At Ted Brown Music, our primary mission is to create more musicians. There are far more people in the world that play music to relax or simply because it's fun than there are people who have made a career from it. Before returning a rental instrument, find out why your student doesn't want to play any more.
If it's a conflict with their current teacher, there will be other teachers in the future. Maybe consider private lessons in the meantime to get a new perspective on playing.
If they don't like the instrument they are playing, talk with the music teacher about switching instruments. Losing a clarinet or cello player to the trumpet or violin section is always more preferable than losing the student completely. If they just aren't into the school music thing, talk to them about playing something else. School music isn't for everyone, but playing music certainly can be.
Heads Up: While your rental is active you accumulate discounts toward purchasing a new band or orchestra instrument, so make sure to hold onto your rental over the summer if your student plans to continue playing. Once you return the rental, any discount you've accumulated will be lost.
This is the fastest and most direct way to get your rental returned. Simply bring it into any of our locations, regardless of were you rented it, and our helpful sales staff will process the return ensuring complete peace of mind.
If you are unable to bring your rental instrument in to a Ted Brown Music location, you may ship it back to us. Take it to your nearest UPS (or other preferred shipping company) and send it back to our Tacoma location.
Attn Rental Instrument Returns
Ted Brown Music
6228 Tacoma Mall BLVD
Tacoma, WA 98409
While school is actively in session (e.g. not during summer, winter, or spring break) this is a quick and convenient option for returning your rental. There are however a few important things to note before going this route.
under contract, and billing will be applied accordingly.
If you are sure you no longer need your rental, please complete the return request form to get the process started.
Let the music play on - Keep your instruments over the summer and keep the music alive!
We all know that practice makes perfect, so instead of turning in your instrument and not playing over the summer, we encourage you to keep it and keep playing. Why start cold in the fall when you can bring the noise to class and be ready to play?
By continuing to rent over the summer, you'll remain eligible for our renter loyalty program, which will let you get up to 30% off your own, new step-up instrument!
To keep it fun all summer long, we are officially challenging you to keep playing by following and tagging us on your Instagram or TikTok and using the hashtag: #SummerSoundChallenge.
The more times you tag us and use the hashtag, the better your chances of winning prizes from us this August.
Winners will be notified the week of August 17th.
Prizes include gift cards, free month of lessons, Special Ted Brown Music merch and more!
