Everything About Music In Boston

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Over the next few minutes we will all be diving deep into everything about music in Boston. Of course this is a really broad topic but we will do our best to share as much info as possible while doing our best to not waste your time.

Getting things going 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.

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 Boston 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 scene in some other towns around the Northeast if interested.

Musical Instrument Stores In Boston

The best musical instrument stores near you would be:

Virtuosity features a wide collection of woodwinds, brass, gear, and general instrument accessories in your area and they have been a communal meeting place for musicians to exchange ideas, network, and learn about new and old instruments since 2015.

Flutistry sells instruments, sheet music, and accessories while also doing repairs for all types of instruments in Boston.

A vast selection of books, sheet music, Suzuki materials, cases, and accessories as well as electric and acoustic guitars, mandolins, ukuleles, double basses, violins, cellos, and more are available for purchase and rent at Johnson String Instrument.

Repairs, restoration, and fabrication of instruments are the specialties of Beck Brass Works in Wellesley.

Maestro Woodwinds stands out for its professional local repair and fine tuning services plus they also sell oboes, flutes, bassoons, clarinets, saxophones, and other woodwind instruments in Brookline.

Where To Buy Guitars

If you are specifically trying to buy a guitar or guitar accessories check out:

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.

You can buy guitars, basses, and related gear as well as take lessons at Guitar Stop.

Of course many of the other instrument stores we have mentioned in other sections sell guitars too so don’t just focus on this section.

Drum Shops Near You

247Drums Outlet at 1116 Boylston Street offers bass drum pedals, China cymbals, and crash symbals as well as jazz, fusion, funk, rock, world, and acoustic drums. If you want to buy drums from them be sure to make an appointment first or they may not be available when you show up.

Instrument Repairs

You can get quality instrument repair services in Boston at:

Musical Instrument Services Center provides expert professional repairs in your area for guitars, basses, amplifiers, pro audio and sound reinforcement, keyboards, effect pedals, and DJ gear.

Professional repairs for electric, acoustic, classical, and archtop guitars and basses, mandolins, and ukuleles are provided at Boston Guitar Repair Center.

Local instrument repair services are also provided at Flutistry, Beck Brass Works, and Maestro Woodwinds from our other lists.

Music Lessons

Taking music lessons at these schools can level up your game in a hurry:

Boston School of Music Arts excels at providing classes and lessons in piano, guitar, voice, violin, drums, trumpet, bass, saxophone, viola, cello, trombone, clarinet, flute, banjo, mandolin, ukulele, and others.

Piano, guitar, voice, drum, violin, and other instrument lessons near you are provided at Page Music Lessons.

Apollo School of Music and Arts offers top of the line music and arts classes for piano, vocal, guitar, bass, drums, violin, and more.

The School of Music at Club Passim in Cambridge is an open and highly creative environment that encourages students to excel beyond their ability and truly hone their craft by offering master classes, workshops, and private lessons.

Many people have been taking private lessons and classes at Longy School of Music of Bard College since 1978.

Echokids’ unique curriculum is inspired by Montessori, Suzuki, and Kodaly methods.

Online and onsite guitar, ukulele, and mandolin lessons as well as multiple programs for students aged 7 and above are provided at Rob’s Guitar School in Newton Upper Falls.

InHome Jams is a good option for modern private and group music lessons, bands, and camps for kids and families.

Music lessons in your area for students of all ages and skill levels including guitar, piano, drums, voice, violin, trumpet, and more are offered at Bach to Rock.

At Your Door Music School in Wellesley offers one on one piano, guitar, voice, drum, and other instrument lessons for beginners, intermediate, and advanced students.

Private lessons, group music classes, events, and plenty more are provided at Jammin With You which also enriches classrooms in pre schools and day cares in the Greater Boston area.

Wayland School of Music is a great option for outstanding local music instruction from experienced professional teachers.

Brookline Music School’s mission is to awaken and nurture the joy of learning, playing, and listening to music and to create a welcoming musical community for all ages, abilities, and interests.

For those interested in learning how to play the piano, guitar, saxophone, flute, clarinet, recorder, ukulele, bass, trumpet, trombone, French horn, violin, drums, percussion, and other instruments John Payne Music Center offers comprehensive private music lessons and group classes.

CD & Record Stores

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Some of our favorite stores for local music lovers with lots of vintage CD’s and records are:

A wide selection of new and used LP records, CD’s, and DVD’s in all genres are featured at Planet Records.

Want List offers a well curated collection of used records for sale near you.

Live Music Venues

These Boston live music venues are great places to see a concert or performance:

Big Night Live is a premier luxury music hall hosting all of your favorite artists spanning all music genres.

The Paradise Rock Club is a 933 capacity music venue in your area featuring top local alternative rock performers as well as American and British bands visiting Boston for the first time.

The Lilypad is an award winning music venue and event space featuring an eclectic lineup of live music including jazz, punk, and classical in an artsy and intimate venue.

Jazz and blues music including ethnic and singer songwriter folk are hosted at Club Passim.

Restaurants With Live Music

Mr Dooleys Boston Tavern at 77 Broad Street is a classic Irish pub with traditional bar food known for its spur of the moment fiddle sessions.

Bars With Live Music In Boston

Plus there are bars that play live music too:

High energy regular live music shows as well as birthdays, bachelor and bachelorette parties, corporate events, holidays, private parties, and more are hosted at Howl at the Moon.

The Cantab Lounge is a rough and ready venue for entertainment such as live local music, poetry slams, and open mic nights.

Music Festivals In Your Area

And finally for the top music festivals near you:

The Boston Early Music Festival presents a wealth of diverse programs and activities including superb productions of Baroque opera, award winning recordings, and an annual concert season.

Innovation, music, dance, sustainable products, electric vehicles, activities, food, and plenty more are all featured at Boston Green Fest.

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Enjoy The Boston 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 Boston.

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