Welcome to this post on everything we know about music in Tacoma. Obviously it is a broad subject, but we will do our best to share as much as possible.
Diving head first into the best musical instrument stores in Tacoma seems like a logical place to start. We will even include different lists for where to buy guitars in your area as well as the top drum shops in town.
Some may quibble about what store should go in which list, but we will try to differentiate them as well as we can. We aren’t sure if you are trying to buy keyboards, synthesizers, pedals, amps, or popular guitar brands like Gibson, Keisel, or Fender but a store on this page should have whatever you need.
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Where to get a broken instrument repaired will follow that up. There are many repair companies that can tune a piano, repair a guitar, or work on all varieties of band instruments.
Once all the instrument talk is out of the way we will pivot to music classes and lessons for kids or adults before moving on to stores for music lovers with vintage CD’s and records. You can find numerous places to enjoy live entertainment at the best concert halls and music venues in your area.
Bars and restaurants with live music near you will get a shout out as well. A discussion about the local calendar wouldn’t be complete without mentioning some great festivals and events either.
At the end we will share a map to help you find these stores or venues. For more on finding the best tunes in the Pacific Northwest check out that link.
Musical Instrument Stores In Tacoma
The best Tacoma musical instrument stores would be:
- Ted Brown Music at 6228 Tacoma Mall Blvd
- Music 6000 at 3738 Pacific Ave SE
Since 1931 Ted Brown has been specializing in instruments and accessories for bands, orchestras, and folk musicians as well as providing expert repair and pro audio services.
Music 6000 has been offering one of the largest selections of instruments near you as well as plenty of services since 1966.
Where To Buy Guitars
If you are specifically trying to buy a guitar or guitar accessories check out:
- Guitar Maniacs at 737 St Helens Ave
- Allstar Guitar at 3110 Harborview Dr
- Sound Guitar Works at 10715 A St S
- Guitar Center at 2919 S 38th St
Allstar is a local guitar shop that offers instrument and equipment sales as well as repair services.
Find high quality electronic parts and equipment for your instruments and projects at Sound Guitar Works.
Guitar Center is home to one of the world’s largest selection of popular guitars, basses, amplifiers, keyboards, workstations, drums, percussion, microphones, PA systems, DJ equipment, stage lighting, recording software, studio gear, and more.
Drum Shops Near You
We will be back soon with this info.
Instrument Repair
You can get quality instrument repair services at:
- South Sound Guitar Repair at 323 Puyallup Ave #D
- Music & Arts at 6111 Lakewood Towne Center Blvd SW #Q
South Sound offers guitar and bass repair near you. Instruments, accessories, and numerous services including rentals and repairs are offered at Music & Arts.
Other places that we have mentioned throughout the post that offer instrument repair in your area include Ted Brown and Allstar Guitars.
Music Lessons
Taking music lessons at these schools can level up your game in a hurry:
- TR Music & Voice Lessons at 704 Polk St S
- Tacoma Music Academy at 1001 S Yakima Ave #4a
Private lessons for guitar and bass, piano, voice, drum, and songwriting are provided at TR Music & Voice Lessons.
You can learn from talented piano instructors at Tacoma Music Academy.
CD & Record Stores
Some of our favorite local stores for music lovers with lots of vintage CD’s and records are:
- Hi-Voltage Records at 2714 6th Ave
- Turntable Treasures at 608 N Prospect St
Both Hi-Voltage Records and Turntable Treasures are good places to buy new and used vinyl, CD’s, DVD’s, cassettes, and more.
Tacoma Live Music Venues
These Tacoma live music venues are great places to see a concert or performance:
- Real Art Tacoma at 5412 S Tacoma Wy
- Keys on Main at 1003 Pacific Ave
Restaurants With Live Music
Have a nice meal and enjoy good music at these restaurants in your area:
- Moctezuma’s Mexican Restaurant at 4102 S 56th St
- El Gaucho Tacoma at 2119 Pacific Ave
Tasty and fresh Mexican dishes are served at Moctezuma’s Bar & Restaurant.
Bars With Live Music
Plus there are bars that play live music too:
- Bob’s Java Jive at 2102 S Tacoma Wy
- The Valley at 1206 Puyallup Ave
Music Festivals In Your Area
These local music festivals are a lot of fun for everyone:
- Dustoff Music Festival in July
- Watershed Music Festival in July & August
- The Peach Music Festival in August
- Bumbershoot Music Festival in September
You may also be interested in these posts on:
- Instrument Stores In Seattle
- Instrument Stores In Spokane
- Instrument Stores In Portland
- Instrument Stores In Boise
Enjoy The Tacoma Local Music Scene
Well guys, we tried cover the scene as well as we could. You read about the best musical instrument stores, drum and guitar shops, instrument repair services, where to go for lessons, vintage CD and record stores, concert halls and other live music venues like bars and restaurants, plus the best festivals near you.
Anyone that is still here probably knows bit about the local music scene themselves. If so feel free to tell us if we got anything incorrect, if we left any cool spots out, or just share your own thoughts in the comments at the end of the post. No matter if you are trying to buy a new instrument, wanted some live entertainment, needed a vintage CD and record, or just wanted to learn more about music in Tacoma we hope you enjoy yourself.
