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Student instruments are a great introduction to music. Aspiring musicians can develop basic skills and playing technique at an affordable price point. However, student instruments are NOT suited for advanced players and dedicated musicians. Continuing to play on a student instrument can actually prevent aspiring musicians from developing proper tone and playing technique needed for their playing to advance. If your student is quickly advancing and shows interest and ambition in music, investing in a pro-level instrument is a necessity.
What Benefits do Performance-level Instruments Offer?
Performance-level instruments offer superior tone and playability. They maintain their quality over a longer period of time. Your student can perform with more ease and confidence and can begin playing at their highest capability. We carry respected brands from trusted instrument makers with a proven track record of excellence.
Why Rent with Golden Music?
We offer a maintenance plan with every rental if you ever need a repair. Our experienced staff and highly-trained luthiers are here to help you maintain your instrument. Previous renters can also apply up to 24 past payments as credits towards a new pro-level instrument rental! All you need is a 15% deposit plus the first month’s payment and the instrument. Plus, every rental comes with a FREE lesson from one of our highly-experienced teachers!
Golden Music has been part of the Colorado music community for 28 years. We provide quality rentals to schools and individuals across the state. You can try out our selection at our location in Lakewood and we’ll order a brand-new instrument from you once you make your selection.
Designed for projection, our violins will make the soloist feel supported and comfortable performing in the largest of concert halls. With sophisticated and colorful tone, these violins will carry the virtuoso through the most difficult passages. Built for soloists from the highest quality materials and by the most skilled luthiers.
Aged European Tonewoods – Made from the most sought after wood available, our tonewoods are hand selected from regions such as Germany and Italy. Through a natural aging process, these materials become more reliable and develop deep tonal characteristics that rival the greatest violins of the past.
Master Luthiers – We are a family and employee run business, we value the people that make us whole. Our master luthiers, through their commitment to the craft, that the finest instruments can be sculpted with care and precision.
Antiqued Oil Varnish – Just as it is important to properly age wood, a good finish takes time. Our multi-layered oil varnish is patiently hand-applied over several months, leading to enhanced tonal characteristics and rich appearance. Our varnish shop then meticulously follows an antiquing process, creating a unique look for each violin.
“It makes me want to practice again like I am 7 years old. The violin projects very well in the worlds loudest orchestra!” Nisanne Howell/Former First Violinist, Chicago Symphony Orchestra
We have higher levels than Master 3, a Master 4 up to a Master 7. Please call or come by for those options.
We now carry performance-level instruments by these quality brands:
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A baritone is a type of classical male singing voice whose vocal range lies between the bass and the tenor voice-types. The term originates from the Greek βαρύτονος (barýtonos), meaning “heavy sounding”.
The alto saxophone (referred to colloquially as the alto sax) is the second highest instrument in a family of woodwind instruments usually made of brass and played with a single-reed mouthpiece. Although most saxophones are made from brass, they are categorized as woodwind instruments, because sound is produced by an oscillating reed (traditionally made out of woody cane) rather than lips vibrating in a mouthpiece cup as with the brass instrument family.
