Rent a cello in Berlin
From €33 per month — monthly cancellation, no deposit, bow, case and insurance included. Personally delivered across Berlin.
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What`s included
... is everything you need for your cello:
♫ Your cello — carefully chosen and ready to play
♫ Bow that suits the instrument
♫ Case or soft cover
♫ Rosin and cleaning cloth
♫ Insurance — included, no extra charge
♫ Personal advice when we meet — in English or German
On request, I'll bring your cello to your home — across Berlin and the surrounding area, delivery fee applies.
Renting with me means: you'll get everything you need — and a cello you'll actually know before you decide.
Sound advice from a cellist
For 32 years I've played the cello — five years with the Konzerthausorchester Berlin under Christoph Eschenbach, as a guest with the Mahler Chamber Orchestra and the DSO Berlin. National first prize at Jugend Musiziert (Germany's top youth music competition), a television portrait on Bavarian public broadcasting (BR).
I know the sound of every cello in my collection personally and check it regularly.
When we meet, I'll play the instruments for you so you can hear what each one is about.
What it costs
You can rent a cello from me from €33 per month — bow, case, insurance and rosin included. No deposit, monthly cancellation.
Four sound classes, from a first student cello to a soloist's instrument:
♫ Children's cellos & solid student cellos — from €33
♫ Soulful student cellos for advanced players — from €49
♫ Old cellos with character — from €79
♫ Soloist cellos — individual, depending on the instrument
Which class fits you, we'll find out together. If the price feels like a real hurdle, please get in touch — sometimes we can find an individual solution, especially with children and in special circumstances.
Your way to a cello
♫ You get in touch
By phone or email, in English or German. You tell me who's going to play, what size you need, and what matters to you — including if you're unsure. We'll figure it out together.
♫ We meet
I'll bring several suitable cellos to your home — or you come to me. You try them in peace, I'll play the instruments for you, and together we choose.
♫ You take your cello home
Rental contract, handover, and you're set. Monthly cancellation — you stay as long as it feels right.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a rental cello cost?
The price depends on the cello. I have four sound classes: children's cellos and solid student cellos from €33, soulful student cellos for advanced players from €49, old cellos with character from €79, soloist cellos individual. Which class fits you, we'll find out together — get in touch and I'll advise you personally.
I'm in Berlin only for a few months — can I still rent?
Yes, absolutely. Many of my renters are international students, visiting musicians or expats on shorter stays. We can arrange a rental that fits your time in Berlin — for the duration of an audition, semester, residency, sabbatical or research stay. For very short rentals under three months, a short-term rate applies. Get in touch and we'll find the right solution.
Can we communicate in English?
Of course. I'm happy to communicate in English by phone, email or in person — whatever works for you.
What if the price is a stretch for me?
It matters to me that everyone who wants to play cello gets a good instrument. If the monthly rent is a real hurdle for you, please get in touch — we'll find a solution together.
How long do I have to rent at minimum?
You can cancel monthly — there's no minimum rental period for a regular rental. For very short rentals under three months — for an audition, concert or trip, for example — a separate short-term rate applies, because the organisational effort on my side is the same. Get in touch and I'll find the right solution with you.
Do I need to pay a deposit?
No. There's no deposit with me — you only pay the monthly rent.
What's included in the rental price?
Cello, bow, case or soft cover, rosin and cleaning cloth — all ready to play. Insurance is included. If I bring your cello to your home personally, a delivery fee applies (€29–59 depending on distance).
How does delivery work?
I personally bring the cello to your home — from my base at Lake Wannsee to every Berlin district as well as Potsdam and Kleinmachnow (€29–59 depending on distance), no anonymous shipping box. Further afield on request. On request I bring several cellos so you can compare and choose.
What happens if something gets damaged?
Insurance is included. With normal use and small scratches, you don't need to worry. For bigger damage, we'll talk personally.
Can I buy the cello later?
Yes, some of my cellos are also available for purchase. After longer rentals, I credit part of the rent towards the purchase price. Get in touch if you've grown attached to a particular instrument.
How do children switch to the next size?
When your child outgrows their cello, I'll be happy to see you. You come by, we choose the right cello in the next size together, and I'll set up a new rental contract — everything else stays as it was.
What my renters say
"We came from Spain and wanted my daughter to take cello lessons in Berlin. Daniel is charming, kind and super professional. He let us choose the cello and the bow — the cello was exceptional, much higher quality than our own, and the price was also affordable."
— Family from Spain · 2023
Let's talk about your cello
Just give me a call or write — together we'll find the right rental cello for your time in Berlin.