Some people would say its a very good thing that most people don't get arrangers. This way there would be LESS people out there playing them professionally if they can taking away whatever little work is left in the Live Solo Market.
Others are just cheap and don't give themselves or their children the chance to experience the magic of making music. Some people want to but can't afford it. I would suggest to parents to see if a child shows interest in playing and instrument to start slow and look into private lessons using a less expensive arranger keyboard. If after a year or so they still show a Big interest, practice on their own etc. then upgrade to a better unit and continue with a good teacher.
Kids have it hard today, there is so much stuff out there to distract them especially in the music world. Not like years ago when there wasn't any computers, DJ's, MTV,
FM Radio, and a million different venues and catagories to get lost in besides learning, commiting yourself, and really loving to play and instrument. The odds are Not in your favor in todays world to Play and instrument versus all the other easier ways to do it. Just look at any Philharmonic Orchestra, or even in Juliard Music School and what do you see?....
90% Asian Musicians. Theres a reason for this don't you think? I don't see kids with Tattoos, Piercings and a Blue Spiked Mohawk, or whatever playing a Cello, Harp, or possibly an Arranger Keyboard? Hmmmmmm?

What do you think?

[This message has been edited by Dnj (edited 04-24-2003).]