The Edison Public Schools have worked with both Elefante Music and The Music Shop for many years. Each company provides the highest quality instruments available and reliable service weekly. Below you can find a link to begin the rental process with either company. Rentals are best completed in the spring so the instrument can be delivered to the school over the summer to be ready for the beginning of the school year.
We strongly recommend renting because:
1. Children may decide to change their instrument after the first year
2. Your child will need a larger instrument as they grow (string instrument only)
3. Repairs for wear and tear are covered by your rental contract.
(The Elefante repair staff comes twice a week. The repair staff for The Music Shop comes once a week)
4. You are sure to get the best quality instrument available
1. Click here and scroll to the bottom then click continue
2. Now enter Edison's zip code 08820.
4. Select your child's school (either Benjamin Franklin or Lincoln)
5 Select your instrument and finish the rental process
If you are picking a string instrument be sure to check this chart for sizing depending on the instrument:
https://www.kcstrings.com/blogs/news/instrument-sizing-guide-for-the-violin-viola-cello-and-bass
Here is a video on sizing for each string instrument as well!
No elementary student should be starting out on a full size violin (4/4), viola (which is about 14 inches) cello (4/4), or bass (4/4).
Most experts recommend for instruments like cello and bass to visit the shop to check for sizing.
2. Click the GET STARTED TAB in the center of the page
3. Enter the zip code for our school. 08820.
5. Select your child's school (either Benjamin Franklin or Lincoln)
6. Select your instrument and finish the rental process