Band and Orchestra

Instrument Rental Program

A family tradition of quality since 1956

We offer our customers the finest quality instruments and accessories at competitive prices. Whether you are a beginner or professional, we are your complete source for all of your musical needs. We’ve been family owned and operated for over 50 years.

11 Reasons to choose Melk Music

1)             Guaranteed quality instruments for rent or sale
Only the finest brass and woodwind manufacturers, plus quality Romanian, Chinese and German string shops

2)         Lowest cost rentals over two years
Simple and straight-forward pricing that’s affordable with very flexible rental programs, rent-to-own, and up to 30% off of purchases

3)         All normal maintenance included … no hidden costs
No tacked on service contracts or fine print to surprise you later

4)         Fast, friendly and knowledgeable customer service
Our sales & service staff have decades of experience to help you get the most enjoyment from your instrument

5)         Repair service rated #1 by Milwaukee Magazine
Four repair technicians to service all your band and orchestra needs.

6)         Private lessons from professional musicians
Sixteen professional private music teachers are right here in the store to help you master your instrument

7)         Delivery service available
Visit our web site and download our rental contract, fill it in, and either fax or mail it to us.  We can make arrangements to deliver your instrument to your school or, for a small fee, we can ship it directly to your home.

8)         Full year discounts and rent-to-buy options
Rent month-to-month or get two free months with a pre-paid annual plan. Apply 100% of the rent you pay towards the purchase of the same instrument, a different used or even new instrument. That’s flexibility!

9)         Convenient payment options
Now offering automatic monthly payments from your credit or debit card … saves postage, billing hassles, and money.  Save $1.50 every month when you add monthly auto-pay.

10)      Preferred customer discounts on all reeds and accessories
We offer the latest in quality extras that all musicians need.

11)      Sheet music, too
Lesson books, contest music, specialty sheet music and even select books and CDs are available, too. We’re happy to special order most music that teachers recommend.

Melk Music

Rental Rates & Information

	Monthly Rentals		Yearly Rates
	Pre-rented	New	Pre-rented	New
Brass & Woodwinds
Bell kit, drum kit	$13	$17	$130	$170
Clarinet, flute, piccolo, trumpet, trombone, combo percussion kit	$16	$20	$160	$200
Wood clarinet, silver trumpet	$22	$25	$220	$250
Alto sax, oboe (basic) *	$28	$33	$280	$330
Tenor sax, baritone, single French horn	$32	$39	$320	$390
Oboe with low Bb key, bass clarinet	$35	$45	$350	$450
Bassoon	$40	N/A	$400	N/A
Tuba, bari sax	$50	N/A	$500	N/A
Strings
Viola**, violin** (all sizes)	$15	$21**	$150	$210**
Cello** (all sizes)	$28	$35**	$280	$350**
String bass**	$50	N/A	$500

*   Rent will also apply to a conservatory oboe or a double French horn.

**  All rent applies to a full size intermediate string instrument. New rental prices apply only to full size upgrades.

Rental information and ways to save money

¾  100% of your rent can be applied to the instrument you are renting or a different used, new, step-up or professional instrument. We have the most flexible rental program available.

¾  School-year and full year discounts available.

¾  25% discount applied to the unpaid balance if the instrument is purchased within the 1^st year.

¾  20% discount applied to the unpaid balance if the instrument is purchased within two years.

¾  No maintenance fees. Normal maintenance is always included with your rental, but does not include damage from abuse.

¾  Instruments are rented monthly with a 3-month minimum.

¾  No long-term obligation.

¾  Flexible exchange policy allows you to exchange your original choice for a different instrument.

      ¾ We only rent in the State of Wisconsin with most rentals in the Milwaukee Metro Area

Melk Music Rental Warranty

¾  We will exchange any rental instrument during the rental period if, for any reason, you are not satisfied with it’s playability, condition or manufacturer. Pretty simple … we want you to be happy and enjoy the music.

Please Contact Us

Address:     8625 West Adler Street, Milwaukee, WI  53214  
(1 block south of I-94, 84^th Street exit, west of State Fair Park)

Hours:        Monday – Thursday 9:00 AM-8:00 PM, Friday 9:00 AM-5:30 PM, Saturday 9:00 AM-2:00 PM

Phone:        414-771-0900

Fax:            414-771-1462

Email:         info@melkmusic.com