The Instrument Hire Scheme
Adapted instruments and enabling apparatus are available to hire through the Trust for an annual fee, to enable those with a physical disability to make music without the heightened expense of buying an adapted instrument.
OHMI have a selection of left and right handed recorders, flutes, trumpets, cornets and trombones with stands and apparatus to allow the instrument to be fully playable with one hand.
Other instruments include the LinnStrument - an electronic instrument that can be played through software available on a tablet or iPad. The OHMI Trust recommends a string teacher with an interest in new technology as the best teacher for the LinnStrument, and are happy to act in an advisory capacity to help locate suitable teachers and provide some support in the learning process for both student and teacher. For those who are interested in starting out on a guitar/ukulele/violin we can suggest the Artiphon as an entry level solution. This works exclusively through an iPad/iPhone but offers a 'tap' method so notes can be selected and sounds produced with just one hand. This is great for those who are entering whole class instrument tuition on one of the instruments above.
We also offer a Chapman Stick on hire, this will require a stereo input amp (30W recommended) and is played like a guitar. Video demonstrations are available here.
The instrument hire scheme is designed to overcome the financial barriers the physically disabled face in accessing music-making. Instrument hire is charged at a maximum of 15% of the retail value of the instrument for a 1 year rental. The cost breakdown is available below. Anyone taking an instrument/equipment from the OHMI Trust must sign a hire agreement form and pay postage and packaging for the instrument before it will be sent out.
OHMI have a selection of left and right handed recorders, flutes, trumpets, cornets and trombones with stands and apparatus to allow the instrument to be fully playable with one hand.
Other instruments include the LinnStrument - an electronic instrument that can be played through software available on a tablet or iPad. The OHMI Trust recommends a string teacher with an interest in new technology as the best teacher for the LinnStrument, and are happy to act in an advisory capacity to help locate suitable teachers and provide some support in the learning process for both student and teacher. For those who are interested in starting out on a guitar/ukulele/violin we can suggest the Artiphon as an entry level solution. This works exclusively through an iPad/iPhone but offers a 'tap' method so notes can be selected and sounds produced with just one hand. This is great for those who are entering whole class instrument tuition on one of the instruments above.
We also offer a Chapman Stick on hire, this will require a stereo input amp (30W recommended) and is played like a guitar. Video demonstrations are available here.
The instrument hire scheme is designed to overcome the financial barriers the physically disabled face in accessing music-making. Instrument hire is charged at a maximum of 15% of the retail value of the instrument for a 1 year rental. The cost breakdown is available below. Anyone taking an instrument/equipment from the OHMI Trust must sign a hire agreement form and pay postage and packaging for the instrument before it will be sent out.
| ohmi_loan_scheme_cost_breakdown.pdf |
| instrumental_rental_agreement.pdf |
