We provide a full selection of new and used rental instruments with two convenient payment options. In addition to selection, we also offer customers assurance; our program is designed to allow exchanges and returns with ease, and has no hidden charges or obligations.

How it works

If you decide to rent an instrument through MusicMasters there are a few things you should know about our rental program.

First off, our program is not a 'Rent-to-Own' program--in other words, while renting the instrument from us it will always be owned by MusicMasters. We do this for many reasons: primarily, if it were 'Rent-to-Own' the customer would be obligated to purchase the instrument by the end of the rental period; this is something we would like to avoid.

When a student begins their musical learning their tastes often change, or they more than likely upgrade instruments throughout their time playing. MusicMasters does not want the customer to be forced to purchase an instrument that they or their child may not continue playing, or force them to purchase an instrument when they have the intention of trading up to a higher-grade instrument as they become more skilled.

In addition, a 'Rent-to-Own' program includes high interest rates that we do not want the customer to have to pay in order to play an instrument. Therefore, our program is a straight-forward rental situation that runs month to month. The customer has no obligation to purchase the instrument, and also has no obligation to rent longer than they wish. The rental agreement can be canceled at any time with the return of the instrument without a fee. Also, the rental agreement can be modified in the event of a change in instrument preference without a fee.

Payment Methods

MusicMasters offers several payment methods for the rental agreement. When the customer signs the rental agreement they pay their first month's rent at that time, nothing else. If the agreement is made after the 15th of the month the customer will also get the rest of that month included for free. When this occurs they can pay in cash at the store, by credit or debit card, or by check.

However, when the agreement is signed the customer must have in place a credit card or checking account on file. This will be used for our auto-draft. All rental payments are due on the first of each month. When you decide to stop leasing the instrument, please contact us before noon on the last business day of the month so that we do not charge you for the next month. All files of a financial and personal nature are secured. They are not available to outside interests.

That being said, to pay for your rental we can do either an automatic withdrawal from a checking account or an automatic charge to a credit card/check card. To do this we require the ABA routing number and checking account number copied to the lease or the card's account number and expiration date copied to the lease.

Service and Replacement

MusicMasters also offers an optional Service and Replacement option. This option can be added to the monthly lease charge of any instrument. Violins, violas, cells and guitars have a set cost of $2.05 per month and up-right basses are $4.95 per month. The S&R cost for all other instruments is 1% of the retail value of the instrument per month.

If the instrument needs servicing for regular wear and tear, just bring it to the store and we will repair it free of charge. If the instrument is in our repair shop for an extended period of time, we will also provide a loaner instrument (when available).

If the instrument is lost, stolen, or damaged beyond repair due to vandalism, file a police report and bring us a copy of it within seven days of the occurrence and we will replace it with a comparable instrument at no charge to you.

Getting Started

Once we have your personal and financial information signing the agreement is easy and takes minutes. To save time you can send us your personal and financial information online. By doing so, we will have your contract and your instrument ready when you walk through the door. If you would rather have a more personal experience with a salesperson and a better chance to see and play your instrument before you rent it, come into MusicMasters at 1114 N Monroe Street, Tallahassee, FL, 32303.

Send us your information in our Online Rental Application.

If you would like to view the entire contract a copy can be seen here.