Everything About Music In Detroit 

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Everything about music in Detroit is going to be covered in full detail over the next few minutes. 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 Detroit 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 Midwest if interested.

Musical Instrument Stores In Detroit

The best musical instrument stores near you would be:

A and G Central Music sells flutes, clarinets, trumpets, trombones, violins, guitars, banjos, mandolins, and accessories and offers local instrument rentals, maintenance,  and repairs plus they offer classes.

An array of instruments are sold in Detroit including guitars, basses, drums, and pianos among others at Marshall Music who also provides quality repairs ranging from standard electric guitar setups to speaker replacements as well as online classes.

Eastside Music is one of the leaders in instrument rental, music supplies, and instrument maintenance in Southeast Michigan.

Apart from instrument and accessory sales in your area The New DJ Shop in Warren also provides music books and repair services.

Violin Restoration and Repair devotes most of their time restoring and repairing violins and violas as well as building and selling violins, violas, and bows.

You can find a diverse and fascinating range of items at Rock City Music Company like guitars, vinyl records, t shirts, posters, music themed pinball machines, accessories, and a whole lot more plus they offer some music lessons.

Cameron’s Music in Livonia provides school instrument rental programs, a huge line of accessories, and world renowned in house repair facilities.

Over 225 guitars, 30 drum sets, 30 keyboards and synthesizers, and 40 microphones and interfaces are available at Music Go Round in Troy.

You can choose from a full line of musical instruments at Broughton Music and Art Center in Northville including woodwind, brass, percussion, string and folk instruments, sheet music, and accessories together with lessons and repair services.

Where To Buy Guitars

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

Vintage stringed instruments as well as secondhand gear, parts, vintage guitars, amplifiers, and effects pedals among other things are sold at Gordy’s Music.

A vast selection of guitars, electric guitars, drums, keyboards, folk instruments, and PA systems are available at the Guitar Center near you.

Huber Breese Music provides electric, acoustic, and classical guitar models as well as parts, amps, lessons, and repairs.

A wide range of guitars and amps from top brand manufacturers as well as a wonderful collection of vintage and used instruments, gear, lessons, and repairs are provided at Detroit Guitar.

Hayes Guitar Shop excels in local instrument setups, maintenance, and restoration.

We mentioned A and G Central Music, Marshall Music, Rock City Music Company, and Music Go Round in the music stores list but they are also great places to buy guitars in Detroit.

Drum Shops Near You

Some of the ideal locations to buy drums in your area would be Marshall Music, Bayberry Music, and Guitar Center from the previous lists.

Instrument Repairs

You can get quality instrument repair services in Detroit at:

Wayne Music Studio specializes in eliminating bumps and dents as well as repairing any broken key guards or posts.

A wide range of services to schools and individuals including musical instrument repairs mainly for the guitar and clarinet along with old musical instrument sales including accessories, instruction books, musical novelty items, and MIDI as well as music lessons are featured at DLP Music and Repair.

The Detroit Violin Company is a one stop shop for brass and woodwind cleaning and repairs.

Other places that we have mentioned throughout the post that are good for instrument repairs near you include Marshall Music, Cameron’s Music, Broughton Music, Huber Breese, and Detroit Guitar.

Music Lessons

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

Grosse Pointe Music Academy provides lessons in guitars, pianos, drums, basses, strings, brass, woodwinds, ukulele, and voice.

Kingdom Keys School of Music in Detroit is one of the major schools offering lessons in piano, violin, guitar, cello, voice, and drums to students of all ages.

Exceptional voice training including vocal techniques and performance methods are featured at Music with Calebria who also teaches entrepreneurship.

Bill Emerson Music offers local lessons in drums, percussion, piano, guitar, bass guitar, and school band instruments.

The expert guitarists, vocalists, and instructors at Six String School in Warren have been training and mentoring people for nearly 20 years.

You can also take music lessons in your area at Edb Studios for the piano, electric and acoustic keyboards, guitars, basses, amps, drums, percussion, woodwinds, brass, and strings.

Dearborn School of Music excels in voice, pianos, guitars, basses, woodwinds, brass, strings, reeds, drums, and percussion lessons.

