How It Works
- 1. Pick an Instrument – Select from our professionally maintained instruments.
- 2. Choose a Rental Plan – Flexible options with maintenance & protection.
- Reach student rental starts with a 4-month trial period!
- 3. Start Playing! – Get your instrument delivered to school and begin your child’s musical journey.
- If you sign up over the summer, we will deliver your instrument to the school on a date scheduled by the teacher. You may not get your instrument until the first lesson, but we will adjust your first due date accordingly!
Why Rent With BMC?
✔ Trusted Since 1958 – Over 60 years of helping students start their musical journey.
✔ Quality Guaranteed – Professionally cleaned, set up, and maintained by our in-house repair technicians.
✔ Easy Purchase Options – Rent-to-Purchase available to help make stepping up accessible and affordable.
✔ Free School Delivery – No extra trips—your child gets their instrument at school with our weekly deliveries. (You can also select in-store pickup if you’d like to get your instrument sooner! )
✔ Maintenance & Protection Included – Accidents happen. We get it and we got you. Covered against accidental damage, theft, and covers regular maintenance.
✔ Legendary Customer Service – Call, text, or stop by—we’re always here to help! 🎶
Beginner Orchestra Instruments
Beginner Orchestra Rental Pricing
Like-New Rentals
(Rent-to-Purchase)
Starting at $20
- Professionally inspected, previously rented instrument
- May have minor cosmetic blemishes but plays like new
- Lower monthly payment for a budget-friendly option
- 100% of payments (minus tax) apply toward purchasing a brand-new instrument – up to 50% of the retail price for the instrument you are purchasing
✅ Violin & Viola
– Initial Payment: $20.00
– Monthly Payments: $25.00
✅ Cello
– Initial Payment: $60.00
– Monthly Payments: $50.00
✅ Upright Bass
– Initial Payment : $110.00
– Monthly Payments: $75.00
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Frequently Asked Questions
What if my child damages the instrument?
Accidents happen! Our rental program covers damage, so just call or text us and we’ll get a working instrument to your child ASAP.
For extensive damage that may not be covered, our repair shop will do an assessment and we will notify the renter when completed. During that time, we will get your child a loaner so they don’t miss any class.
How do I end the rental?
The rental stays active until the instrument is returned to our store. You can schedule a school pickup by calling/texting us or drop it off at the store anytime—just don’t leave it at school without notifying us!
How does the trial period work?
Your 4-month trial starts when you receive the instrument and is covered by your initial payment. Monthly payments don’t begin until month 5, and protection is included during the trial period.
Can I switch instruments if my child doesn’t like the one we rented?
Yes! You can exchange the instrument anytime during the rental. (We suggest checking with the orchestra teacher first). Call or text us to arrange a pickup, or drop it off at the store anytime.
Is this a rent-to-own instrument?
We offer one type of rental for orchestral instruments:
🎵 Like-New Rental (Rent-to-Purchase) – A budget-friendly option where 100% of your payments (minus tax) go toward purchasing a new instrument (up to 50% of the retail price of the instrument being purchased)
We don’t put a maximum amount of months on you equity because your child may not be in a full-size instrument yet. So, you have plenty of time to grow and decide what your next step-up is!
What if I don’t see my school listed when I go to rent?
If your school isn’t listed, we may not service it regularly.
Call/text us or you may need to visit our store to rent and pick up your instrument.
Ready to get started?
Renting an instrument has never been easier! Get a high-quality, teacher-approved instrument with flexible plans, free school delivery, and expert support.