The local music scene in Winston-Salem will be broken down in full for you today. Obviously it is a very wide ranging subject to dive into, but hopefully there will be some info here to help you out.
The best Winston-Salem musical instrument stores seem like the logical place for us to begin. Different lists for where to buy guitars near you and the best drum shops in the area will also be presented.
Expect there to be some crossover between those sections as some stores will have the leading guitar brands for sale like Gibson, Fender, or Keisel as well as all the keyboards, synthesizers, pedals, amps, or pretty much any supplies you may need.
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Up next we will get into quality instrument repair shops near you. Some of you out there may need a piano tuned, a guitar repaired, or work done on other band instruments and there is somebody out there that can assist.
Then it will be time to pivot to the best music lessons for kids or adults in the area. Following that local stores for music lovers that sell vintage CD’s and records will get a shout out.
We also think many of you will want to know about the best concert halls and live music venues near you. Others on a budget may prefer to visit bars and restaurants that have live music around the city.
And we will get you out of here with the best festivals on the local Winston-Salem music scene calendar. Stay with us til the end where you will find a map with the wide variety of stores and venues we are discussing pointed out.
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Winston-Salem Musical Instrument Stores
Some of the best Winston-Salem musical instrument stores would be:
- Jackson’s Music Store at 1409 S Stratford Rd
- Piedmont Music Center at 212 N Broad St
- Mitchell’s Piano Gallery at 5045 Country Club Rd
Jackson’s is a full-service music store near you that offers private lessons, sells, and repairs quality instruments for band and orchestra, acoustic and electric guitars, bass, ukulele, string, amps, PA, and recording equipment for musicians of different advancement levels.
Piedmont Music Center offers an impressive selection of pianos to suit every home and budget. T
he finest pianos manufactured by Yamaha, Kawai, Baldwin, Pearl River, and more are sold at Mitchell’s Piano Gallery.
Where To Buy Guitars
For all the guitars and accessories you need check out:
- The B String Guitar Shop at 560 Trade St NW # 101
- Guitar Center at 3459 Burke Mill Rd
- Guitars USA at 1003 Burke St
- Heyday Guitars at 414 Brookstown Ave
An extensive range of hand-picked string instruments, accessories for various sorts of guitars, effects, and a variety of other items are sold at The B String Guitar Shop.
Guitar Center is home to one of the largest selections of popular guitars, basses, amplifiers, keyboards, workstations, drums, percussion, microphones, PA systems, DJ equipment, stage lighting, recording software, studio gear, and more.
Guitars USA is a shop in your area that offers superior customer service and top-of-the-line products to satisfy your needs.
Vintage, new, and used guitars, as well as tube amplifiers are sold at Heyday Guitars from Tuesday to Saturday.
Drum Shops Near You
Yesterday’s Music at 106 Westover Dr # 108 sells excellent musical instruments and a bunch of really nice accessories to choose from along with a wide range of services including music lessons, band instrument rentals, and rehearsal rooms for bands and students of all ages.
Another place that we have mentioned throughout the post that is a great place to buy drums is Jackson’s Music Store.
Instrument Repairs
Instrument repairs are available at:
- Separk Music at 1325 Lewisville Clemmons Rd
Separk Music offers local instrument repair services, private music lessons, rentals, band, and orchestra instruments.
The B String Guitar Shop from our previous list also offers instrument repairs.
Music Lessons
Level up by taking lessons at a music school in your area:
- Pfafftown Piano at 2227 Standing Oak Ln
- Voce Music Studios at 1530 Martin St
Enhance your skills with Pfafftown Piano’s music programs where you can choose from a variety of lesson types that best suit your schedule and time.
Don’t forget about the music lessons offered at other places from some different lists like Jackson’s Music, Yesterday’s Music, and Separk Music.
CD & Record Stores
Check out all kinds of vintage CD’s and records at these local stores for music lovers:
- Underdog Records at 835 Burke St
- McKay’s at 745 Jonestown Rd
- Hippo Records at 3254 Silas Creek Parkway
- FYE at 3320 Silas Creek Pkwy
- Barnes & Noble at 1925 Hampton Inn Ct
Underdog Records is a local record store where you can choose from a variety of new and used LP’s and 45’s, turntables, antique audio equipment, vinyl cleaning kits, and many more.
Winston-Salem Live Music Venues
Seeing a concert at Winston-Salem live music venues is always a good time:
- The Ramkat at 170 W 9th St
- Monstercade at 204 W Acadia Ave
- Muddy Creek Cafe And Music Hall at 137 W St
- Stevens Center at 405 4th St NW
Stevens Center is home to a number of local and state art groups including UNC School of Arts, Winston-Salem Symphony, Piedmont Opera Theatre, and many more.
Fun Restaurants With Entertainment
You can take a date or a group of friends to these restaurants with live music:
- Earl’s at 121 W 9th St
- Village Tavern at 2000 Griffith Rd
- 6th & Vine at 209 W 6th St
- Finnigan’s Wake at 620 Trade St NW
- Bleu Restaurant and Bar at 3425 Frontis St
Earl’s is a Southern-style restaurant and whiskey bar that features live classic, country, bluegrass, and American music.
Farm-fresh foods with a Southern flair and a wide selection of wines are available at 6th & Vine.
Finnigan’s Wake serves menu items that are made from scratch including a fascinating selection of drafts, cocktails, and malt scotches.
Have your delicious food offerings made from fresh ingredients at Bleu Restaurant & Bar where wine and beverage are served in a casual yet upscale manner.
Bars With Live Music
There are also some bars that play live music around town:
- Tate’s Craft Cocktails at 279 W 4th St
- The Quiet Pint Tavern at 1420 W 1st St
- Burke St Pub at 1110 Burke St
The Quiet Pint is one of the best places to try on-tap craft beers, gastropub cuisine, and specialty cocktails while enjoying sporting events or live music near you on their outside patio.
Burke St Pub is a full-service bar that serves really good beer and fine wine with specials and signature drinks every day.
Music Festivals
Have as much fun as you can at one of these music festivals near you:
- Winston-Salem Festival Ballet in March
- Carolina Country Music Festival in June
- Gears & Guitars Fest in September
In the past we have also discussed:
- Bars, Clubs & Festivals In Charlotte
- Bars, Clubs & Festivals In Greensboro
- Bars, Clubs & Festivals In Raleigh
- Bars, Clubs & Festivals In Virginia Beach
Enjoy The Winston-Salem Local Music Scene
We tried to cover the local scene as well as possible on this page. You learned about the best musical instrument stores, drum and guitar shops, instrument repair services, where to go for lessons, vintage CD & record stores, concert halls and other live music venues near you like bars and restaurants, plus the best festivals in the region.
You might just know a little bit about the local music scene yourself if you made it this far. If so tell us what we got wrong in the comments or share your own thoughts on the scene. It doesn’t 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 the local Winston-Salem music scene we hope you enjoy yourself.