In-Store Shopping Appointments
This form is not for new rentals, please go to our Rentals page if you are looking to rent an instrument.
We are excited to offer shopping appointments at both of our locations! These appointments allow us to curate a selection of instruments and bows to your specifications. While appointments are not required, they are helpful to ensure we have instruments and bows available to meet your needs. Please fill out the form below and we will contact you with any questions and to finalize your appointment details. We request for you to provide a first and second choice for appointment dates, we will provide available times when we confirm your appointment.
If you are unable to keep your appointment, we request 24 hour notice to accommodate other appointments - thank you!
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Tips for a Successful Shopping Appointment
Bring your own instrument and bow to compare to your new options. This will help you easily tell the differences between your new instrument/bow and your old one. Changing one variable in your set-up also allows for an easier trial - it is better to try new instruments with your current bow that you are accustomed to, as opposed to trying new instruments with new bows.
Bring music that you are comfortable playing. You will get a better idea of an instrument’s sound while playing a piece you have spent time on, not a piece that you are still learning.
What should you play? When trying a new instrument, play a piece that you are comfortable playing, and make sure to play in all of the registers you would normally use. Play each string and use different dynamics. When trying a new bow, try many different bow strokes: legato, staccato, spiccato, etc.
Bring your teacher, if they are available. We love meeting your teachers! Your teacher will have helpful insight regarding your upgrade and will almost always want to hear your new instrument options before you make a purchase.
