Now that DD is in 5th grade she can play a musical instrument if she wants. And she does of course.
The trumpet. *giggle*
This should be interesting.
She had to sign an agreement that she would stick with this for the entire school year. Now I need to find her a trumpet. We could buy a used one or rent one. Renting looks to be about $19-$28/month. Buying as low as $150.
I'm leaning toward buying. I could re-sell it at the end of the school year if she decides not to keep playing. Renting: 9 months X $20 = $180
Any suggestions?
Trumpet Time
September 7th, 2011 at 04:55 am
September 7th, 2011 at 05:02 am 1315368126
My only other thought is does renting cover repairs and stuff like that? May be another plus for renting?
September 7th, 2011 at 05:46 am 1315370815
Also are there any family members who play those instruments out there or old friends. Everyone knows someone who had an old clarinet or flute in the attic. I loaned my violin first to one niece and then to a second niece. The first stuck with it until high school and the second is on her second year. My son will be playing my viola.
When my sister was in high school she rented out her clarinet to a middle schooler for $10 a month. It was a good deal for both sides since it was far below the rental fee from the shops. Check the family and friends grapevine and see what's out there. You may find someone with a dusty trumpet who'd love to see it used again, costing you nothing, to very little.
September 7th, 2011 at 01:42 pm 1315399371
My advice would be to rent for at least 2 months and see if her interest subsides or grows over that time. Then make a more final decision about buying, or not.
September 7th, 2011 at 01:44 pm 1315399448