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Rent an Instrument
School-approved band and orchestra instruments, month to month.
Maintenance, insurance and tax included — and every payment builds equity toward buying it.
See rental rates
Come in. There are three counters.
Rentals, lessons and a full repair bench under one roof in Troy and Waterford — proudly serving you since 1991.
665 E Elmwood Ave, Troy
Waterford: our entrance has moved to the rear of the building.
New: Online Accounts — pay, update your card and see your history. Open accounts
The store floor
Walk up to the right counter
Three services, one shop. Pick the lane you came for — everything else can wait until you're ready.
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Music Lessons
One-on-one lessons in our studios, typically 30 minutes a week.
You choose the instructor. The average lesson is $30 per half hour; each instructor sets their own rates.
How lessons work
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Repairs & Restoration
A full-service, in-house repair facility — not a shipping counter.
Band, orchestra, fretted and percussion, including vintage drums. Estimates are done in-store.
Meet the techniciansFor schools
Our rental program serves dozens of school districts and private schools in the Metro Detroit area
We make weekly trips to most schools in Oakland County, and we deliver online rental contracts to your school free of charge, normally within 48 hours.
Instrument journeys
What usually comes after “we rented a flute”
These are typical paths, not rules — our staff can help customize any of them for your student.
Band Student
- 1Pick your instrument with a sales associate
- 2Start a month-to-month rental (delivery to most Oakland County schools)
- 3Add weekly lessons with an instructor who fits
- 4Bring it to the bench for seasonal checkups — covered by your rental
- 5Apply your accrued credit toward buying or stepping up
Orchestra Student
- 1Get sized for violin, viola, cello or bass
- 2Rent the right size and swap up as the student grows
- 3Find an orchestral instructor at Troy or Waterford
- 4Bring bows and strings in for setup and repair
- 5Explore a step-up instrument at Detroit Violin Co.
Guitar & Fretted
- 1Talk through what you want to play
- 2Book lessons with a fretted instructor
- 3Bring your guitar in for setup or fret work
- 4Browse gear in-store or on our Reverb shop
Percussion & Drums
- 1Start with a percussion kit or snare rental
- 2Add lessons for reading and technique
- 3Bring drums — including vintage kits — to the repair shop
- 4Grow into a full setup when you're ready
Our people & benches
Repairs happen here, by these hands
From basic cleanings to complete restorations, our skilled technicians service band, orchestra, fretted and percussion instruments in-house.
Brian Topolski
Woodwind Repair & Restoration
Ian Herbon
Woodwind & Saxophone Specialist
Eric Mikich
Brass & Percussion Repair
Lucas Liska
Brass Repair
Tom Murray
Fretted & Orchestral Repair
Two stores
Troy & Waterford
Troy
665 E Elmwood Ave
Troy, MI 48083
Current hours as of 2/15/26
- Monday – Thursday 10:00am – 7:00pm
- Friday 10:00am – 5:00pm
- Saturday 10:00am – 3:00pm
Waterford
3040 Sashabaw Rd
Waterford, MI 48329
Current hours as of 7/6/26
- Open weekdays, times vary.
- Please call ahead to make an appointment.
The entrance has moved to the rear of the building.