Holiday Step-Up Sale
Nov 16 – Dec 31, 2026
Step Up Your Sound!
Holiday savings on step-up instruments, now through Dec 31: take an extra 10% off your balance after rental equity, with special 0% financing available.*
What’s included with step-up instruments this season
Extra 10% off your balance
Your rental equity comes off first, then take an extra 10% off what’s left.
1-on-1Demo
Appointments
Try instruments side by side with our expert staff and find the one that fits your child best.
Special 0% Financing
Spread out payments with special financing through Synchrony.*
*Subject to credit approval. See store for details.
Complete the Upgrade
A new instrument deserves the right mouthpiece, ligature or bow. We’ll match the accessories that bring out its full sound.
Why step up?
The moment they hear their new sound, everything clicks.
Beginner instruments are built to get students started. Step-up instruments are built to help them grow.
Better materials and craftsmanship give students a richer tone, more control and features they’ll use through high school and beyond. Practice gets more rewarding, and so does every concert.
- Richer tone from better materials and hand-finished craftsmanship
- More control and response as their playing gets more advanced
- Room to grow into honors band, auditions and beyond
Is your student ready to step up?
If you’re nodding along to any of these… they’re ready.
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“My teacher said so!”
Band and orchestra directors know the moment. If they’ve mentioned it, trust them.
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“They won’t stop playing.”
Practicing without being asked? Living in the band room? That’s a musician ready for more.
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“They’ve outgrown it.”
Notes that won’t come out, a sound that’s stopped growing. They’ve done everything that instrument can do.
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“Big things are coming.”
High school band, honors, district, region, auditions. Their next stage deserves a better instrument.
Checked even one? It’s time to hear what they can really do.
Choose an instrument
Explore Step-up Instruments by Type
Trumpet
Better valves, a refined leadpipe and the projection jazz band and honors auditions call for.
Saxophone
A warmer, more even tone, smoother key work and room to grow into jazz band and beyond.
Violin
Hand-carved tonewoods and a professional setup for a richer voice that carries in orchestra.
Horn
Double horns in F and B♭, with Geyer or Kruspe wraps for a sound that fits their playing.
Euphonium
Now with 4 valves! A wider range, better intonation and a warmer sound that fills the band.
How it Works
1
Check your rental equity
Call, text or stop in and we’ll tell you how much you’ve built up.
2
Book a 1-on-1 demo
Bring your student, their mouthpiece and any notes from their teacher.
3
Choose with confidence
Try models side by side with our staff. Take an extra 10% off your balance.
4
Take it home
Pick up by Dec 22 for Christmas morning, or anytime through Dec 31.
Questions parents ask:
How does rental equity work?
The rental payments you’ve made can be applied toward step-up instruments. We’ll look up your account and show you the numbers.
|Visit our Purchases page for specifics between Band & Orchestra rental equity.
Does the extra 10% stack with my rental equity?
Yes. Your rental equity comes off first, then you save an extra 10% on the remaining balance.
What financing is available?
Special financing is available through Synchrony, subject to credit approval. Ask us for a pre-approval link before coming in!
Can I buy it as a surprise?
Absolutely. Our staff can help you choose without your student. Holiday returns on non-consumables run through Jan 1.
Can their teacher come along?
Yes, and we love it when they do. You can also bring notes or recommendations from their teacher.
Since 1958, we’ve helped western PA families find the right instrument for every step of the journey.
Our staff are musicians and educators. We’ll listen to your student play, talk with you about their goals and budget, and help you choose with confidence. No pressure, just good advice.
We make upgrading simple
Free Step-Up Guides!
Download a guide to see how step-up instruments differ, when it’s time and what to try.
Book a time to playtest
Ready to hear the difference?
Bring your student in for a 1-on-1 demo. They’ll try instruments side by side with our staff, and you’ll both hear the difference right away.
Call or text to book
New Brighton: (724) 843-9380
North Hills: (412) 821-5908
Rental equity applies based on contract type · Extra 10% off your balance · Special financing available* · Through Dec 31