Hire/buy an instrument

Looking for an instrument ... want to try before you buy? We have one of the country's largest stock of instruments for hire, offering you choice and availability. Our specialist technicians care for our instruments to ensure their quality, and offer a back up service for simple repairs. For more information visit our Instrument workshop page.

Hire charges (per term)

If you receive lessons from one of our tutors or are a member of one of our music groups (even if you're an adult), you are entitled to our lower hire rates and you don't have to pay a deposit. The figures in italics apply to everyone else - and we ask adults hiring at this rate to pay a £50 refundable deposit when you collect your instrument.  These fees are applicable from 1st September 2010
 
Violin / Viola      £13.00 / £15.28
Guitar                £11.00 / £12.93
All instruments  £25.50 / £29.96

What's on offer and how do I hire?

Cello, Double Bass, Guitars, Clarinet, Flute, Oboe, Bassoon, Trumpet / Cornet, Saxophone, Horn, Trombone, Euphonium and Baritone and Tuba.  Percussion packs are also available for budding young drummers. Most instruments are in stock and available for immediate despatch. 

If you are in a hurry, the easiest way to secure your instrument is to phone us on 01452 330300.  We will suggest a day and time to pick up your instrument and inform you of what you need to bring.  Please contact us today.

You can also download a hire form and conditions of hire from our downloads page or contact your school who will be able to supply you with the necessary paperwork. Make sure to ask the instrumental teacher for advice on the correct instrument to suit your child.

Help with costs

If you have a low income, you may be entitled to a bursary.  For details of eligibility please call us on 01452 330300.

 

Buying an instrument

The Assisted Instrument Purchase (AIP) Scheme can help you to buy an instrument at a fraction of the normal price. This enables us to sell instruments free from VAT to pupils who receive lessons through our tutors or are members of a county music group . Although this scheme is not new, regulations have relaxed enough to make it possible for us to offer this really valuable opportunity to our pupils and music group members.

This scheme is not available to adults nor to pupils receiving lessons outside of Gloucestershire Music provision.

There are two ways to buy an instrument through the AIP scheme:

• You can source a new or second-hand instrument from a VAT registered retailer of their choice.
• We can order an instrument from our usual suppliers at education discounted price. Simply call us for a quote.

Either way, your purchase will be VAT free. For full details, download the application form from the downloads page or contact us on (01452) 330300.