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!
I’ve always wanted to learn to play drums, but never had a space that would support a full kit because of the volume. The Alesis Turbo Mesh looks like it would work for sure.
https://www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/product/alesis-turbo-mesh-electronic-drum-kit-black/15543699
https://www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/product/singsation-classic-all-in-one-karaoke-system-with-wireless-speaker-spka30-black/12893288
I would love to win one of the Yamaha electric keyboards or pianos.
I’d love this guitar!
https://www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/product/epiphone-ft-100-acoustic-guitar-eaftvsch3-vintage-sunburst-only-at-best-buy/12533412
Yamaha YDP 144 piano would be a great xmas gift for me
The Alesis Turbo Mesh Electronic Drum Kit would be fantastic. I have always wanted to play drums
https://www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/product/alesis-turbo-mesh-electronic-drum-kit-black/15543699
I would love the electronic drum kit
A friend has a Godin guitar that he loves. It would be nice to own this one. https://www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/product/godin-metropolis-ltd-acoustic-electric-guitar-natural/13617673
This beautiful guitar would be a great upgrade for me! https://www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/product/godin-metropolis-ltd-acoustic-electric-guitar-natural/13617673
https://www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/product/5-string-geared-tunable-banjo-24-brackets-closed-back-remo-head-w-case/13407555
Yamaha FG800 Acoustic Guitar
https://www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/product/epiphone-les-paul-special-i-electric-guitar-egs1wknh3-worn-cherry/14628027
https://www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/product/roland-fp-10-88-key-weighted-action-digital-piano-black/13398926
would love this for my son who took piano lessons for years but now has no piano to play on as his wrecked. this would be a great gift for him.
My son has a keyboard on his wish list this year and I have found the perfect one! https://www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/product/yamaha-psr-e373-61-key-electric-keyboard/15082420
https://www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/product/kala-kala-ka-slng-gloss-mahogany-series-soprano-long-neck-ukulele-ka-slng/10431493
great prize
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/alesis-turbo-mesh-electronic-drum-kit-black/15543699
Drum Kit is awesome.
https://www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/product/alesis-turbo-mesh-electronic-drum-kit-black/15543699
https://www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/product/yamaha-psr-e373-61-key-electric-keyboard/15082420
My youngest wants to learn how to play the guitar. https://www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/product/yamaha-acoustic-electric-guitar-fgx800c-sand-burst/15237329. The Yamaha FGX800C would be great.
I’d love to get this: 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/yamaha-yamaha-fg800-acoustic-guitar-matte-natural-fg800m/10449542
The drum kit is nice.
https://www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/product/alesis-turbo-mesh-electronic-drum-kit-black/15543699
https://www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/product/alesis-turbo-mesh-electronic-drum-kit-black/15543699
https://www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/product/jasmine-dreadnought-acoustic-electric-guitar-jd-36ce-natural/14628024
this would be great for my grandson.
The Jasmine acoustic!!
LOVE the drums!! Thanks for the opportunity!
the drums
https://www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/product/takamine-gs20ce-ns-dreadnought-acoustic/13428094
Would love this guitar
https://www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/product/jasmine-mini-dreadnought-acoustic-guitar-with-gig-bag-jm10-nat-natural/13029421. This I would like to get.
I would love a Yamaha Acoustic guitar, but any instrument would be wonderful to learn to play!
https://www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/product/yamaha-yamaha-fg800-acoustic-guitar-matte-natural-fg800m/10449542
Je serais ravi d’avoir un piano numérique Yamaha YDP-144 88 touches Arius – Palissandre.
My aunt has mentioned to me repeatedly, over years, that she would love to learn to play the drums. I would love to win https://www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/product/alesis-turbo-mesh-electronic-drum-kit-black/15543699 to help her spend her retirement years rocking at a drum set, not a rocking chair. She’s a super kind, generous woman, who deserves the chance to broaden her musical talents now that she has more time and energy to be able to learn. She would be a fantastic drummer.
We really want to win a drum kit as my daughter wants to play the drums. I like the Alesis Turbo Mesh electronic drum kit
I would love a Selmer AS400 Student Alto Saxophone.
I would en;joy having a Yamaha YDP-144 88-Key Arius Digital Piano – Rosewood.
https://www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/product/costway-electronic-roll-up-drum-set-9-pads-midi-drum-w-speaker-headphone-led-lights/15035707 – I didn’t know these were so inexpensive! I would have bought a bunch for my bros 3 kids!
Well if it were to choose from the options in the prizes, definitely the keyboard – https://www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/product/alesis-harmony-mkii-61-key-electric-keyboard-with-stand-bench-headphones-black/15492764. Otherwise, I’d have to go with a lefty guitar…Fender…https://www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/product/fender-player-stratocaster-maple-3-color-sunburst-left/14338488
https://www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/product/alesis-dm10-mkii-pro-electronic-drum-kit-black/15644381
https://www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/product/roland-ax-edge-keytar-black/13443843
I would like to get the Epiphone FT-100 Acoustic Guitar (EAFTVSCH3) – Vintage Sunburst
https://www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/product/epiphone-ft-100-acoustic-guitar-eaftvsch3-vintage-sunburst-only-at-best-buy/12533412
I love this guitar! https://www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/product/fender-limited-edition-pete-townshend-stratocaster-maple-torino-red/14546874
Would love to win the keyboard and relearn how to play the piano
this one is soooo pretty! <3 https://www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/product/epiphone-les-paul-special-ii-plus-top-le-electric-guitar-ens2tlnh3-trans-blue-only-at-best-buy/10386761
This would be amazing Alesis keyboard -https://www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/product/alesis-harmony-mkii-61-key-electric-keyboard-with-stand-bench-headphones-black/15492764
I would love the Casio digital keyboard https://www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/product/casio-px-770-88-key-weighted-action-digital-piano-black/14415162
This would be great family fun
Would love this for my kids https://www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/product/casio-ct-s100-61-key-electric-keyboard-black-only-at-best-buy/14399709?icmp=Recos_3across_tp_sllng_prdcts&referrer=PLP_Reco
Alesis Turbo Mesh Electronic Drum Kit would be a great gift
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