Yeah it’s a way to feel like making progress without doing the hard work of practicing and developing your skills. Easy trap to fall into. With most hobbies, a

Yeah it’s a way to feel like making progress without doing the hard work of practicing and developing your skills. Easy trap to fall into. With most hobbies, a beginner will benefit far more from just doing projects / practicing than buying expensive high-end gear. It’s also the only way to find if you actually want to pursue the new interest. Which is very good to do before spending lots of cash.