Nearly 70 Years Supporting Kids, Parents and Schools
Our Mission - At NEMC we strive to be a world class company, enriching lives and improving businesses in support of Music Education. We pledge to parents to provide peace of mind knowing that their child will have everything they need for their band or orchestral program as they begin their musical journey.
Our Story
Founded in 1957 by trumpet player and former public-school Music Director Raymond “Ray” Benedetto, the National Educational Music Company (NEMC) was built on a simple idea: school music programs deserve reliable instruments, responsive service, and a partner they can trust.
Frustrated by the poor quality of rental instruments available at the time, Ray set out to create a better solution. Starting from the trunk of his car and a small storefront in Summit, New Jersey, he worked directly with music teachers—demonstrating instruments in classrooms by day and repairing them by night. His commitment to quality quickly earned the trust of educators across New Jersey and New York.
In 1968, Ray expanded his vision by establishing NEMC’s pioneering Affiliate Program, enabling local music dealers to offer high-quality rental instruments without the burden of inventory, maintenance, or administration—bringing better access to students nationwide.
Today, NEMC continues to uphold Ray’s founding mission: to support school music programs, support independent community-based music stores, and enrich lives through music.
It’s All About the Instruments
Your student’s success starts with a quality instrument—properly maintained, easy to service, and affordable. That’s the foundation of NEMC’s EasyRent program.
We focus on what matters most: premium instruments that perform. Music stores, educators, and parents nationwide trust us to deliver top brands that are expertly maintained and ready to play.
- Only premium, brand-name instruments—new or “like new”
- Rigorous 35-step refurbishment and certification process
- Fully sanitized, inspected, and play-ready
Backed by Expert Care
Our EasyCare Service Department is a premier repair and restoration facility, serving student through professional instruments.
With 20 full-time expert technicians and over 500 years of combined experience, we provide:
- Precision repairs, restoration, and custom part fabrication
- Advanced services including ultrasonic cleaning and dent removal
- Full play-testing before every instrument leaves our shop
The result: dependable, high-quality instruments students can succeed with—and parents can trust.
