Instrument Rentals and Rent to Own

 Student Outfit Rental Policy

You may rent month to month, or for a longer term if so desired.

Outfits include an Eastman violin with a case, bow and rosin, all you need to get started. I will assist you in determining the optimal size for you or your child.

Beginner Outfits: All sizes are $35/month.

Advanced Outfits: Full Size Only are $60/month

Your rental starts the day you receive it and is due monthly. You may pay by post-dated cheques, monthly recurring
e-transfers, debit, credit card or cash. You are responsible for any damage to the outfit’s case, broken strings, bows, and the violin itself.

In stock Beginner Outfits: Outfit sizes are:  1/10, 1/8, 1/4, 1/2, 3/4, 7/8, & 4/4  sizes.
1/32 & 1/16 are also available by special order which usually takes about a week.   

In the beginning it is difficult to know whether a student has aptitude and will maintain their interest in playing. Renting is a perfect solution in this instance. If they lose interest or decide they want to try something else, you can just return the outfit in good condition. No further payments are required.  

If, however, they show interest and aptitude and wish to continue, for those of you who rent for six consecutive months with no late or missing rent installments I will give you an option to buy your instrument whereby 100% of your last six rental payments will be credited directly to the purchase price of the instrument. Usually after six months it is evident if the student wishes to continue or has an interest and aptitude. 

Once you have purchased an instrument and as they progress and grow into the next size you may return the instrument to me in good condition and I will give you a free upgrade to the next larger size. These upgrades are free all the way up to and including 4/4 (Full Size) violin outfits. Once the student has progressed through to full size and wishes to look at an advanced student, or an advanced European Instrument you will have your full purchase price for trade in value on your next instrument.

Rent to Own Program

Rent to own is available on any instrument or bow.
25% deposit and 15 equal monthly payments

(For example, if you choose an instrument priced at $3000.00, 25% down is $750, with 15 monthly payments of $150.00.
There are NO interest charges, NO carrying charges, NO hidden fees. It’s all principal! After 15 months you own it!
It is that simple!)

You may pay by post-dated cheques, monthly recurring e-transfers, debit, credit card or cash.

Please ensure that you have the instrument or bow insured against loss or theft as you are responsible for the rent to own instrument or bow until you have paid in full the balance owing!

Returning Rent to Own Instruments

If, during the rent to own period, you wish to return your instrument, your deposit will be refunded in full if the instrument is received in Good Condition.

Monthly rental payments up to the return date are non-refundable. This was rent you paid during the period you had the instrument.

Instruments returned may be subject to a reduced deposit or zero refund, depending on its condition when received.