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Home » Tutorial » Why It’s A Good Idea To Rent An Instrument For Beginners?

Why It'S A Good Idea To Rent An Instrument For Beginners?

Last updated September 6, 2024

Why It’s A Good Idea To Rent An Instrument For Beginners?

  • Proudly written by Pro-Musician,
  • Robert Emery
  • 6 Comments
  • Clarinet | Bassoon | Wind

There comes a time in everyone’s life when they desire to learn a musical instrument. However, not everyone pursues this interest for an extended period. Typically, individuals only engage in learning an instrument briefly, merely reaching the beginner’s stage. In such instances, purchasing a musical instrument can be quite costly. Therefore, it is more practical to hire a musical instrument instead.

There are many advantages of renting a musical instrument rather than buying it. We all have seen many circumstances where renting is a better option than buying because learning and playing a musical instrument is mostly for a shorter time in the beginning. After that, it may change into a career or passion for which one can buy the right musical instruments. 

But in the initial stage, renting is the better option. Here we will list the reasons for renting unique musical instruments . 

The Flexibility

Renting a musical instrument is more flexible than buying. This is because people often learn the instrument as a hobby or for the children to participate in the school band. In such circumstances, renting offers more flexibility than buying.  

You can easily try an online musical instrument rental, where you only need to pay a defined amount for the time you actually use the instrument. It is a very minimum amount compared to the buying price of the instrument.  

Renting gives the option to use the instrument for a shorter or longer period; also, when you buy, there is too much hassle in selling the instrument. Where renting comes with all these hassle-free options.  

In short, Rental programs make it simple to return and switch instruments, preventing parents from being forced to buy new ones that their children could opt not to keep using as they explore.

Maintenance And Repair Coverage

When we buy a new instrument, there is always a charge for maintenance that we need to plan out. Because after a point of time, every instrument needs maintenance. But when we rent out the musical instrument, it already comes with maintenance and repair coverage.  

Most instrument rental plans include coverage for instrument loss or maintenance, ensuring that the individual will always have a functional instrument. The repair facility also encourages learners with their instrument maintenance learning curve.

The advantage of maintenance and repair cover is a great help to the pocket. It gives you an instrument on your budget for the timeline you want it. There are no additional charges when you rent out the musical instrument.  

High Quality Instrument

As we talk about renting the instrument, people’s biggest fear is that they might get a used or faulty instrument. But that is not at all true.  For example, the platform InstruShare gives each instrument a full bill of health to make sure they are correctly maintained, functional and certified by the owner.  

If the repair shop can’t get the parts it needs to maintain the instruments, there’s no point in putting them on a maintenance schedule. As a result, the majority of rental programs only offer top-notch equipment created by companies that also supply repair shops with parts. We don’t rent an instrument that band directors wouldn’t want their kids to play since they value having respected brands in their school. 

Rent out the unique musical instruments which give you great joy, an incredible musical journey and complete peace of mind.  

Saves Money

Both rent-to-own and rent-to-rent schemes are available. The majority of rental programs are rent-to-own plans, so you aren’t paying forever for a piece of equipment you could have long since paid off. 

Both short-term and long-term instrument usage benefits from the rent-to-own program. Simply return the instrument if your child joins the band but decides to leave after a month. Instead of spending £/$100 or more on a used instrument from eBay, you just invested £/$20 only. 

The most effective rental schemes are those that let students advance from their entry-level instruments to intermediate or professional instruments while letting parents apply the money they’ve already invested in the student instrument as a discount towards the step-up.

Additional Advantage

While renting is typically a smart move initially, it’s crucial to keep in mind that if you don’t take advantage of a rent-to-own program, renting an instrument over time may cost you more than if you had purchased it together. In addition to the monthly rental rate, insurance and fees are frequently included with rented instruments. In the short term, they undoubtedly look more affordable than paying a total price, but they can pile up quickly. If you aren’t utilizing a rent-to-own program, then you should be mindful of the overall expense of your rental.

Is It A Good Idea To Rent An Instrument For Beginners?
Summary

It’s a terrific idea to rent a beginner instrument to support and inspire your musical endeavours as an individual. Rent out the amazing musical instrument in Melbourne and start walking on your musical passion.

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    Robert Emery is Founder & CEO of Ted's List. He has performed all around the world as a conductor and pianist. From Sydney Opera House to the Royal Albert Hall, Robert has enjoyed bouncing around on stage in most of the major venues in the world. As a record producer, he has worked on fifteen No 1 albums, and hopes he can get to sixteen asap! The Times called him 'the eccentric barefooted maestro' and the Mail quoted that 'the assured baton was controlled by the rather energetic and brilliant conductor'. Robert has a wife (Mrs. E), two children (Master T and Master A) and four cats (Merlin, Mulberry, Partridge & Penguin). Between performing, producing, composing and running Ted's List, he runs an entertainment business called The Arts Group, comprising of a symphony orchestra, choir, live event production house, digital TV company and artist agency. Any spare time is usually devoted to sleep.

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  1. Sierra117 says:
    September 10, 2024 at 1:06 pm

    I dunno guys, ‘Is It A Good Idea To Rent An Instrument For Beginners?’ feels off. Like, shouldn’t you just buy it? Renting sounds like you’re planning to fail. Plus, you can always sell it later if it’s not your thing, right?

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  2. Tech9eek says:
    September 9, 2024 at 11:51 pm

    Really appreciate the part about ‘High Quality Instrument.’ It’s key to have good gear even if you’re just starting out. Makes the learning curve less frustrating. Quality tools are a tech enthusiast’s best friend, after all.

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    • StringsAttached says:
      September 10, 2024 at 1:25 pm

      But isn’t high quality = high price? How does that work out for a newbie?

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    • MusicMaven says:
      September 10, 2024 at 9:37 am

      Absolutely! The right instrument makes a world of difference. It’s all about the quality of the experience.

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  3. El Loco says:
    September 8, 2024 at 11:34 am

    Ha, ‘Saves Money’ is my middle name. Always looking for a way to stretch those dollars. Does renting an instrument make the ramen taste better? Asking for a friend.

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  4. MaxineWrites says:
    September 7, 2024 at 2:21 pm

    I found the section on ‘Maintenance And Repair Coverage’ quite enlightening, Robert Emery. In your opinion, how significant is this aspect for beginners who are still gauging their interest and commitment level to the instrument? Additionally, do you believe that this coverage could potentially motivate beginners to practice more diligently, knowing that the repair and maintenance are covered?

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