headphones-black/15492764
Would love to win this: https://www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/product/jupiter-jfh1100r-1100-performance-series-flugelhorn/13426042
i would like this beginner guitar. I am still learning how to play. https://blog.bestbuy.ca/musical-instruments/oscar-schmidt-telecaster-
this is it:
https://www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/product/roland-td-1dmk-v-drums-electronic-drum-kit-black/13493465
I really like the Breedlove Discovery Concert Suede CE Acoustic-Electric Guitar
https://www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/product/breedlove-discovery-concert-suede-ce-acoustic-electric-guitar/15551422
Would love to get this guitar!
https://www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/product/yamaha-yamaha-fg800-acoustic-guitar-matte-natural-fg800m/10449542
I’ve always wanted to learn how to play the drums!!
https://www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/product/alesis-turbo-mesh-electronic-drum-kit-black/15543699
My daughter would like to accompany me on the drums with this,
https://www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/product/korg-c1-air-88-key-weighted-action-digital-piano-with-stand-c1airbk-black/14997164
Would love to play the guitar…
https://www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/product/yamaha-yamaha-fg800-acoustic-guitar-matte-natural-fg800m/10449542
https://www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/product/mahalo-kahiko-ukulele-brown/10385259?icmp=Recos_3across_tp_sllng_prdcts&referrer=PLP_Reco
Have always wanted to learn to play the piano. An electric keyboard would be a great start.
https://www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/product/alesis-virtue-88-key-electric-keyboard-with-stand-bench-black/15543849
https://www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/product/korg-c1-air-88-key-weighted-action-digital-piano-with-stand-c1airbk-black/14997164
Love the acoustic guitar https://www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/product/jasmine-mini-dreadnought-acoustic-guitar-with-gig-bag-jm10-nat-natural/13029421
My son would adore this
https://www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/product/alesis-harmony-mkii-61-key-electric-keyboard-with-stand-bench-headphones-black/15492764
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