Instrument Rentals

The easy, affordable way to get your student playing — with flexible plans, maintenance coverage, and rent-to-own equity.

Brook Mays and H&H Music are the leading school instrument rental providers across Dallas–Fort Worth and Greater Houston, trusted by hundreds of schools and band directors for decades. Rent a quality, play-tested instrument on a flexible monthly plan — with maintenance and repair coverage included on most plans and rent-to-own equity that applies toward purchase.

How it works

Tell us your student's instrument (your band director's list helps).
Choose a flexible monthly plan that fits your budget.
Pick up at your local store — or use BOPIS to order online and collect same day.
A portion of every payment can apply toward purchase — rent-to-own.

What's included on most plans

A quality, technician-inspected instrument
Maintenance & repair coverage on normal wear
Standard accessories to get started (case, cleaning cloth, mouthpiece)
Rent-to-own equity toward purchase

Instruments available to rent

Woodwinds

Flute, Clarinet, Alto Saxophone, Oboe, Bassoon

Brass

Trumpet, Trombone, French Horn, Euphonium, Tuba

Strings

Violin, Viola, Cello, Double Bass

Percussion

Snare drum kit, Bell kit, Mallet percussion

Availability varies by store and instrument size. Call ahead or visit in person to confirm.

Buy online, pick up in store (BOPIS)

All Brook Mays and H&H Music locations offer same-day BOPIS pick-up. Start your rental online and collect the instrument the same day — no shipping wait. See store locations and BOPIS details.

School programs

Setting up a rental program for your school or district? Our school services team works directly with band directors to match instruments to program requirements, prepare quotes and purchase orders, and have instruments ready for the first class.

Rental questions

How does a school instrument rental work?+

You rent a quality, technician-inspected instrument on a month-to-month plan. A portion of every payment builds rent-to-own equity toward buying the instrument outright. If the student stops playing, you can return it — no long-term contract. Maintenance and repair coverage is included on most plans, so normal wear and school use is handled.

What instruments can I rent?+

We rent the full range of school band and orchestra instruments: flute, clarinet, alto saxophone, trumpet, trombone, French horn, tuba, percussion, violin, viola, cello, and bass. Availability by instrument and size varies by store — call ahead or visit in person.

How much does a rental plan cost?+

Most student instrument rentals run $25–$45 per month depending on the instrument and plan. Larger instruments (tuba, bass) may be higher. Visit your local store to see current plan pricing and any available promotions.

Can I buy the instrument after renting?+

Yes — that is what rent-to-own means. A portion of every monthly payment you make accumulates as equity toward buying the instrument at the end of your rental period. The longer you rent, the more equity you build.

What does maintenance and repair coverage include?+

Most plans cover normal wear and accidental damage to the instrument — pad replacements, dents from regular use, key adjustments, and similar repairs. Bring the instrument to any of our stores for service under your plan. Our certified technicians handle all repair work in-house.

Can I pick up a rental instrument the same day?+

Yes. Visit any Brook Mays or H&H Music store with your student and we can start a rental plan and send you home with an instrument the same day. You can also select BOPIS (buy online, pick up in store) to streamline the process.

Ready to start?

Visit your nearest store or call (800) 637-8966(Hablamos Español) and our team will get your student set up. Questions about your school's requirements? We know them.

Find a store Call (800) 637-8966 BOPIS pick-up locations