Violin, Viola and Cello Rentals & Sales in New York City
Virtuoso Resources carries a wide selection of stringed instruments to rent or buy in New York that cater to musicians of all levels, from beginners to professionals. We offer a range of options to suit every player's unique style and preferences.
Expert Fitting
We have over 500 instruments from Germany, Italy, Romania, Poland, and China in order to offer each student and teacher the best possible choice in every size. We even started our own brand, created after consulting with teachers from Lucy Moses, Juilliard Pre-College, Mannes, Manhattan School of Music and School for Strings. We are the only place that offers rentals from our special collection of 150-year-old European instruments from 1/8 to 3/4 sizes, in case you have a ten-year-old prodigy on your hands! I personally fit every student and help parents choose which instrument would be best for their budget and child's level. Learning a stringed instrument should be fun, not confusing or intimidating. Call for an appointment. Try some instruments and I will be happy to answer all of your questions. Leave with an instrument custom tailored for you or your child's size and your budget.
Discover New York's best string rental shop. Virtuoso Resources, conveniently located on the Upper West Side, between Lincoln Center and Columbia University, offers an amazing collection of instruments for musicians and students at all stages of their musical journey.
Discover New York's best string rental shop. Virtuoso Resources, conveniently located on the Upper West Side, between Lincoln Center and Columbia University, offers an amazing collection of instruments for musicians and students at all stages of their musical journey.
High-Quality Instruments
Whether you're a parent wanting to start your child off right on a high-quality violin, viola, or cello, or you're wanting to begin or continue playing as an adult, we have instruments to suit your needs. We offer basic 1/16 size outfits—including the instrument, bow, case, and rosin—starting as low as $9.99 per month. Even our basic instruments use high-quality wood and produce a beautiful sound. For very young, yet advanced, students, we have a special collection of antique French and German violins. Few other shops offer such rare instruments for rent at an affordable price. We have a large selection of full size stringed instruments as well. Sales are also possible. Rent or buy, as you please.
Instruments from the Best Makers
We hand-select our instruments from workshops around the world and are official New York City dealers for legendary luthiers, including:
- Snow™
- Jay Haide™
- John Cheng™
- Euro™
- Ming Jiang Zhu™
- Scott Cao™
- Rudolph Doetsch™
R. Avedis Bows & Instruments
Try our exclusive brand of R. Avedis bows and instruments. These professional-quality instruments are made especially for us from European tonewood and come with a certificate of authenticity. Our bows are made from first-grade Pernambuco wood.
We also have a collection of fine French bows by Lamy, Bazin, Morizot, Ouchard, and others.
Accessories
We carry different brands of strings, rosin, chin rests, shoulder rests, mutes, music stands, rock stops, hard and soft instrument cases, cello and violin stands, and tuners.
Get in Touch
Experience the joy of playing on a premium stringed instrument that elevates your musical performance and inspires creativity. With flexible rental plans and financing options, renting or buying a top-quality instrument has never been more accessible. Contact us today for more information.