Business Details
50 Years
experience
Your Trusted Source for Band & Orchestra Instruments in Fort Collins
Founded in 1976, we are a family-owned business specializing in band and orchestra instruments, serving Northern Colorado. Our services include instrument rentals, sales, repairs, and music lessons, supported by a team of experienced professionals. We maintain the largest sheet music selection in the region and operate a full-service repair shop staffed by certified technicians. Our lesson studios host local instructors for various instruments, and we offer maintenance programs to ensure instruments remain in optimal condition. As an independent brick-and-mortar store, we prioritize personalized service and community engagement, supporting both beginners and seasoned musicians.
Services
Instrument Rentals
Music Lessons
Instrument Repairs
Sheet Music Sales
Maintenance Programs
Percussion Instruments
Orchestra Instruments
Band Instruments
Instrument Care
Equity Programs
Details
- Year established: 1976
Highlights and features
- We have over 45 years of experience serving Northern Colorado's musical community.
- Our onsite repair shop services student to professional-level instruments with certified technicians.
- We offer rent-to-own programs with equity-building payments on all instruments.
- Our staff includes specialists in nearly every instrument category for personalized assistance.
- We maintain the largest sheet music selection in Northern Colorado for diverse musical needs.
What people say
Great staff
Knowledgeable people
Affordable pricing
Excellent service
Pleasure to do business
Services
Instrument Rentals
We offer month-to-month rentals for band, orchestra, and percussion instruments with no long-term commitment. Our program includes flutes, clarinets, trumpets, violins, cellos, and more. Renters can build equity toward ownership while enjoying professional maintenance and optional repair coverage.
Music Lessons
Local instructors provide private lessons for piano, guitar, voice, band, and orchestra instruments in our 11 dedicated studios. All skill levels are welcome, from beginners to advanced musicians. Studios include digital pianos and music stands for student use.
Instrument Repairs
Our onsite repair shop services student to professional instruments with certified technicians specializing in brass, woodwinds, and strings. Services include adjustments, pad replacements, bow rehairs, and dent removal. Free estimates available during business hours.
Maintenance Programs
Optional repair plans cover normal wear-and-tear maintenance for rented instruments. Plans include 50% coverage for accidental damage repairs and discounted rates for non-covered repairs. Excludes consumables like reeds and strings.
Sheet Music Sales
We maintain Northern Colorado's largest sheet music selection for band, orchestra, and solo performers. Our inventory includes educational materials, performance pieces, and specialty arrangements across multiple genres and difficulty levels.
People
Angela
Shop Manager
Certified brass and woodwind technician since 2014 with Straubinger pad certification. Manages daily operations of the repair shop while providing expert instrument maintenance.
Brandon
Woodwind Technician
Specializes in saxophone overhauls and restorations with 15+ years of experience repairing student to professional instruments since 2007.
Brad
Orchestra Technician
String shop manager since 2011 with 20 years of professional guitar/bass performance experience. Handles violin, cello, and bass repairs with performance expertise.
Brian
Brass Technician
Trombone performance graduate from Central Washington University with prior repair experience at Ted Brown Music Company. Specializes in brass instrument maintenance.
Braden
Woodwind Technician
15-year veteran instrument repair technician with 8 years of apprenticeship experience. Handles both brass and woodwind repairs with traditional craftsmanship techniques.
Questions
What instruments can I rent?
We offer flutes, clarinets, trumpets, trombones, saxophones, violins, cellos, basses, and percussion instruments with monthly rental rates starting at $20.
Do rental payments apply toward purchase?
Yes, all rentals include equity-building payments that track toward full ownership of your instrument with no additional fees.
What repair services are available?
Our technicians handle adjustments, pad replacements, bow rehairs, dent removal, and complete restorations for brass, woodwinds, and string instruments.
Are music lessons available for all skill levels?
Yes, we host instructors for beginners through advanced musicians in piano, guitar, voice, and all band/orchestra instruments.
What are your store hours?
We're open Monday-Thursday 10am-8pm, Friday 10am-6pm, and Saturday 10am-5pm. The repair shop closes at 5pm daily.
Reviews (6)
Ian Hurt
May 08, 2022
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I brought my upright bass needing a variety of minor repairs to Boomer Music on a recommendation from a friend. They were prompt in diagnosing the issues, and were very transparent both in pricing and in what needed immediate attention versus what could wait until later. Once the repairs were completed, they called to let me know, and advised that they found some further issues once they started digging in and that they took the extra time to get everything squared away.
When I went in to pick up the bass, I was expecting and prepared to pay more than the original estimate due to the extra labor, but they honored the original estimate, even though the extra labor should have more than doubled the cost. I'm grateful for the honesty and transparency, and will definitely use Boomer for all of my music-related needs in the future!
When I went in to pick up the bass, I was expecting and prepared to pay more than the original estimate due to the extra labor, but they honored the original estimate, even though the extra labor should have more than doubled the cost. I'm grateful for the honesty and transparency, and will definitely use Boomer for all of my music-related needs in the future!
Todd L.
Feb 22, 2022
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We have taken a violin and a viola in for service on a couple occasions. We have been very satisfied with prices, communication and cost for service. Boomer has fantastic and knowledgeable staff that can help you with any questions you might have.
Kris C.
Jan 30, 2022
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Normally my go to shop for all things for the kid's band stuff, which says something because you are a good 40+ minute drive from where I live. Today I walked in there and was told I needed to wear a mask to be in the store. So I walked out. I understand they have the right to refuse service as they are a privately owned business. It's neither here nor there for me, but as my right, I will not wear a mask.
So I purchased my violin and bow and music on Amazon sitting in my car in your parking lot. That $$ could have been yours, now it goes towards making Jeff Bezos richer. Maybe when I need to come in to get it tuned you won't turn me away? Maybe I need to find a new store? I dunno.
So I purchased my violin and bow and music on Amazon sitting in my car in your parking lot. That $$ could have been yours, now it goes towards making Jeff Bezos richer. Maybe when I need to come in to get it tuned you won't turn me away? Maybe I need to find a new store? I dunno.
Ariella W.
Nov 13, 2021
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This is a great place to get your music needs met! they have rentals and new instrument purchases. You can also get your instruments fixed up here as well. Lots of sheet music and all other kinds of music supplies. Staff is always friendly and helpful. Was a customer for years. My kids are grown now and no longer in need of their services but glad they were here when my kids were in music classes.
Ralph Michael Walther
Nov 11, 2021
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Here we have some honest 2heaven Master's of of music always & in ALL WAYS and definitely know what they're talking about; so please head over & give them a shot! I promise that they will leave you impressed, and educated more than ya thought were even possible they are truly great folks !
Kathy Nichols
Jul 27, 2021
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I had an excellent experience with Boomer Music. I ordered a rental for my grandson's summer band at the VERY last minute. I received a call soon after ordering stating she would have it ready to pick up in 25 minutes! I got there just as they were closing and an employee got my order for me before closing. Thank you Boomer Music.