Elkhart School of Music

Play First.
Pay Later.
Fall in Love.

Affordable instrument rentals for students of all ages. Select Instruments available. Call for options. No long-term commitment. Apply rental fees toward a purchase anytime.

$25/month starting
0long-term contracts
100%applied to the purchase
up to half the total value

Why Rent?

Some students are still discovering their instrument, they may start on one and grow into another.

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Try Before You Buy

Not sure if your child will stick with trumpet or switch to drums? Renting lets them explore without a big commitment.

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Rent Applies to Purchase

Every dollar you pay in rent goes toward owning the instrument. When you're ready to buy, you're already ahead.

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Size Up as They Grow

Kids grow fast. Swap to a larger size violin or guitar without buying a new instrument every year.

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Performance Ready

Every rental is professionally set up and inspected. Your student walks out ready to play their first lesson.

How It Works

1

Choose Your Instrument

Violins, guitars, keyboards, brass, woodwinds β€” we rent them all. Multiple sizes available for younger students. Not sure what to pick? We'll help you find the right fit.

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Pick Up In-Store

Visit our downtown Elkhart location. We'll size your student, set up the instrument, and make sure everything is perfect before they walk out the door.

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Play, Learn, Grow

Take it home, take lessons, make music. Rent month-to-month with no long-term contract. Swap sizes, switch instruments, or apply your rental fees toward a purchase anytime.

Available for Rent

🎻Violin1/4 β€’ 1/2 β€’ 3/4 β€’ 4/4
🎸GuitarAcoustic β€’ Classical
🎹Keyboard61-Key Portable
🎺TrumpetStudent Models
🎷SaxophoneAlto β€’ Tenor
πŸͺ˜ClarinetBb Student

Don't see what you need? Call us β€” we may have it or can get it for you.

Common Questions

How much does it cost?

Rental rates start at $25/month depending on the instrument. Call us for current pricing and availability.

Is there a contract?

No. Rentals are month-to-month. Return anytime with no penalties or cancellation fees.

Can I buy the instrument later?

Yes! 100% of your rental payments apply toward the purchase price. When you're ready, you've already been paying it off.

What if my child switches instruments?

No problem. Return the current rental and pick up something new. We want them to find the right fit.

What sizes do you carry?

We stock multiple sizes for strings and guitars. We'll measure your student in-store and get the perfect fit.

Do I need to be taking lessons here?

Nope! Our rentals are available to anyone, whether you're an ESOM student or not.

Ready to get started?

Your first lesson is
waiting.

Call us to reserve your rental instrument, or stop by the store during business hours. We'll have you set up and playing in minutes.

Address207 S Main St, Elkhart, IN 46516
HoursMon–Fri 12–8 PM | Sat 9 AM–2 PM