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Continuing with Bob's post, when I was in high school (1973-1975) the school supplied me with a fully carved acoustic bass (for orchestra) as well as a fairly decent tuba (for band). At today's prices, the two instruments would cost something more than $15K US.
That's not to say that there aren't musical outlets for low income kids, but it takes far more effort in most cases. Other outlets with more immediate satisfaction (hip hop, rap) simply do not offer the depth that a classical music education offers.
And no, I don't consider a turntablet to be a musical instrument.
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