VIOLIN RENTALS

Start your violin rental in 2 steps:  

End your violin rental in 1 step:

Active Students Only

We offer violin rentals to students actively taking lessons at NYC Violin Studio. Unfortunately, at this time, we cannot offer rentals to students who are not taking lessons or classes with us. Members and Absolute Beginner semester enrollees are Active Students.

Security Deposit

All rentals require a refundable security deposit of $150, which will be returned when the violin is returned in the same condition. Though damages are rare, the repair cost of any damages that do occur will be deducted from this amount.

If the repair cost of the damage is greater than the deposit amount of $150, you will be charged for the additional amount, or, a replacement price, (between $300 - $590, depending on the cost of the model you receive), whichever is lower.

In the unfortunate event that you damage the instrument during your rental period, you have the option to take your instrument to a qualified luthier for repair, and still receive your full security deposit back.

Rental Start Date

Violin rentals are $39.99/month, plus tax. The day you start the rental and the day of pick-up should coincide. Click "Step 2" above to start your rental. Your card will be charged on the same date each month until the violin is returned.

There are no refunds or prorating for partial months.

Returning Your Violin

Since rentals are auto-charged on the same date each month, it is best to return your violin before it's next run date to avoid an extra month's fee, as we do not pro-rate partial months.

1. We recommend you book an appointment to drop off your rental. Click here to do so. You can also report any damage at this time.

2. We will check over the violin, bow and case for any damaged.

3. We will end your recurring charge and refund your Security Deposit within the next 2-7 days. Scheduling a drop-off helps to ensure a timely deposit refund.

Size Swap

You can switch instruments, cases or instrument sizes at any time, based on availability.

String Replacements

From time to time you may break a string (for example, while tuning.) We will replace the string for a fee of $10. You can also purchase a string elsewhere and replace it yourself, if you prefer.

Rent To Buy

Right now we are not offering a Rent-to-Buy program. We do sell violins, but our rental stock is held separate.

You may, however, use your security deposit on a new instrument once your rental is returned, receiving $150 off the purchase of a new violin.