Kalman Music Lessons · NYC rentals
Clarinet rental
in New York.
Perfect clarinet for school band and lesson programs.
From$2/day
+ $10 one-time short-term fee
Or from $30/month
See availability and your total before paying. Dates taken? Join the waitlist.
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- By the day
- $2/day
+ a one-time $10 short-term rental fee. One day minimum. - By the week
- $12/week
+ a one-time $5 short-term rental fee. - By the month
- $30/month
No short-term rental fee, then month-to-month. - Pickup
- Free, from our East Village location, at a time you choose.
- Delivery
- Delivered for $25 anywhere in the five boroughs, $35 to New Jersey.
- Price match
- Found a comparable rental cheaper? Show us and we match it.
A full year of renting is $360. Buying a comparable clarinet outright: $400-1,500. Rent first, decide later.
Renting for a student or a school band? Our student rental guide covers month-to-month terms, what comes with a beginner instrument, and how rent-to-own programs actually work. →What a clarinet rental costs, by the day
Pick your dates and pay online. These are the real totals, fee included — the booking page prices your dates on all three tiers, and when a longer rental would cost you less it says so and swaps you over in one tap.
| How long | You pay | How that adds up |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day | $12 | $2 for the day plus the one-time $10 short-term rental fee |
| 3 days | $16 | 3 × $2 a day plus the one-time $10 short-term rental fee |
| 1 week | $17 | $12 for the week plus the one-time $5 short-term rental fee |
| 2 weeks | $29 | 2 × $12 a week plus the one-time $5 short-term rental fee |
| 1 month | $30 | $30 for the month, and the short-term rental fee does not apply |
Worth knowing: four days of clarinet works out at $18 — 4 × $2 a day plus the one-time $10 short-term rental fee. A whole week is $17. A week costs less than four days, and the booking page offers the longer rental so you can choose it.
The short-term rental fee is a one-time charge, not a daily one — $10 on a rental booked by the day, $5 by the week, nothing on a month. It is what keeps the daily rate at $2, and it is on the summary before you pay.
Book and pay online · Free East Village pickup or $25 delivery · No deposit
What Makes Our Clarinet Rentals Stand Out
Quality clarinet rentals for students and educators. Our Bb clarinets are teacher-approved, properly adjusted, and maintained for optimal sound production. Ideal for school band programs, private lessons, and ensemble playing. We also price match—find a better price and we'll match it.
- Standard Bb clarinet
- Quality pads and springs
- Properly adjusted key mechanisms
- Good intonation across registers
- Durable construction
- Complete with all accessories
- Price match guarantee
Perfect For
- School band students (grades 4-12)
- Beginning adult learners
- Musicians needing a clarinet for school or ensemble
- Players needing a backup instrument
- Woodwind doublers
What's Included with Your Rental
In the case
- Bb clarinet
- Hard-shell case
- Mouthpiece and ligature
- Cap and reed guard
- Cork grease
- Cleaning supplies
- Pickup from East Village or paid delivery
- Price match guarantee
Specifications
- Key
- Bb (standard)
- Material
- ABS resin or wood composite
- System
- Boehm system
- Condition
- Excellent student grade
Price Match Guarantee: found a lower price on a comparable rental? We'll match it — just show us the offer.
How Clarinet Rental Works
Pick your dates
Choose the days you need. The booking page prices them by the day, the week and the month and quotes you whichever is cheapest.
Choose how you get it
Free pickup from our East Village location at a time you choose, or $25 delivery in a two-hour window. A person meets you either way — there is no locker.
Play, then bring it back
Keep it for the dates you booked. Need it longer? Message us and we re-price the whole rental at the new length and charge only the difference.
From $2/day plus the one-time $10 fee · Free pickup or $25 delivery · Price match guarantee
Frequently Asked Questions
What size clarinet should a beginner rent?
Standard Bb clarinet is the best choice for beginners. It's used in most school bands and has the most resources and music available. Other sizes (like Eb or bass clarinet) are specialty instruments for more advanced players.
Do you price match other rental offers?
Yes! If you find a comparable clarinet rental at a lower price, we'll match it. We want to make sure you get the best value while learning with quality equipment.
How do I check if you have clarinets in stock?
Most instruments are rented out right now. Reserve one, or join the waitlist and we text you the day one comes back — your place is held in order. Contact us to check availability and reserve your clarinet. We'll get back to you within 24 hours!
Can I rent a clarinet for just a few days?
Yes. The clarinet rents by the day, the week or the month, booked and paid for online. One day is $12 all in — $2 for the day plus the one-time $10 short-term rental fee — and a week is $17. You choose a pickup or delivery time as part of checkout.
What is the short-term rental fee?
A one-time $10 on a rental booked by the day, $5 by the week, and nothing at all on a month. It is charged ONCE per rental, not per day — it covers getting the instrument checked, cleaned and handed over, and it is what keeps the daily rate down to $2. It appears as its own line on the summary before you pay.
How do I collect the clarinet?
A person hands it to you. Pickup from our East Village location is free, at a time you choose at checkout, or we deliver for $25 in a two-hour window you pick. There is no locker and nothing to collect unattended. Delivery starts the day after you book, so a rental beginning today has to be a pickup.
Can I extend a short-term rental?
Yes — message us before it is due back. We re-price the whole rental at its new length and charge only the difference, so you never pay the short-term rental fee twice, and if the longer length crosses into a cheaper tier you get the cheaper tier.
Is there a deposit?
No deposit. You pay for the rental itself, plus delivery if you choose it, and nothing else up front. You are responsible for the instrument while it is with you, which is what the rental agreement covers.
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Ready to book your clarinet?
Pick your dates, pay online, and choose when you collect it. From $2 a day plus the one-time $10 short-term rental fee, or $30 a month.
Rentals around New York
Free arranged pickup in the East Village, or paid rental delivery to your neighborhood.
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