Virtuoso Step-Up Instrument Rentals

For students ready to move beyond beginner instruments

The Virtuoso Step-Up Instrument Rental Program is designed for advancing students who are ready to move beyond beginner instruments. Intermediate-level instrument rentals offer features that support growing technique — without the pressure of an immediate purchase.

★ Intermediate-level instruments from trusted brands
★ Better tone, response, and consistency than beginner rentals
★ Monthly rental with credit applied toward purchase
★ Professionally maintained by Elefante Music technicians

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Make an appointment with our experts to try out step-up instruments.

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If you already know which instrument you’d like to rent, you can get started online easily!

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Is Your Student Ready for a Step-Up Instrument?

Many parents aren’t sure when it’s time to upgrade. Your student may be ready for a step-up instrument if one or more of the following apply:

✔️ They have been playing for one year or more
✔️ Their teacher has recommended a higher-quality instrument
✔️ They are advancing into concert band, honors band, or private lessons
✔️ Their current instrument feels limiting in tone, tuning, or response
✔️ They are practicing regularly and showing increased commitment
✔️ They plan to continue playing beyond the beginner level

If you’re unsure, our staff is happy to help assess your student’s needs and recommend appropriate options.

The Step-Up Difference

Step-ups are made with high quality materials and are often hand-made.
This results in improvements in:

Tone
Response
Intonation
Durability

FAQs

What brands do you carry?

We are an authorized dealer for these educator-approved brands:

Do rental payments really apply toward purchase?

Yes! The majority of your monthly payment will apply towards the purchase. Plus, if you are currently renting a student instrument, you can transfer your credit to a step-up rental!

Is maintenance included?

Yes. Your monthly payment includes general maintenance for repairs needed due to normal wear-and-tear. If you want to add even more coverage, you can purchase our Play It Safe Plan. This is a one-time payment, equal to the cost of one month’s payment, and covers repairs to your rental that we determine are outside the basic maintenance agreement included with your rental. It also covers loss due to Fire or Theft.

What happens when I need a repair?

Bring your instrument to either of our locations. We’ll send it to our repair shop, where our expert technicians will get your instrument in top shape. The turnaround time depends on the work needed, but most repairs take 3-5 days.