Business Details
50 Years
experience
Your Trusted Source for Musical Instruments & Lessons in Fort Collins
Boomer Music has been a family-owned business in Fort Collins since 1976, dedicated to supporting musicians of all skill levels. We specialize in instrument rentals for band, orchestra, and percussion, offering a wide selection from student to professional models. Our onsite repair shop provides maintenance and restoration services performed by certified technicians with decades of combined experience. We host music lessons taught by local instructors across 11 dedicated studios, covering instruments from piano to percussion. As an independent brick-and-mortar store, we prioritize knowledgeable customer service and community engagement through programs like Serimus, which provides instruments to underserved students.Our maintenance plans ensure instruments remain in optimal condition, with 50% coverage for accidental repairs. With one of Northern Colorado's largest sheet music selections and both online and in-store shopping options, we combine traditional service with modern convenience. Our staff's expertise spans instrument specialization, with technicians certified in brands like Straubinger pads and Roland digital pianos. We track rental payments toward ownership and offer flexible month-to-month agreements. Customer testimonials consistently highlight our staff's professionalism, competitive pricing, and commitment to fostering local musicianship through prompt service and educational support.
Services
Instrument Rentals
Music Lessons
Instrument Repairs
Sheet Music Sales
Maintenance Plans
Percussion Rentals
String Rentals
Brass Rentals
Woodwind Rentals
Online Store
Details
- Year established: 1976
Highlights and features
- Family-owned since 1976 with deep local music community ties
- Onsite repair shop with certified brass/woodwind technicians
- Rentals from $20/month with buyout options available
- 11 lesson studios featuring Roland digital pianos
- Maintenance plans cover 50% of accidental repair costs
What people say
Friendly and knowledgeable
Great repair technicians
Affordable rentals
Excellent customer service
Helpful staff
Services
Instrument Rentals
We offer month-to-month rentals for band, orchestra, and percussion instruments with buyout options. From beginner flutes at $20/month to professional tubas at $200/month, our inventory includes woodwinds, brass, strings, and percussion. All rentals include maintenance plans covering normal wear repairs, with 50% coverage for accidental damage.
Instrument Repairs
Our onsite repair shop services student to professional instruments with certified technicians specializing in brass, woodwinds, and strings. Services include pad replacements, dent removal, bow rehairs, and complete overhauls. Estimates are free with 1-business-day turnaround, prioritizing customers with maintenance plans.
Music Lessons
Local instructors teach in 11 onsite studios featuring Roland digital pianos. Lessons cover piano, voice, guitar, band/orchestra instruments, and music theory. Teachers set their own rates and schedules, with direct booking available through our website for flexible learning options.
Maintenance Plans
Optional maintenance plans cover normal wear repairs for rented instruments. Benefits include free general checkups, 50% off accidental damage repairs, and loaner instruments during major repairs. Plans exclude consumables like reeds and strings, with coverage ending upon instrument return.
Sheet Music Sales
We maintain Northern Colorado's largest physical sheet music selection, including specialty arrangements and educational materials. Customers can order printed music or access digital downloads through our store, with staff assistance available for hard-to-find compositions.
People
Drew
Owner
As owner, Drew leads Boomer Music's strategic direction while maintaining its family-owned values since acquiring the business in 1976.
Angela
Shop Manager
Certified Straubinger pad technician with brass and woodwind expertise since 2014, overseeing daily operations of the repair shop.
Brandon
Woodwind Technician
Specializes in saxophone overhauls with 17 years of repair experience, serving professional musicians across Northern Colorado.
Brad
Orchestra Technician
Manages string instrument repairs with 12 years of technical expertise and 20 years performing professionally on guitar and bass.
Brian
Brass Technician
Former Ted Brown Music technician with trombone performance background, specializing in professional brass instrument maintenance.
Questions
Can I rent instruments month-to-month?
Yes, all rentals are month-to-month with no long-term commitment and can be returned at any time.
Do rental payments apply toward purchase?
Yes, we track all payments and notify customers when their instrument has been paid in full.
What repair coverage options exist?
Optional maintenance plans cover normal wear repairs with 50% coverage for accidental damage at additional cost.
Are music lessons included with rentals?
Lessons are offered separately through local instructors using our 11 onsite studios with independent booking systems.
What instruments require in-person estimates?
All repair estimates require physical inspection - bring instruments during business hours for free evaluations.
Do you sell sheet music?
Yes, we have Northern Colorado's largest physical sheet music selection with digital download capabilities available.
