Graduate to greatness
summer sale

Step-up Violins, Violas, and Cellos

June 1 , 2026 - June 30, 2026

Serving Northern Virginia Musicians

Your Student Has Outgrown Their Rental. That's a Good Thing.

Watch Jason explain exactly what to look for in a step-up instrument — and how Day Violins makes the upgrade easy.

Purchased a violin for my daughter. Jason was knowledgeable and kind to work with our family. He was tentative and patient with us during the purchasing process. We are happy with the memorable experience of getting the instrument.
Jacob Han
Google Review

3 Reasons This Is the Best Time to Upgrade

Take Home a New Instrument during our in-store summer sale. All Instrument outfits. All price points.

Extra 20% on Your Rental Credit

Every payment you’ve made toward your rental has been building toward this. At Day Violins, we apply your rental credit directly to the purchase of your new instrument — so you’re not starting over. You’re cashing in. Then we add an extra 20% bonus during the sale.

Rental Credits from Other Stores Welcome

Renting from somewhere else? No problem. We welcome rental credits from other music stores — because our goal is to get your student into the right instrument, not to make the process harder than it needs to be. Ask us about your credit eligibility when you book your appointment.

10% Off
Accessories

Every new instrument needs the right setup. During the sale, take 10% off bows, cases, rosin, shoulder rests, strings, and more — so your student leaves with everything they need to play their best from day one.

 

At Day Violins, we believe the right instrument changes everything.

When a student moves from a rental to a quality step-up instrument, something shifts. Their tone improves, their motivation increases, and practicing stops feeling like a chore. We’ve seen it happen hundreds of times.

That’s why Jason personally selects every instrument in this sale. He plays each one, checks the setup, evaluates the projection and response, and rejects anything that doesn’t meet his standard. If it’s on our floor, he’d recommend it to his own kids.

During the Graduate to Greatness Sale, you’ll find:

  • Step-up violins, violas, and cellos at every price point
  • Instruments sized for students at every stage
  • Expert guidance — no pressure, no guesswork
  • Rental credit applied toward your purchase
  • 10% off all bows, cases, and accessories

 

Not sure if your student is ready? Come in and find out. That’s what we’re here for.

Your Rental Payments Have Been Working for You — Here's How to Use Them

When you rent from Day Violins, a portion of every monthly payment builds as credit toward an instrument purchase. Think of it as a layaway plan that runs in reverse — by the time your student is ready to upgrade, you’ve already been paying it off.

How it works:

  • Rental credit starts accruing from day one of your rental
  • For the first 12 months, 100% of your base monthly payment builds as credit
  • After the first 12 months, that decreases to 50%-So long term renters still receive a benefit
  • During this sale, we’re adding an extra 20% bonus rental credit on top

Example: A family that has rented for 18 months has already built meaningful credit toward their next instrument before they walk in the door.

Renting From Another Store? Your Credit Is Welcome Here.

We know families don’t always start their rental journey with us and that’s okay. Day Violins accepts rental credits from other music stores* because we’d rather help your student get into a great instrument than make switching stores feel complicated.

Either way, you’re closer to owning than you think.

*Restrictions apply – Inquire at Day Violins for details

Complete the Upgrade — 10% Off Everything Your Student Needs

A great instrument deserves a great setup. During the sale, save 10% on all accessories so your student leaves ready to play.

For the Serious Player: Rare, Fine & Vintage Instruments and Bows

For advanced and professional players seeking something truly exceptional, Jason maintains a carefully curated selection of rare, fine, and vintage instruments and bows — available by private appointment only.

These instruments are chosen for their history, craftsmanship, and voice. If you know what you’re looking for, Jason will know what to show you. And if you don’t, he’ll know how to guide you to the perfect fit.

Private appointments are available during the sale period. Contact us to arrange yours.

Ready to Find the Right Instrument?

We’re Here. No pressure. No guesswork. Just an honest conversation about what fits your student and your budget. Book an appointment, call us, drop in to browse, or send us a message below.

14221A Willard Rd Suite 500, Chantilly, VA 20151

Welcome new parents!

Welcome new parents

Welcome to the wonderful world of string instruments! As a brand new parent, you probably have a lot of questions!  We want you to walk away from this experience knowing that you have the right instrument and accessories to help your student succeed.

Rest assured that Day Violins has the highest quality of customer service and a generous referral credit rental program for upgrading your instrument as your child grows and improves in their musical abilities.  

We are so excited to take this journey with you.  

With that in mind, we know that some of the most pressing questions for our beginning parents are:

Rest assured that Day Violins has the highest quality of customer service and a generous referral credit rental program for upgrading your instrument as your child grows and improves in their musical abilities.  

We are so excited to take this journey with you.