As student and adult musicians progress in their playing, their instrument will need to grow with them. The overall playability, features and design on our Topline and First Chair selected instruments will aid your advancing student with their musical growth. With this in mind, all Robert M. Sides locations carry instruments from the finest manufacturers in the world all at prices comparable to any national mail order catalog or website. However, that’s where the comparison ends.

We offer….

1. Top Brands: Yamaha, Jupiter, Bach, Gemeinhardt, Accent, Cannonball, Buffet, King, Conn, Artisan, Amadeus by Haynes, Eastman, Holton and more.

2. Dedicated Staff: Professional musicians on a variety of instruments ready to help find the right instrument for you

3. Comprehensive maintenance plans for rentals and purchases

4. Trade-ins welcome!

5. Free pickup and delivery to your school for repairs and orders

6. Flexible budget programs: Short-term and long-term rentals, “same as cash” plans and layaway available



Many instruments are available on our First Chair Rental Program, designed to allow middle and high school musicians to get the instrument they need at a price their family can afford. These instruments have been selected by our team of musicians and repair technicians for their performance, reliability and overall value.

How does the First Chair Program work?

1. Monthly payments starting at just $45
2. 100% Rental Credit toward purchase
3. 20 – 40% early payoff discounts
4. Exchange toward more advanced instrument anytime during the rental

For more information stop by, call or email us today at [email protected]