Rent-to-own, explained
Renting a school instrument: how rent-to-own works.
Your student just joined band or orchestra, and you don't play. Here's how renting from George's Music Center works, in plain words.
In three steps
Rent it, pay monthly, own it.
- 1Pick the instrumentAsk the band director which one your student needs, or call the store and we'll help you figure it out.
- 2Rent monthlySign up through our online rental program, or let us help you at the counter. Pick it up in Torrington with the method book and supplies.
- 3Own itEvery rental payment counts toward buying the instrument. When it's paid off, it's yours.
Rent-to-own, in short
Monthly rental payments that add up to owning the instrument. You sign up through our online rental program, and we'll help in the store or on the phone.
When to rent
Any time of year. The season starts in August, when band and orchestra start back up. If your student switches instruments or needs a bigger size, call the store.
What else you need
Most school programs use a method book. Clarinets and saxes need reeds, and trumpets, trombones and horns need valve or slide oil. We stock the books local schools use, plus stands, cleaning kits and straps.
When it's paid off
The instrument is yours. If your student keeps going, a step-up instrument in middle or high school is the next move, and we'll help you pick it.
Rental questions
How does rent-to-own work?
You rent the instrument monthly, and your rental payments count toward buying it. When it is paid off, your family owns it.
What if the instrument gets damaged?
Bring it in. Our repair team services band and orchestra instruments, and we will tell you what it needs. What the rental covers is in the agreement you see when you sign up.
Can we return it, or switch instruments?
Call the store and we will go over your options. The details are in the rental agreement you see when you sign up.
What happens when it is paid off?
It is yours to keep. Many students step up to a better instrument in middle or high school, and we can help with that too.
Do you have the school method books?
Yes. We stock the method books local school programs use, plus music stands, cleaning kits, reeds, oils, straps and accessories.
How do I pay?
Monthly payments are set up through the online rental program when you sign up. Call the store if you want help with it.
Ready to rent?
Call the store and we'll help you get started.