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Welcome to Teaching Services Australia

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Instrument Rental Application

New Instruments Hire / month Insurance Cost / month
Flute/Clarinet/Trumpet/Trombone/Bass Guitar/Percussion Pack/Drum Kit $43.00 $3.00 (optional)
Alto Saxophone/Baritone/Euphonium $62.00 $3.00 (optional)

Other instruments available upon request

Customers are welcome to take advantage of our purchase option when renting an instrument from Teaching Services Australia. If you would like to purchase the instrument you are hiring, simply pay the balance owing and we will transfer ownership of the instrument to you as well as the balance of any warranty if applicable.

  • Instrument may be purchased at any time throughout the rental period.
  • First 12 months ALL rental payments (excluding insurance) deducted from retail price of instrument.
  • After 12 months HALF rental payments deducted up to a period of 24 months (extra 12 months).
  • For the following 12 months, no more equity is put towards the buyout. Customers can continue to rent until the instrument is returned or the residual balance payment is made by contacting TSA.
  • Your buy-out price can be obtained by calling TSA any time throughout the rental period. TSA does not contact customers on a regular basis to update them with this information.

 

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I/We authorise Teaching Services Australia to debit my/our account detailed below until further notice.
Select an instrument to purchase from the options below.

Flutes

Yamaha Flute
Model: YFL212
RRP: $ 1199.00
Sale Price: $ 899.00
Pearl Flute
Model: P505E1R
RRP: $ 1299.00
Sale Price: $ 879.00


Clarinets

Yamaha Clarinet
Model: YCL255
RRP: $ 1099.00
Sale Price: $ 849.00
Jupiter Clarinet
Model: JC700NA
RRP: $ 895.00
Sale Price: $ 685.00


Saxophones

Yamaha Alto Sax
Model: YAS26
RRP: $ 2099.00
Sale Price: $ 1699.00
Jupiter Alto Sax
Model: JAS500A
RRP: $ 1795.00
Sale Price: $ 1379.00


Trumpets

Yamaha Trumpet
Model: YTR2330
RRP: $ 1099.00
Sale Price: $ 849.00
Schagerl Trumpet
Model: SLTR355
RRP: $ 1299.00
Sale Price: $ 849.00


Trombones

Schagerl Trombone
Model: SLTB355
RRP: $ 1599.00
Sale Price: $ 1199.00
Yamaha Trombone
Model: YSL154
RRP: $ 1549.00
Sale Price: $ 1199.00


Bass Guitar

Fender 3/4 Bass Pack
Model: 34FENDER
RRP: $ 919.00
Sale Price: $ 729.00


Percussions

Yamaha Rydeen Drum Kit w Cymbals & Hardware
Model: RYDEEN
RRP: $ 1379.00
Sale Price: $ 1199.00
Majestic Percussion Pack
Model: MK1432DP
RRP: $ 575.00
Sale Price: $ 479.00


Instrument Rental Agreement Terms & Conditions

Period
Initial hire period is a minimum of 3 calendar months (roughly equivalent to 1 term), then on a monthly basis.

Payment
Hire charges are monthly and will be debited from your credit card or bank savings/cheque account on the 1st of each month. Payments are non-refundable. First payment is due at the time of shipping the instrument to the customer and will incur an additional packing/delivery fee of $10.00. It is the customer's responsibility to ensure that there are sufficient funds available in your account to allow the monthly payments, and a fee of $3 per day overdue will occur if insufficient funds are in the Bank Account / Credit Card, or if the Bank Account has been closed, Credit Card cancelled or expired, etc. Continued non-payment may incur repossession of instrument.

Loss and Damage - Optional Insurance Cover (Recommended)
If the customer does not choose optional insurance cover, they are responsible for any loss or damage caused to the instrument and will be responsible to pay for all repairs/replacement of the instrument. TSA must be notified within 48 hours of any loss or damage. Optional insurance can be taken to cover theft/fire/accidental damage to the instrument. The optional insurance does not cover loss or damage due to negligence of the Hirer. Insurance does not cover instrument whilst in transit by post. No repairs or maintenance are to be instigated by the customer. All work on this instrument is done through Teaching Services Australia.

Ownership of the product
The product remains the property of the vendor throughout the hire period.

Returning instruments
Instruments must be returned before the next payment date (end of month), or the next month will be charged. Instruments must be in our possession at Teaching Services Australia before the direct debit will be cancelled. The return arrangements must be made at your initiative well ahead of time. Customers are responsible for instruments if posted or couriered and we strongly recommend instruments are registered if sent by post. We encourage customers to return instruments in person to TSA & Dural Music Centre at Unit 32/286-288 New Line Road, Dural NSW 2158 (behind Dural McDonalds). Alternatively, we recommend you use Australia Post or any reliable courier service.

