This program is designed especially for advancing students who are ready to move beyond beginner instruments.
Support your student’s growing technique while enjoying the flexibility of renting.
- Rent quality intermediate-level instruments on affordable monthly contracts.
- Routine maintenance through our professional repair shop is included.
- Accumulate credit that can be applied to the purchase of the instrument.
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Virtuoso Appointments
Come in to try out step-up instruments and get help from our experts.
How It Works
Rent a step-up on a monthly basis at these rates
| Instrument Type | Price |
|---|---|
| Clarinet, flute, trumpet, trombone, violin, viola | $70/month |
| Alto saxophone, tenor saxophone, cello, euphonium | $85/month |
| Oboe, double French horn | $95/month |
| Bassoon | $110/month |
- If you are currently renting a student instrument from us, you can exchange it for a step-up, transferring your existing rental credit to the new contract.
- Each month you’ll accumulate credit that can be applied towards the purchase.
- A general maintenance plan is included. These fees do not count towards the purchase of your instrument, but will cover regular maintenance and repairs through our comprehensive repair shop. The maintenance charges per month are: $10.00 for Group A, $12.00 for Group B, $14.00 for Group C, $16.00 for Group D.
FAQs
What’s the difference between a beginner instrument and a step-up?
A beginner instrument is very basic, designed to be more affordable and easier for beginners to learn on. Step-up instruments are built with advanced features such as additional keys; higher quality materials such as silver-plating or solid silver bodies on flutes and trumpets; leather key pads and blue steel springs on saxophones; and extra tubing on trombones and French horns. Each model is unique!
Can I exchange my student rental for a Virtuoso rental?
Yes! If you are currently renting a student instrument from Elefante Music, you can transfer your rental credit to a Virtuoso Step-Up rental and continue renting on a monthly basis or purchase the step-up instrument.
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.
How long is the rental period?
Virtuoso Step-Up rentals are exclusively month-to-month. This allows you to accumulate rental credit to use toward the purchase. There is no obligation to rent for a particular time period, and you may purchase or return the instrument at any time.
Is there a discount when I purchase the instrument?
Yes. Your accrued credit will be applied to all rental sales, plus a 40% discount off the list price of the instrument.
Am I obligated to purchase the instrument?
No. You can continue renting on a month-to-month basis or return the instrument with no obligation to continue.
If I purchase a step-up outright, what do I do with my student instrument?
Many students opt to keep their student instrument to use in marching band or so they have a backup when their step-up is in the shop. For other options, talk to one of our experts.
What are the terms and conditions?
You can review the terms of Virtuoso Step-Up instrument rentals at this link. These terms require agreement at the start of your rental.
Next Steps: Getting Started
We suggest scheduling a trial with our experts to come in and demo step-up instruments and learn more about renting or purchasing. Or, if you already know which instrument and model you want to rent, you can order it online now.