| When a young student or an individual gains an interest | | | | fees toward the purchase of that instrument or |
| in playing trumpet or cornet, they are faced with | | | | toward a trade up program. |
| renting or buying. New trumpets and cornets are quite | | | | Some retailers have a trade up offer that makes it |
| expensive these days, and require quite a commitment | | | | sound like what you pay for your rental will be put |
| from the player. So purchasing (or buying) new can be | | | | toward a pro level horn... in a few cases, this is not |
| quite an expensive undertaking, and if you're not sure | | | | exactly true... again, only a portion of what you pay will |
| that your young student (or you) will stick with playing | | | | go toward your "credit". And at $24.95 per month for |
| the trumpet, probably not the first choice. | | | | 24 months, you'll get a percentage of the $598.80 that |
| Most usually, the horns see some abuse because they | | | | you've put in. |
| are prone to dents and dings, and require some care. | | | | A simple solution is to rent for a short term (2 to 4 |
| They are not as fragile as a woodwind (such as flute, | | | | months) and see how your young student likes playing |
| clarinet or saxophones). With dents, dings, and wear, | | | | trumpet or cornet. If they seem to enjoy it, look for a |
| they horns lose some value, so reselling the instrument | | | | used horn and buy it outright. You can ask questions |
| will not gain back the initial investment. | | | | about purchasing the rental outright... if it's a used horn, |
| With renting, upfront it seems like a better plan, but it | | | | you can usually get a better deal... so instead of paying |
| has its drawbacks as well. For students that take to | | | | $598 for 2 years, you can buy one for $250 - $350. |
| playing and enjoy it, you are paying what seems to be | | | | If your student doesn't seem to enjoy it or have the |
| a small amount each month, but adds up over time. | | | | tendency to want to stay with it, then you can take |
| Most have a "buy out" plan so you can own the | | | | the horn back at the end of the semester or school |
| instrument, but some are tricky with they way they | | | | year and not be stuck with a horn in your closet! |
| word their contracts... be sure to read the fine print as | | | | If you'd like a FREE beginning trumpet lesson, please |
| you may only be credited "some" of your monthly | | | | visit Brass Player Solution! |