Anonymous
10/09/2025 23:06
Subject: Instrumental rental
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Op here. We went to potters at Gaithersburg, and it was a good experience. We know nothing about musical instrument, but staff patiently explained to us and tuned the violin for is. We did the standard rental plus insurance and taxes totaled around $45 a month. I know there are some places maybe with better price, but I need service to help us as a newbie. I don't want to drive far in case anything happens as well.
That sounds crazy high. Buy one, buy a warranty and sell it when done. Over 10 months that’s $450.
Or go somewhere else. We rent at Chuck Levin's in Wheaton and pay 140$/year.
$45/month is for the he highest quality violin at Potter’s. This makes a huge difference in quality for kids and orients who have to listen to them. You can def pay less to rent a lower quality violin.
For 4-5th graders cheap is fine.
Anonymous
10/09/2025 23:05
Subject: Instrumental rental
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Op here. We went to potters at Gaithersburg, and it was a good experience. We know nothing about musical instrument, but staff patiently explained to us and tuned the violin for is. We did the standard rental plus insurance and taxes totaled around $45 a month. I know there are some places maybe with better price, but I need service to help us as a newbie. I don't want to drive far in case anything happens as well.
That sounds crazy high. Buy one, buy a warranty and sell it when done. Over 10 months that’s $450.
Or go somewhere else. We rent at Chuck Levin's in Wheaton and pay 140$/year.
$45/month is for the he highest quality violin at Potter’s. This makes a huge difference in quality for kids and orients who have to listen to them. You can def pay less to rent a lower quality violin.
Anonymous
10/09/2025 13:33
Subject: Instrumental rental
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Op here. We went to potters at Gaithersburg, and it was a good experience. We know nothing about musical instrument, but staff patiently explained to us and tuned the violin for is. We did the standard rental plus insurance and taxes totaled around $45 a month. I know there are some places maybe with better price, but I need service to help us as a newbie. I don't want to drive far in case anything happens as well.
You did all that for a one week lesson?
Op here. I think a friend paid $40/month for flute rental somewhere. Yes, I pay that for once a week group class. I could go a bit cheaper like $33/month for economy rental, but this one is a bit higher quality. We don't know anything about instrument, but I think it should be comparable to other places in my area. Well, it is cheaper than I pay $60 for 30 min of private swim lesson.
Anonymous
10/09/2025 13:21
Subject: Instrumental rental
Anonymous wrote:Op here. We went to potters at Gaithersburg, and it was a good experience. We know nothing about musical instrument, but staff patiently explained to us and tuned the violin for is. We did the standard rental plus insurance and taxes totaled around $45 a month. I know there are some places maybe with better price, but I need service to help us as a newbie. I don't want to drive far in case anything happens as well.
You did all that for a one week lesson?
Anonymous
10/09/2025 12:52
Subject: Instrumental rental
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Op here. We went to potters at Gaithersburg, and it was a good experience. We know nothing about musical instrument, but staff patiently explained to us and tuned the violin for is. We did the standard rental plus insurance and taxes totaled around $45 a month. I know there are some places maybe with better price, but I need service to help us as a newbie. I don't want to drive far in case anything happens as well.
That sounds crazy high. Buy one, buy a warranty and sell it when done. Over 10 months that’s $450.
Or go somewhere else. We rent at Chuck Levin's in Wheaton and pay 140$/year.