Rent a Quality Instrument for a Better Playing Experience

Deciding whether to rent or buy an instrument is an important consideration when your child is just starting to explore music. Although there are many other situations in which buying upfront makes sense, music exploration at the early stage may not be one of them.

Quality Matters.

Cheap instruments are cheap for a reason, they’re made with low quality materials and substandard design and workmanship. Often, they are not serviceable and this can result in a frustrating, uninspiring playing experience (intonation and other playability issues) for students.

The Magic Flute invests in high quality rental instruments, replenishing our inventory every year due to rental buyouts and growing demand. Renting a higher quality instrument ensures your child will have an inspiring and satisfying musical journey.

Kids Grow.

This is especially relevant for kids playing orchestral string instruments, who start playing at a young age. These instruments are specifically designed to allow playability based on the player's size. Starting with a rental is always recommended as you don’t want to purchase an instrument that will eventually be too small. With your program, you can size up.

Accidents Happen.

The instruments we rent are of the highest quality, meant to last, which means they are repairable-cheaper instruments are not. Not only that, they stay in tune and sound great. Plus, all rentals come with a one-year maintenance agreement and special repair shop rates if needed.

Exploration is Encouraged.

The instrument that may be of interest today, or assigned by the music director, may not be what your student wants to play next year. And that’s ok, in fact exploration is encouraged. Just another reason why rentals are suggested for young students on their initial musical journey.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us. Send us a chat, we’ll get right back to you.

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