The study aimed to examine the expectations of pre-service teachers about instrument methods. The study group comprises of 57 freshmen, second, third and senior grade pre-service music teachers enrolled in Music Teacher Training Bachelor Program of XXX University in the 2017-2018 academic year. 49% of students are female and 51% are male. A basic qualitative research design was used in the study. Structured interview form technique was used as data collection tool. In that way students were asked to answer the following research question: “What kind of characteristics should be present for instrument methods from your point of view?”. In line with the responses , the expectations of pre-service music teachers from instrument methods were classified into seven thematic categories: methodological expectations, expectations regarding content, technical expectations, expectations regarding assessment, expectations regarding technological support, visual expectations, and affective expectations. As a result of the study, the pre-service music teachers’ expectations about musical instruments were discussed and further suggestions were made. To conclude, the present study sheds light on developing instrument methods that will respond to the expectations of pre-service music teachers whereby it will contribute to improve the quality of musical instrument training of pre-service music teachers.