SSE Music's Band And Orchestra School Instrument Rental Program

Choosing An Instrument:

• Our rental program is an excellent way to introduce your child to performing music!
• Our staff at SSE Music and your child’s instructor will work together to match your child with an instrument on which he or she will be most successful.
• We feature high quality, teacher-approved, name brand instruments at competitive rates.
• There is no large financial investment.  Feel free to contact us and ask us about our rental rates!
• There is no set contract period.  You can rent for as long as you like!

The Rental Contract:

• The rental contract must be completely filled out, signed, and received before we can send out an instrument.
• Contracts will be filled according to availability of instruments.
• Rentals are available only to students currently taking lessons at a local school we service.
• You can download and print off our rental contract here in Adobe PDF format.

Instrument Maintenance:

• We have a full-time service department staffed by Red Wing accredited technicians.
• Instruments in need of repair can be picked up at and returned to the school.
• Loaner instruments are available whenever a rental instrument is serviced, free of charge.
• All routine maintenance and cleaning of rental instruments is free of charge. 

Rental Payments:

• Coupon books are provided that will properly identify each monthly payment.  Just tear it off and send it in!
• Payments can be dropped off at or mailed in to SSE Music.
• AutoPay options are available for your convenience: either automatic withdrawal from a bank account or charge to a credit card.
• If you want to save a stamp or can't make it into our store to pay your rent, payments can now be made online using a credit card and our secure website.  Click here for more information!

Returning Rental Instruments:

• We are happy to help you change or exchange instruments at any time.
• Always obtain the instructor’s approval before making any change.
• Instruments may be returned to SSE Music or to your child’s school office.
• If the instrument is to be returned to the school, please notify our store directly so it can be properly picked up by a store representative (Click here for contact information).
• The rented instrument will remain your responsibility until it reaches our store.

When To Purchase An Instrument:

• We recommend, after one year, to evaluate your child’s musical future and consider an instrument purchase.
• The first year of rent or a 30% discount (whichever is greater) can be applied towards purchase (credit may not exceed 50% of the retail value).  Any rental account with the new Rewards Program rental credit may have an additional discount towards purchase (see the information about the Rental Rewards Program above).
• After one year of renting you will receive a Conversion Letter notice listing your purchase price and several different payment plans.
• You can purchase the instrument at any time. Please contact our store for price and payment options!

If You Already Have An Instrument:

• There is nothing more frustrating than an instrument that does not work properly!  If you want your child to use an old or used instrument for school, we recommend that you bring it to our service technicians so they can evaluate its condition.
• We offer free estimates on any repairs while you wait--no appointment is necessary!