Thanksgiving Hours

New Providence

Wednesday 11/26: 11am-5pm
Thursday 11/27: CLOSED
Friday 11/28: 11am-5pm
Saturday 11/29: 9am-1pm

Scotch Plains

Wednesday 11/26: 12pm-6pm
Thursday 11/27: CLOSED
Friday 11/28: 11am-5pm
Saturday 11/29: 9am-1pm

No private lessons or performing arts classes from 11/26 – 11/29.

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Holiday Special: Get 5 Private Lessons on Any Instrument for $200!

We help families and schools get music education right—from the very first note.

From music lessons and instrument rentals & sales to repairs and genuine, caring support, we make it easier for students to love–and stick with–music.

Often, the hardest part of music…

isn’t starting to play it.
It’s getting the right support before it clicks.

➥ Finding the right instrument
➥ Getting into the rhythm of lessons
➥ Knowing how to help at home

We get it. Starting music can feel like a guessing game.

But it doesn’t have to be.

We Help Families and Schools Start Strong and Keep Going

We’ve seen how easy it is to lose momentum, especially when music education feels complicated or frustrating.

That’s why we do things differently.

For almost 30 years, Elefante has helped thousands of families (and schools) with rentals, lessons, instrument sales & repairs, and performance lessons, and backed it all with a level of personal care that keeps students playing. From their first note to their fiftieth concert, we help make progress feel possible and aim to cultivate a lifetime love of music.

What It’s Like To Get Started With Us

1. We listen first.
Call us or visit our store. We’ll help you figure out exactly what your child needs to start strong.

Need a rental? We’ll match you to the right instrument.
Have questions about lessons? We’ll walk you through your options.

2. We set you up to succeed.
From instrument rentals and private lessons to expert repairs, we’ll set it up and support you.

3. We stay with you.
We don’t disappear after the first lesson. We’re your go-to team for support, tune-ups, and anything else that helps music stick.

Call, email, or drop by—we’re here when you need us.
And we follow up—so you don’t have to chase us.

Why Families and Schools Stick With Elefante

✔ Nearly 30 years of helping students thrive through music.
✔ Trusted by many NJ school districts for rentals & repairs.
✔ Thousands of students supported with the right-fit instruments.
✔ A full team of educators, performers, and music repair pros.
✔ Rentals come with real support (including maintenance, replacements and upgrades).
✔ Lessons tailored to the student, not the other way around.
✔ And when we speak about our customer care, it’s not a buzzword–it’s our mission. We follow up, follow through, and stick with you.

What Our Customers Say

Friendly, reliable service for your school instruments. Clear communication and reasonable rates. Recommended.

When your child in elementary school discovers music, this is the place to find the teachers, instruments, and music. Convenience and value.

My private instructor Anthony rocks! He is a great teacher and a confidence builder! He’s very helpful and can get Owen through the hard songs! We love our weekly lessons!