Anyone that wants to learn about the local music scene in Baton Rouge has come to the right place. The best musical instrument stores in your area including some different sections for where to buy guitars and the best drum shops in town will also be shared.
While there is plenty of crossover between some lists we think we got the right spots in the right sections for you. Up next we will get into quality instrument repair shops near you because some reading this may need a piano tuned, a guitar repaired, or work done on other band instruments and there is somebody out there that can assist.
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Then it will be time to pivot to the best music lessons for kids or adults. Following that we will give a shout out to the top stores for music lovers that sell vintage CD’s and records here.
We also think many of you will want to know about the best concert halls and live music venues while some others may prefer to visit bars and restaurants that have free live music around the city.
And we will get you out of here with the best festivals on the Baton Rouge music 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.
By the way we also have written many other posts about where to buy instruments in the Southeast right there if you want to read more.
Baton Rouge Musical Instrument Stores
Some of the best musical instrument stores near you would be:
- Baton Rouge Music Exchange at 136 S Acadian Thruway
- Music & Arts at 7003 Florida Blvd
- Riverfront Music at 1865 Dallas Dr
Baton Rouge Music Exchange buys, sells, trades, and consigns used and vintage guitars, basses, and amplifiers in your area.
A large selection of brass, woodwind, keyboard, orchestral strings, books, music sheets, general accessories, and other instruments are available at Music and Arts who also offers local lessons, rentals, and repairs.
Many people buy high quality amplifiers, cabinets, ambikabs, and pedals at Riverfront Music Komet which also offers professional repair services.
Where To Buy Guitars
For all the guitars and accessories you need check out:
- Tim’s Guitar Workshop at B, 1935 Dallas Dr #B
- Guitar Center at 9001 Florida Blvd
Tim’s Guitar Workshop sells and repairs branded guitar parts near you from brands like Seymour Duncan, Bartolini, Fishman, LR Baggs, Gibson, and Fender.
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.
Baton Rouge Music Exchange from our previous list is also a good option for top notch guitars.
Drum Shops Near You
You can buy top quality drums at Guitar Center from our previous list and some of the other instrument shops we have listed throughout this post will surely have some as well.
Instrument Repair
The Fret Shack at 10071 Bunting Driveway offers repairs, modifications, restorations, professional setups, and adjustments for guitars, basses, and other fretted instruments.
Music and Arts, Riverfront Music Komet, and Tim’s Guitar Workshop from some different lists also provide professional instrument repair services in Baton Rouge.
Music Lessons
Level up by taking lessons at a music school in your area:
- Grace Notes School of Music at 10621 N Oak Hills Pkwy #C
- School of Rock Baton Rouge at 5830 S Sherwood Forest Blvd #A-6
- TR Music & Voice Lessons at 155 Marilyn Dr
For those interested in learning violin, viola, cello, piano, guitar, harp, and other instruments Grace Notes School of Music offers lessons near you for groups and individuals.
Workshops, seminars, and courses in performance, songwriting, rock, house bands, and musical instruments including guitar, bass, singing, keyboard, piano, and drum are all provided at School of Rock.
TR Music and Voice Lessons offers in home, webcam, and local studio lessons in guitar, piano, voice, drums, bass, and songwriting for adults and children alike.
Don’t forget about the lessons provided at Music and Arts from our main list either.
CD & Record Stores
Check out all kinds of vintage CD’s and records at these local stores for music lovers:
- The Exchange at 5104 Government St
- Capital City Records at 4641 Perkins Rd
- Pop Shop Records at 136 S Acadian Thruway
- Classic Vinyls at 13847 Coursey Blvd #C2
Vinyl records, DVD’s, CD’s, vintage videos, and games are available at The Exchange.
A wide range of vintage and new vinyl records, hi fi, and audio equipment are featured at Pop Shop Records.
Classic Vinyls carries a fine selection of vinyl albums featuring some of the best artists including The Beatles, Elvis, Waylon Jennings, Kiss, Queen, and more.
Baton Rouge Live Music Venues
Seeing a concert at Baton Rouge live music venues is always a good time:
- Varsity Theatre at 3353 Highland Rd
- Henry Turner Jr’s Listening Room at 2733 North St
- Mid City Ballroom at 136 S Acadian Thruway
- Red Dragon Listening Room at 2401 Florida Blvd
Varsity Theatre has been a premier local live music venue since 1990 hosting regional musicians as well as nationally touring artists.
Live performances by touring artists from all over the world are featured at Henry Turner Jr.’s Listening Room which also functions as a historical museum.
Mid City Ballroom is a live music venue near you hosting a variety of artists too.
Fun Restaurants With Entertainment
You can take a date or a group of friends to these restaurants with live music:
- Beausoleil Restaurant at 7731 Jefferson Hwy
- La Divina Italian Cafe at 3535 Perkins Rd #360
- Caliente Mexican Craving at 9431 Delcourt Ave
- Sullivan’s Steakhouse at 5252 Corporate Blvd
You can watch live authentic performances by talented and entertaining local singers from 6pm to 8pm on Thursday and selected Saturday nights at La Divina Italian Café.
Caliente Mexican Craving is well known for its live music every Friday.
There’s live music in your area on Friday and Saturday featuring artists such as Stuart Haddad, Three Blind Mice, Erick Baskin Duo, and Jeff Bajon at Sullivan’s Steakhouse.
Bars With Live Music
Phil Brady’s Bar & Grill at 4848 Government St is a lowkey joint offering typical bar food and pool tables along with live blues music.
Music Festivals In Your Area
The Baton Rouge Blues Festival is one of America’s oldest blues festivals and is held every April. Bobby Blue Bland, Marcia Ball, Phil Guy, Larry Garner, and Charlie Musselwhite are among the celebrities who have attended the festival in recent years.
In the past we have also discussed:
Enjoy The Baton Rouge Local Music Scene
We tried to cover everything as quickly and as well as possible for you on this page. After reading about the best musical instrument stores, drum and guitar shops, instrument repair services, classes and lessons, vintage CD and record stores, concert halls and other live music venues near you like bars and restaurants, and the best festivals in the region you should have a much better understanding of what is available.
And anyone that made it this far might just know a little bit about the local music scene themself and if so feel free to tell us what we got wrong in the comments or share your own thoughts. Now it is time for you to go enjoy the music in Baton Rouge.
