Is the French horn worth trying?

If it's what you want to try and you have the means to do so, then I say give it a shot. I would add that if you agree to play trumpet or anything else then you have an obligation to fulfill. read more

Learning to play the French Horn is difficult and can consume a whole lot of your time, but doing it well will get you a lot of scholarships from colleges and it would be a valuable learning experience. If it doesn’t work out, you could always sell the French horn and go back to playing the instrument you originally wanted to. read more

A professional level horn could cost anywhere from $5,000 for a "line" horn (you have to try a lot of those before buying!) to up to $15,000 for a hand made horn (make sure you play the brand you want before placing an order). read more