General
Questions
- Where are
you located? We're at 331 East Main St. in downtown Hillsboro, between 3rd and 4th Street. Main
St. is a one way heading west.
- Is there parking? There
is on street parking. Most customers can find a spot within a couple of blocks.
- How
late are you open? Until 7pm on Monday through Wednesday, 6:30 on Thursdays, 6 on Fridays, and 4pm
on Saturdays.
Repairs
- I have an instrument that needs a repair.
How do I know how much it will cost? Bring the instrument in to MIR Music. A repair technician will give
you an estimate at no cost. If we aren't able to give you an estimate on the spot, you're welcome to leave the
instrument with us. We'll call you with an estimate before we do any work.
- Can
you re-string my guitar (violin, etc.). Yes - we can restring any instrument.
- How long does it take for a repair to be completed? That depends
on several factors including the extent of the repair, the number of instruments in line for repairs ahead of yours, etc.
If you have a special need (such as an upcoming performance), let us know.
- How
will I know when my instrument is ready? We will call you once your repair has been completed.
Music lessons
- Do you offer in-store lessons? How much
do they cost? We do offer lessons provided by several professional instructors. All instructors set
their own rates, but a 30 minute lesson will usually cost around $20.
- How
do we schedule a lesson? Contact the teacher directly for all lesson scheduling.
- My student is coming to the store for lessons and we need to cancel. Can we call the
store to do this? We encourage students to contact their teachers directly regarding all scheduling and payments.
- Do you offer guitar classes? We do offer classes for beginning guitar
students. Check our homepage for announcements of upcoming classes.
Rent-to-Own Program
- My child wants to join band, but I don't want
to purchase an instrument yet. Can we rent one? Yes - we have an extensive Rent-to-Own program with
a big variety of instruments.
- What do we need for renting an
instrument? We need to have 2 valid credit cards (Visa, MC, Discover or American Express) listed on all
rental contracts.
- How much does it cost to rent an instrument?
Rental rates depend on the instrument and whether it's new or used. The range is $15 to $50, with most instruments
about $20 to $25 per month. To start a rental contract, you'll pay the first 3 months.
- Do my rental payments go toward purchase? Yes - 100% of the first 12-16 months
of rent apply to purchase of either the rented instrument or a new instrument. Please ask in the store for more details
regarding your specific rental.
Instruments
- Can
I put an instrument on layaway? Yes. We offer layaway for short-term (3 months or less) purchases
or purchase contracts for longer term payment plans.
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a question for us? Use the form below, and we'll post the answer right here on this page.