Returning a Rental Instrument

Before you turn in a rental instrument, be sure to consider the following:

• The benefits of playing a musical instrument are numerous. They range from improved cognitive skills to social skills like teamwork and individual character development. Amid all the non-musical benefits, it's worth keeping in mind that playing a musical instrument is itself a valuable skill that can provide lifelong enjoyment. Don't give up without carefully considering the reasons for that decision.
• Most people continue to rent through the summer because it makes sense. Your instrument rental continues month-to-month throughout the year. Rather than regressing and having to re-learn, the young musician can continue to practice and improve. You continue to build up equity toward owning an instrument. And while everyone else is frantically making arrangements to get an instrument at the beginning of the school year, you can relax because your child will be prepared for the start of lessons.
• The first instrument tried may not necessarily be the right fit for your child. Many students end up finding the instrument they like through trial and error. Talk with your music teacher to see whether switching to a different instrument is an option. You can rent a different instrument from Ellis Music and the equity you have accumulated will be transferred to the other instrument; to switch instruments, you would simply complete a new rental agreement online or in the store.
• If your child's interest in playing an instrument has faded or they seem to be having difficulty playing the instrument, the issue may just be that the instrument needs a tuneup to get it back into great playing condition. Instruments need routine maintenance in order to work properly. Having the Ellis Music repair shop check the instrument won't cost you anything, and it may renew your child's enjoyment of playing it.
• After three months, any equity that you have accumulated will expire. Once you return an instrument, you have just three months to re-rent if you wish to keep the equity you have accumulated toward purchasing an instrument for this particular student. This equity can be used toward not just the instrument you have been renting but also toward a more advanced (intermediate or pro model) instrument.

After you have read the information above, if you still wish to return a rental instrument, (1) submit the Rental Return Form and (2) refer to the instrument return instructions, both below.