String Instrument Rental & Purchasing List:
In Des Moines:
Rieman Music: 4400 E. Broadway (262-0365) and 6501 Douglas (278-4685)
Violins $20/month
violas $30/month
cellos $40/month
Becker Fine Stringed Instruments 6567 University Ave. Windsor Heights 274-9420 Violins: $15/month, Violas: $20/month, Cellos: $30/month for first three months, then 20/25/40 per month.
Uptempo Music: 2714 Beaver Ave., DSM, 277-0145
Violins: $16/month
Violas: $18/month
Cellos: $24/month
Family Music Center: 4110 SW 9th (244-3711)
Catalog and Mail order:
Taylor Music (Aberdeen, SD) 1-800-872-2263
http://www.1800usaband.com
Offers violin, viola, cello rental, new and used instruments.
Used Violin/viola $12-20 a month with free music stand and book. $24 a month for new.
Cello: $25-40used/$45 new per month.
Woodwind and Brasswind: 1-800-348-5003
http://www.wwbw.com/strings
offers all stringed instruments and others
Shar Music: 1-800-248-SHAR
http://www.sharmusic.com
offers all stringed instruments, fine instruments, accessories
Southwest Strings: 1-800-528-3430
http://www.southweststrings.com
Offers all string instruments, accessories
PLEASE CONSULT WITH ME BEFORE BUYING ANY INSTRUMENT FROM ANOTHER WEBSITE OR STORE. Inexpensive instruments are not worth the money, as they will not perform well and most stores in town will not repair them as they cannot guarantee their repairs. Please do not buy painted instruments for your child. They are usually of poor quality and stringed instruments should be stained, not painted to insure a quality sound.
In Des Moines:
Rieman Music: 4400 E. Broadway (262-0365) and 6501 Douglas (278-4685)
Violins $20/month
violas $30/month
cellos $40/month
Becker Fine Stringed Instruments 6567 University Ave. Windsor Heights 274-9420 Violins: $15/month, Violas: $20/month, Cellos: $30/month for first three months, then 20/25/40 per month.
Uptempo Music: 2714 Beaver Ave., DSM, 277-0145
Violins: $16/month
Violas: $18/month
Cellos: $24/month
Family Music Center: 4110 SW 9th (244-3711)
Catalog and Mail order:
Taylor Music (Aberdeen, SD) 1-800-872-2263
http://www.1800usaband.com
Offers violin, viola, cello rental, new and used instruments.
Used Violin/viola $12-20 a month with free music stand and book. $24 a month for new.
Cello: $25-40used/$45 new per month.
Woodwind and Brasswind: 1-800-348-5003
http://www.wwbw.com/strings
offers all stringed instruments and others
Shar Music: 1-800-248-SHAR
http://www.sharmusic.com
offers all stringed instruments, fine instruments, accessories
Southwest Strings: 1-800-528-3430
http://www.southweststrings.com
Offers all string instruments, accessories
PLEASE CONSULT WITH ME BEFORE BUYING ANY INSTRUMENT FROM ANOTHER WEBSITE OR STORE. Inexpensive instruments are not worth the money, as they will not perform well and most stores in town will not repair them as they cannot guarantee their repairs. Please do not buy painted instruments for your child. They are usually of poor quality and stringed instruments should be stained, not painted to insure a quality sound.