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Soundvest is a platform that connects musicians with investors to provide access to high-quality string instruments. We work with musicians of all levels, from students to professional performers, to help them get the instruments they need to succeed.
Benefits of investing in classical instruments
There are many benefits to investing in musician portfolios, including:
Potential for financial returns
Musician portfolios have the potential to generate a return on investment for investors. This is because musicians are able to use their instruments to perform and earn income. Additionally, the value of high-quality string instruments tends to appreciate over time.
Impact investing
Investing in musician portfolios is a way to support musicians and the classical music industry as a whole. By investing in musicians, you are helping them to achieve their dreams and to enrich the lives of others through their music.
Diversification
Musician portfolios are an uncorrelated asset class, meaning that they are not correlated with traditional asset classes, such as stocks and bonds. This makes them a good investment for investors who are looking to diversify their portfolios.
Ethical investing
Investing in musician portfolios is a way to invest in a sustainable and ethical way. Musicians use their instruments to create art and to enrich the lives of others. Additionally, Soundvest is committed to supporting the classical music industry and to promoting diversity and inclusion.
Why invest with Soundvest?
There are many benefits to using Soundvest to rent or invest in a high-quality string instrument.
Frequently
asked
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- What types of instruments does Soundvest offer?
- Soundvest offers a wide selection of high-quality string instruments, including violins, violas, cellos, and double basses. We work with the world’s leading makers to ensure that our instruments are of the highest quality.
- How much does it cost to rent an instrument from Soundvest?
- The cost of renting an instrument from Soundvest varies depending on the type of instrument, its value, and the length of the rental term. However, our rental rates are generally very affordable, especially for students and emerging performers.
- How do I apply to play with an instrument?
- You contact Soudvest through the contact form 1. We will call you back for having more information about what your needs are and where in your career you are. 2. Soundvest will evaluate your request, and professional, academic, and economic stand. With this information, Soundvest will create a portfolio of you and the instrument. 3. This profile will be distributed among supporting investors, who will as a group invest in the instrument. 4. If the investors invest in the instrument, Soundvest will engage a luthier to certify the value and quality of the instrument, will purchase the instrument for the investors, and will lease the instrument back to the musician. 5. With the instrument in your hands, you will pay the monthly rent to Soundvest, who will distribute the rent to the supporting investors.
- Who are the supporting investors?
- The investors go from very normal individuals, people like you and me, to high net worth individuals, and financial institutions. What they have in common is that they are passionate about music. Beyond a modest gain, through the capital gains of the instrument, and/or the rent income, they believe that investing in a musician’s career is a safe investment that also promotes the values of classical music.
- How are supporting investors involved in the process?
- Investors are involved in the process in several ways. Primarily by investing in the music instrument that a specific musician needs, secondarily by participating in private concerts and events organized by Soundest, where they can personally meet the musicians they are supporting. At Soundvest, our goal is to narrow the space between musicians and supporting investros and create a vibrant community. As a musician, you can also expect the supporting investors helping you out in other ways that can be very beneficial, for instance providing introductions to important contacts in the music industry.
AIM FOR STABLE RETURNS WHILE SUPPORTING TALENTED MUSICIANS
Why?
High-quality string instruments are critical for musicians to advance in their careers. But because of their expensive price, professional musicians do not find easy access to them.
How?
Soundvest will then collect your investment and purchase the instrument for the musician. The musician will then use the instrument to perform and earn income. Soundvest will then distribute a portion of the musician’s income to investors on a monthly basis.
SUPPORT THESE REMARKABLE ARTISTS WITH YOUR IMPACT INVESTMENT
With your investment in their instruments, our musicians can transform their potential into captivating performances, making you a vital part of their journey.