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Step Up Trumpet

There comes a time in every young musicians journey when they need a higher quality musical instrument. Higher quality instruments will have features that allow your child to make a better sound (we call that ‘tone’) and play more difficult passages of music (or ‘touch’). Our Step Up Instrument program is Rent-to-Own and lets you build equity toward your instruments purchase while progressing through higher quality instruments along the way. All of our instruments are from reputable manufacturers and have been selected by your band director. Have questions about beginner instrument rentals? Feel free to contact your local Playground Music Center location or check out our Step Up FAQs.

Step Up Trumpets starting at

$53/mo

See our compete Step Up Price List

Step Up Trumpet Features

Step Up Instruments have unique features that affect the quality of its touch, tone and overall playability. We categorize these instruments as Intermediate, Intermediate Plus and Advanced.

Intermediate

Silver Plated Finish

This finish provides a brighter tone and has an awesome appearance.

24k Gold Trim Kit

A gold trim kit can add some eye-catching flair to your instrument.

Monel Alloy Valve Pistons

Monel alloy provides the most durable valve piston on any trumpet.

3rd Valve Tuning Slide

The 3rd Valve Tuning Slide provides noticeable improvement of the slide.

2 Piece Bell Construction

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Intermediate Plus

Gold Plated Mouthpiece

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Ornate Bell Engraving

Engraving can add a nice decorative touch to your Intermediate Plus trumpet.

Deluxe Backpack Case

A deluxe backpack case provides easy transportation as well as protection for your horn.

Advanced

One Piece Bell

This one piece annealed bell significantly improves the trumpets tone and tone projection.

Hand Lapped Pistons

Hand Lapped Pistons maximize airflow and fingering response on the trumpet.

Multiple Finish and Plating Options

Advanced Trumpets have multiple plating and finish options for a beautiful look and feel.

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Reasons to Step Up with
Playground Music

Rent to Own

100% of your first 12 months rental payments for Band Instruments goes toward the purchase of your Beginner Instrument! 100% total for String Instruments. Want to upgrade your instrument instead? We'll credit your payments toward a Step Up Rental!

Weekly School Pickup & Delivery for Orders

Order anything online or in-store and we'll deliver it to your child's school for free! Need a repair? We'll pick it up and bring it back when it's fixed.

Maintenance & Replacement Program

Our optional maintenance and replacement program covers all repairs and provides you with a loaner instrument until yours is repaired; even if its lost, stolen or destroyed!

Easy Payment Options

We offer two easy-pay options for your rental and your choice of instrument condition. Choose the instrument that meets your needs and budget! Did we mention there are NO credit checks?

No Long-Term Contracts

Our 3 Month Rental Agreement means you can return, exchange, or upgrade your instrument at any time with no penalty.

Step Up Instrument Program FAQs

Renting is easy! Just complete our Online Rental Application to rent online and we’ll deliver your instrument right to your home or your child’s school. *Signature required for home delivery.

Want to rent in person? No problem! Stop by our locations in Fort Walton Beach, Panama City or Tallahassee or visit one of our Rental Affiliate stores. Our trained professionals will help you choose an appropriate instrument and accessories if needed. Next, we’ll gather some information from you and print your Rental Agreement. Both parties sign the agreement and a personalized ID tag is attached to the instrument case. The whole process takes between 10-30 minutes.

Our Rental Rates start from $21.99 and up per month depending on the type of band instrument and the options you choose. See our Rental Page for current rates.

No. We do require some personal information in order to release one of our instruments into your care. 
All public school band students within our service area are guaranteed a rental instrument under most circumstances. Call 850-243-2514 for additional info.

Give us a call

Tap a number to call your nearest Playground Music Center

Fort Walton Beach

(850) 243-2514

Panama City, FL

(850) 785-1355

Tallahassee, FL

(850) 320-6463