Service and repairs (only applies if you have chosen optional insurance)
If you have selected the optional insurance, any general service and maintenance is provided. (Consumables such as reeds/cork grease/valve oil are initially provided, but replenishment is at your own expense). It is the customer's responsibility to get the instrument back to TSA at their expense if repairs or maintenance is to be carried out. We recommend you deliver the instrument in person, use Australia Post or or any reliable courier service.

 

YOU HAVE SELECTED TO HIRE AN INSTRUMENT FROM YOUR SCHOOL

Please ensure that you complete the School Instrument Hire application form included with your TSA Enrolment Pack and return it to TSA urgently.

Choosing The Right Instrument

Hopefully by now you have an idea of which instrument your child would like to play. Use the results of their Instrument Trial on the front of this envelope as a guide if you are unsure. This, combined with your knowledge of your child’s interests and personality, will be the best indication of which instrument they are most likely to succeed on.

After deciding which instrument your child will play you have a few options of where to get an instrument from.

  1. TSA can provide excellent quality new instruments at discounted prices for students enrolled in its programs
  2. TSA offers a rent-to-buy scheme which is a good way to start if you are unsure of your child’s commitment level
  3. Check with family or friends (or search online) for second hand instruments. We recommend a full service prior to use to ensure they are clean and in full working condition.

Important points to consider

  • Whilst TSA recommends Yamaha, Pearl & Schagerl instruments, there are other reputable brands on the market such as Jupiter. Beware of brands offering warranties less than 3 years or whose retail price is unusually low. These often use inferior materials and quickly deteriorate becoming difficult to play and expensive to repair.
  • Treat buying (or hiring) a new instrument like any purchase. There are cheap alternatives on the market but you always get what you pay for. Cheap instruments may seem a good short-term option but they often do not play accurately and quickly deteriorate. This makes them harder to play and will slow your child’s learning.

 

Buying a secondhand instrument…

  • Buying secondhand has the advantage of someone else paying the initial depreciation.
  • It has the disadvantage of inheriting someone else’s mistakes (dropped instruments, scratches, rust, etc).
  • When buying secondhand always ask for the brand, model, serial number, age and service history of an instrument. Also check it has been recently serviced and is in working order. Newer second-hand instruments may still have balance of warranty.
  • If you stick with recently serviced, reputable brands with documented service history you will minimise your risk. Be very wary of buying secondhand ‘budget’ brands for the reasons outlined above.
  • For advice on good brands of secondhand instruments, call TSA.
  • TSA has a limited supply of second hand instruments available for purchased. Most are around 12 months old, fully serviced and have balance of new instrument warranty.

 

Hiring a new instrument…

  • When hiring a TSA instrument hire fees can be used as equity to purchase the instrument at a later date.
  • All TSA hire instruments are brand new and we only use top quality and leading brands of instruments.
  • Hiring is a good way to test out an instrument without having to pay for it up front (it can be returned at any time with no further payments owed)
  • This is particularly good if your child is unsure about their instrument.
  • Please carefully read the Rent-to-Buy Scheme Terms and Conditions and be particularly aware: 1) how your monthly hire fee affects the buy out price of your instrument (especially after 12 months) 2) that hiring an instrument costs more in the long run than buying upfront 3) the hire contract will only be terminated at the hirer’s initiative.
  • All rental instruments must be returned to the TSA office in Dural directly if you wish to discontinue hire.

 

 

For more information or advice, contact Teaching Services Australia on 9651 7333

 

Final Word – ‘Budget’ Instruments

Although ‘budget’ instruments advertised online or through a chain/discount store can present a cheap initial outlay, they are not always the best option. Repair costs, poor resale and difficulty in playing make these instruments a poor choice. If you are budget conscious, consider buying a reputable brand instrument secondhand instead.

‘Budget’ instruments are generally made of inferior material which won’t hold up to the rigors of primary school use. They may last 12 months or they may last 12 weeks. Once they do need a trip to the repair shop even a basic service will cost around $110. In fact, most repairers refuse to work on ‘budget’ instruments altogether.

Also be aware that many ‘budget’ brand instruments save money by leaving out features and materials that make it easier to play for young musicians. This makes learning harder for your child, decreasing their chance of success.

Purchasing a reputable brand will ensure your child is learning on a durable instrument that is easier to play and will hold greater resale value. It gives the best chance of success and will almost certainly cost you less in the long run.

 

Accessories Order Form
Accessories
All students will be provided an Accent on Achievement book. This is covered by the enrolment fee.

Optional Recommended Accessories
Clarinet $43; Saxophone $60 (box of 10 reeds)

Please complete one of the following payment methods.
Please select a payment method above for payment of tuition fees, instrument and accessory purchases.
Please enter your credit card details below for payment of any instrument and accessory purchases (where applicable)
Your credit card will not be charged until your goods are physically reserved and allocated for dispatch in our Dural Warehouse.

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