Hopefully everybody that found this post is ready to go on a deep dive into everything about music in Baltimore. Of course this is a really broad topic but we will do our best to share as much info as possible while still getting you out of here quick.
Kicking things off will be a list of the best musical instrument stores in your area. There will even be separate lists for where to buy guitars and the top drum shops in town and while some may quibble about which store should go in which list we will do our best to get things sorted out for you.
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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 local music classes and lessons for kids or adults before moving on to stores for music lovers that sell vintage CD’s and records. You can find numerous places to be entertained at the best concert halls and live music venues near you.
Bars and restaurants with live music will get a shout out as well. A discussion about the Baltimore music 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, and you are all welcome to read more about the Northeastern music scenes in other towns too.
Musical Instrument Stores In Baltimore
The best musical instrument stores near you would be:
- Bills Music House at 743 Frederick Rd
- Music & Arts at 9210 Baltimore National Pike #W-7
- Perrin and Associates Fine Violins at 517 N Charles St
- Ted’s Musicians Shop at 11 E Centre St
- Mike’s Music at 4872 Montgomery Rd, Ellicott City
- Music & More at 8630 Loch Raven Blvd, Towson
- Music Land at 200 Gateway Dr, Bel Air
Bill’s Music is a full line musical instrument shop in your area specializing in guitars, brass, keyboards, woodwinds, electronics, DJ and lighting equipment, pro sound and recording, accessories, and more.
A large selection of brass, woodwind, keyboard, orchestral strings, general accessories, books, music sheets, and other instruments are available at Music and Arts as well as lessons, rentals, and repairs.
Professional repair and restoration services for violins, violas, and cellos are offered at Perrin and Associates Fine Violins.
Mike’s Music provides local lessons, band and orchestra instrument rentals, and much more.
Music Land offers repairs and lessons in addition to selling instruments from popular brands including Fender, Epiphone, Pas, Blackstar, and more.
Where To Buy Guitars
If you are specifically trying to buy a guitar or guitar accessories check out:
- Ryan Fowler’s Guitar Experience at 1648 E Joppa Rd
- Brothers Music at 2112 N Charles St
- Guitar Center at 1524 E Joppa Rd
- Flowers Guitars at 2818 Loch Raven Rd
Ryan Fowler’s Guitar Experience is committed to helping you learn your instrument whether you are a beginner or intermediate player plus they sell guitars, amps, pedals, and other music related items.
You can buy both new and used guitars near you along with drums, keys, pedals, and amps at Brother’s Music.
Gary Flowers is dedicated to producing high quality jazz and flattop guitars.
Guitar Center is home to one of the largest selections of popular guitars, basses, amplifiers, keyboards, workstations, drums, percussions, microphones, PA systems, DJ equipment, stage lighting, recording software, studio gear, and more.
Drum Shops Near You
Baltimore Drum Companyat 8634 Loch Raven Boulevard specializes in new and used drums, cymbals, and percussions.
Plenty of other stores we have mentioned in different lists sell drums too.
Instrument Repairs
You can get quality instrument repair services in Baltimore at:
- Old Town Lutherie at 405 E Preston St
- Philtone Guitar Company at 428 E Fort Ave
- Ann & Steve’s Music at 28 Bloomsbury Ave
- Hamiltone Music at 3015 Hamilton Ave
Old Town Lutherie specializes in guitar and stringed instrument repair and restoration in your area.
Repair services for clarinets, flutes, piccolos, oboes, English horns, bassoons, and other instruments are offered at Philtone Guitar Company.
Hamiltone Music excels at local instrument sales, repairs, and lessons.
Music and Arts, Perrin and Associates Fine Violins, and Music Land are also good places to try and find instrument repairs around the metro.
Music Lessons
Taking music lessons at these schools can level up your game in a hurry:
- School of Music at 4200 St Paul St
- The Music Workshop at 5810 York Rd
- TR Music & Voice Lessons at 5821 Bellona Ave
- Huber Guitar Studio at 100 E 23rd St #3c
- School of Rock at 3600 Clipper Mill Rd #115, Towson
- Soundcheck Rock Academy at 9051 Red Branch Rd #A, Columbia
- Columbia School of Music at 5401 Twin Knolls Rd #12, Columbia
For those interested in learning how to play piano, guitar, violin, viola, cello, voice, and flute Baltimore School of Music provides private lessons just for you.
Since 1993 The Music Workshop has been offering personalized classical, country, jazz, pop, rock, and theater instructions along with music theory and ear training.
You can take private guitar, drums, bass, keyboard, pianos, vocal, and songwriting lessons at the TR Music near you.
Huber Guitar Studio has one in one and small group guitar sessions for people of all ages and levels.
School of Rock in Towson has programs that combine one on one lessons with group band rehearsals and students can even put on live performances at local venues.
