I found out that my oboe had become mia in the beginning of the month. I don't know what to do. The police can't do anything about it because the company I bought it from did not put the serial number on the reciept. I was going to school for this, and I feel like my entire career has been shattered. I've thought about going to school part time this semester and using my extra loan money to buy an new one, but I'm not sure if that is the best idea either. I've thought about changing my major to something else, but I can't pull myself to doing it. I'm poor so I can't pull an oboe out of the air; I feel like I've been left with no options but to quit or get a new oboe with my loan money. I'm clueless as to what the right decision is here. If there is anyone out there who has any suggestions at all please help me.
2007-07-31 12:37:41 · 7 answers · asked by Vic E 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Performing Arts
Don't change your major if you love music so much!! I recommend renting a nice one from a music sore. Where I live, you can rent nice instruments for about $25/month (plus, if you rent it for a while and pay it off, it's yours). If it would be hard to come up with the money each month, ask your parents for a little help. I'm sorry about that, there are some real jerks out there.
2007-07-31 12:49:44 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know you already thought of this - but it is YOUR responsibility to make sure that your instruments are insured, and than means YOU should have gotten the serial number on Day One. Since you are a student, your oboe is most likely insured under your parents' homeowners policy. There will be a deductible.
Once you are on your own, you will want to insure it through a professional agency. Clarion is about the best - they insure about $25,00o worth of my instruments that I use outside the home on playing jobs. My Steinway never leaves, so that is a separate policy. It costs me under $200 a year for this insurance.
How to get you a new oboe now? I cannot believe that you have hit a dead end with insurance already. And I do not think you will receive your loan money if you are not attending school full-time - better check. Your remaining options are to purchase a used instrument, and scale back considerably on the level. Yes, it will make you work harder to play with fluency (I am a flutist) but once you get a fine instrument again, you will soar -like someone took ankle weights off you! Sadly, this might just be a very expensive lesson, my friend.
2007-07-31 14:42:38 · answer #2 · answered by Mamianka 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
So sorry for you. Do they have any music stores in the area that rent instruments? That can be a cheap alternative to buying one outright. Then try to live cheaper until you save up to buy a new or used one. Good Luck!
2007-07-31 12:46:26 · answer #3 · answered by SassyLeo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go to da used oboe sto. or a pawn shop.
check ebay.
local sales papers, music teachers.
2007-07-31 12:42:00 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
If all else fails, see if you can rent-to -own at your local music store.....tell them your situation- doesnt hurt to try. Good Luck!
2007-07-31 15:02:44 · answer #5 · answered by kaisergirl 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
buy a new one and put a tracking device.....
maybe you just lost it
2007-07-31 12:40:51 · answer #6 · answered by Jenn xD 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
wat is a oboe ?- is it a musical insturment ?
i think you should contact everyone you know to look for it if they can't find it find a job to buy a new one or borrow money
2007-07-31 13:00:08 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 5⤋