Getting started is easy—just complete our quick online form, and we’ll reach out to schedule a no-obligation trial lesson at a time that works best for you.
Prefer to speak with someone directly? Call or text us anytime at 919-637-0526.
Thank you for considering Falls River Music—we look forward to welcoming you to our programs!
At Falls River Music, we are proud to provide quality, name-brand instruments for both rental and purchase. Whether you’re preparing for school band, orchestra, or just beginning your musical journey, we have the right instrument for you.
Our selection includes:
Brass: Trumpets, Trombones, French Horns
Woodwinds: Saxophones, Clarinets, Flutes
Strings: Violins, Violas, Cellos
Percussion instruments
Acoustic Guitars (available in full, ¾, and ½ sizes for beginners)
Serving the entire North Carolina Triangle area, instruments can be rented in-store at our North Raleigh location or online directly from this page.
We proudly rent instruments from top manufacturers, including Bach, Selmer, Yamaha, Jupiter, Conn, Suzuki, King, Emerson, Scherl & Roth, Gemeinhardt, Ludwig, and more.
Both new and used instruments are available
All used instruments are inspected and serviced to ensure top performance and reliability
Every rental includes comprehensive insurance that covers:
Loss
Theft
Damage
Necessary repairs and servicing
For just a few dollars a month, you can rest assured that your instrument is always protected.
We’ve made the rental process quick and easy:
Simple one-page paperwork—no credit check or deposit typically required
Clear explanation of all costs and terms
Flexible payment options: monthly auto-draft from your credit card, or mailed invoices for card/check payment
Our name-brand band and orchestra instruments are offered at highly competitive prices—often under $25/month. Plus:
Rental fees are applied toward purchase, building equity over time
Equity can often be transferred if you switch instruments, upgrade, or change sizes
All rentals are month-to-month, with no long-term commitments
Falls River Music also carries all the required method books used by local schools, along with a full range of essential accessories, including:
Reeds, valve oil, and care kits
Bow rosin, ligatures, and mouthpieces
Tuners and metronomes
Music stands and more
We make it simple to get everything you need in one place—so students can focus on playing and learning.