Soundcheck Rock Academy is a performance based music school in Columbia offering music lessons and epic band programs for everyone from novice to experienced.
Columbia School of Music is currently offering lessons for piano, keyboard, acoustic and electric guitars, jazz guitar, voice, drums, saxophone, clarinet, flute, recorder, organ, music theory, and contemporary ensemble.
You can also try taking music lessons in Baltimore at Music and Arts, Mike’s Music, Music Land, Ryan Fowler’s Guitar Experience, and Hamiltone Music from some of our other lists.
CD & Record Stores
Some of our favorite stores for local music lovers with lots of vintage CD’s and records are:
- Reb Records at 37 N Main St #105
- El Suprimo Records at 1709 Aliceanna St
- Trax On Wax at 709 Frederick Rd
- Wax Atlas Record & Stereo Exchange at 4708 Harford Rd
- Vinyl Treasures at 3720 Maryland Ave, Ellicott City
Reb Records has a collection of both new and used vinyl records of all genres.
You can buy all sorts of genres at El Suprimo Records.
Open mic nights, vinyl to CD transfer, turntables, players, and accessories are all available at Trax on Wax.
Wax Atlas is a record and stereo recycler and retailer based in Baltimore.
Vinyl and albums of well known genres including pop, rock, soul, electronic, and more are sold at Vinyl Treasures.
Live Music Venues
These Baltimore live music venues are great places to see a concert or performance:
- Soundstage at 124 Market Pl
- Cat’s Eye Pub at 1730 Thames St
- Metro Gallery at 1700 N Charles St
- The 8×10 at 10 E Cross St
- Hammerjacks at 1300 Russell St
- The Recher at 512 York Rd, Towson
Soundstage hosts nationally touring artists from genres like heavy metal, neo soul, dubstep, spoken word, and everything in between.
Cat’s Eye Pub offers live music near you throughout the week, sports on TV, and dozens of tap brews.
The Metro Gallery is a multipurpose performance space, art gallery, and bar that hosts live music sets as well as shows by emerging visual artists.
Bands and fans can grow together through music and art at The 8×10.
You can find two stages, live local bands, food vendors, beers, specialty cocktails, and giant screens to watch the game and NFL highlights at Hammerjacks.
Restaurants With Live Music
Have a nice meal and enjoy good music at these restaurants:
- Bertha’s at 734 S Broadway
- Fells Point Tavern at 1606 Thames St
- Avenue Kitchen & Bar at 911 W 36th St
- Supano’s Prime Steakhouse Seafood & Pasta at 110 Water St
- The Judge’s Bench at 8385 Main St, Ellicott City
Bertha’s is a quirky seafood joint and tavern that has been providing cocktails, mussels, soup, salads, sandwiches, and more as well as regular live music in your area since 1972.
Fells Point is a classic dark wood tavern with a patio offering a well rounded American menu and regular live music.
Bars With Live Music In Baltimore
Plus there are bars that play live music too:
- Tin Roof at 32 Market PI
- The Crown Baltimore at 1910 N Charles St 2nd fl
- The Horse You Came In On Saloon at 1626 Thames St
- Ottobar at 2549 N Howard St
- Angels Rock Bar at 10 Market Pl
- Sidebar Tavern at 218 E Lexington St
- The Rockwell at 702 S Broadway
- Bippy’s Pub at 10194 Baltimore National Pike, Ellicott City
- The Brass Tap at 825 Dulaney Valley Rd, Towson
- Union Jack’s at 10400 Little Patuxent Pkwy, Columbia
Tin Roof Restaurant is a fun, casual, and energetic place with great food and live music.
Karaoke nights, DJ shows, and other late night events are hosted at The Crown Baltimore.
Drinks, pub fare, and live music every night of the week are all available at The Horse You Came In On Saloon.
Ottobar is a rough and ready Indie rock club hosting local and touring bands, DJ parties, and special events.
For over 10 years Angels Rock Bar has been featuring live music, local and national acts, and a variety of dining choices too.
Comedy shows, underground music, and beers on tap are available at Sidebar Tavern.
The Rockwell is an intimate bar with vibrant projected wall art offering a full bar with craft liquors plus DJ’s.
Wines, beers, and delicious food are offered along with sports on TV’s and live music in Towson at The Brass Tap.
Union Jack’s in Columbia serves American fare and British pub grub along with beers and even hosts DJ’s and live music on weekends.
Music Festivals In Your Area
The Shamrock Fest at RFK Stadium in March is a massive St. Patrick’s Day festival where thousands of people wave their shamrocks to the tune of various current and nostalgic rock bands.
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Enjoy The Baltimore Local Music Scene
Well guys, we tried cover as much as we possibly 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. Now go have fun enjoying the music in Baltimore.
