Band and Orchestra Rentals
Rent-to-own instruments for school music programs, at our Santa Clara and Santa Cruz stores
How it works
- We rent band and orchestra instruments for school programs: clarinets, flutes, saxophones, trumpets, trombones, violins, cellos and more, including smaller violin and cello sizes for younger students.
- Every rental is rent-to-own. Part of each monthly payment goes toward owning the instrument.
- There is a 3-month minimum.
- Keep renting as long as your student plays. Once it is paid off, the instrument is yours.
- Want to own it sooner? You can pay off the rest at any time at the store, or email us and ask for a payoff link: Santa Clara or Santa Cruz.
- Done with it? After the first 3 months, bring it back to the store and we return your deposit, less anything still owed.
- Monthly payments can be charged to your card automatically, so there is nothing to remember.
Rates depend on the instrument. Call or stop by for current rates.
What you need to start
- Which instrument your student is playing. The music teacher will tell you. Bring the school's supply list if you have one.
- A parent or guardian's name, phone number and email.
- A credit or debit card for the deposit, the first month and the monthly payments.
While you are here, we also carry what the teacher's list asks for: reeds, method books, valve oil and brass care and string accessories.
Come see us
The Starving Musician Santa Clara
3939 Stevens Creek Blvd
Santa Clara, CA 95051
(408) 554-9041
tsmsantaclara@gmail.com
- Mon to Fri: 11 AM to 7 PM
- Sat: 11 AM to 6 PM
- Sun: 12 PM to 5 PM
The Starving Musician Santa Cruz
1003 Pacific Ave
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831) 426-1975
starvingsantacruz@gmail.com
- Mon to Fri: 11 AM to 7 PM
- Sat: 11 AM to 6 PM
- Sun: 12 PM to 5 PM
Already renting?
Questions about your account, a payment or paying off your rental? Call your store: Santa Clara (408) 554-9041 or Santa Cruz (831) 426-1975.

