Rental/Purchase Information

All students are encouraged to rent an instrument and get all required materials at a reputable music store, listed below. 

***If your family cannot make any of these options work, please email Ms. Taschenberger*** 

Renting An Instrument

We are encouraging all of our students to rent instruments from our local dealers this year. The music stores in the area know how to set-up the instrument to EES specifications, and should have a list of all of the other required materials you will need. 

CAUTION: PURCHASING ONLINE

Before you purchase any instrument, especially one online, please send me an email. 

If you are planning on buying an instrument online please use caution. There are many poor quality instruments online which can impede enjoyment and progress on the instrument. Please avoid any color-lacquered instruments. The colored-lacquer negatively affects the sound of the instrument. Instruments should be in a traditional varnish. There are many "beginner" products that are of poor quality, break easily, and cannot maintain their tuning. Instruments available for purchase online valued at less than $200 for violins and violas, and $600 for cellos and basses, should be avoided. 

Reputable Dealers

Below is a list of local music stores that carry string instruments and supplies:

If you are looking to purchase or rent online I recommend websites like www.sharmusic.com or www.swstrings.com 

​I have had good experiences with instruments from these websites. If you are not sure, please contact me with a link to the instrument you are considering.

Rental Fliers