Where To Rent/Purchase An Instrument
Please DO NOT purchase an instrument from places like Wal-Mart, BJ's, Costco or any other department/discount store. Please also avoid purchasing an instrument from E-Bay, Craigslist or similar websites.
While the low price of these instruments may be appealing, the quality of what you will get is extremely low and your child will likely not have a very positive experience. We want our students to enjoy playing music, and it starts with choosing the proper equipment. Most stores offer rent-to-own plans that also include free repairs while renting, which is a big plus for elementary school families!
I strongly prefer and recommend the following brands:
Here is a list of music stores in the area (in no particular order) where you can rent/purchase an instrument and necessary materials:
Please contact me if you have any questions about purchasing or renting an instrument. I am happy to give recommendations about specific instruments!
While the low price of these instruments may be appealing, the quality of what you will get is extremely low and your child will likely not have a very positive experience. We want our students to enjoy playing music, and it starts with choosing the proper equipment. Most stores offer rent-to-own plans that also include free repairs while renting, which is a big plus for elementary school families!
I strongly prefer and recommend the following brands:
- Woodwinds/Brass: Yamaha, Bach, Gemeinhardt (flute only)
- Strings: Glaesel, Strobel, Scherl & Roth, Yamaha, Eastman
- Percussion: Pearl, Ludwig, Yamaha
Here is a list of music stores in the area (in no particular order) where you can rent/purchase an instrument and necessary materials:
- Baltimore Brass Co. -- Catonsville (410) 744-1723
- Mike's Music -- Ellicott City (410) 465-0700
- Chuck Levin's Washington Music - Wheaton (301) 946-8808
- Music & Arts -- Ellicott City (410) 461-1844
- Music & Arts -- Laurel (240) 568-0600
Please contact me if you have any questions about purchasing or renting an instrument. I am happy to give recommendations about specific instruments!