Another great place to get lessons in piano, guitar, bass, violin, drums, and voice is at Rachel’s Music Garden.

The Music Firm in Livonia provides full consultancy services in piano, drums, bass, singing, and voice lessons as well as music theory courses.

Whether you are a beginner, intermediate, advanced, or professional musician The J-RO School of Music in Troy is an ideal place to master piano, voice, guitar, and songwriting lessons for all ages.

Expressions Music Academy has classes in guitar, drums, voice, brass, string, woodwind, and piano for all ages and skill levels.

You can also drop by at Fortissimo Academy to take private music lessons either at home, the studio, or virtual plus they have semi private classes for the piano, guitar, cello, double bass, bass, voice, clarinet, and flute.

Grosse Pointe Music Academy has private instrument lessons available for guitar, piano, bass guitar, drums, violin, viola, cello, ukulele, saxophone, clarinet, trumpet, and trombone.

Expressions Music Academy teaches piano, voice, guitar, ukulele, drums, violin, cello, clarinet, flute, saxophone, trumpet, tuba, and more to all members of the family plus introductory private lessons for ages 3 to 6.

Axis Music Academy has a proven track record of providing private music lessons and instruction in piano, guitar, percussion, vocal performance, and ukulele as well as most band and orchestra instruments.

At Northville Guitar Lessons you’ll learn everything you need to know about music while still having fun.

Expressions Music Academy in West Bloomfield Township and Novy offers piano, voice, guitar, ukulele, drums, violin, cello, clarinet, flute, saxophone, trumpet, tuba, and more to all members of the family in addition to an amazing introductory private music lessons for ages 2 to 6.

You can also check at A and G Central Music, Rock City Music Company, Marshall Music Company, Broughton Music and Art Center, Huber Breese Music, Detroit Guitar, and DLP Music and Repair from some different lists for their exceptional music lessons near you.

CD & Record Stores

Live music lessons near you Detroit vintage CD record stores

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

Peoples Records sells new and used vinyl records in your area as well as CD’s and cassettes.

You can visit Hello Records to purchase new and used CD’s and records.

Besides CD’s and vinyl Third Man Records also offers pins, posters, patches, photobooks, and other collectibles.

Dearborn Music buys, sells, and trades CD’s, LP records, 45’s, DVD’s, Blu-rays, video games, videos, music books, and much more.

Live Music Venues

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

The Old Miami’s location gained notoriety by sponsoring amazing local bands and traveling musicians who come to town while offering artists, musicians, and punks a place to gather together over whiskey and a game of pool.

The Majestic has hosted unforgettable concerts involving traveling Indie rock, metal, punk, blues, jazz, folk, hip hop, world beat, and electronic performers.

Some Grammy award winning songwriters and live music performers are featured at The Sanctuary.

All types of events are hosted at Mid Life Crisis Blues Band with a beer inspired restaurant, a punch focused cocktail bar, and a public hall.

East Downtown Dearborn is a live music performance venue and cultural center with intimate and stylish surrounds featuring regional and national musical acts with genres ranging from classical to rock to blues to bluegrass and jazz to hip hop.

Restaurants With Live Music

Have a nice meal and enjoy good music at these restaurants:

Cadieux Cafe shows live musical acts in Detroit until 2am on weekends and 12am the rest of the week.

The Whitney offers live music on Thursday through Saturday evenings and a mansion tea starring Joel Seah on Saturday and Sunday.

Another great place with live music near you is at Roger’s Roost where they also offer chops, pizzas, a sports bar, and more every week.

The Black Label Tavern Livonia serves delectable burgers, tacos, pizzas, and chops along with live music and TV’s.

At Grand Tavern Troy you’ll enjoy a classy and intimate setting with live music while you dig into their delicious dinner options.

Cabbage Patch Saloon serves local spirits, wines, craft beers, and delicious food options plus live music and more.

European, Ukrainian, Turkish, and Mediterranean culture inspired homecooked meals are offered at Fiddler International Dining in addition to live music.

Bars With Live Music In Detroit

Plus there are bars that play live music too:

Willis Show Bar features a very unique main stage with fantastic live local music, occasional cabaret performances, DJ’s, and comedians.

A large draft beer variety, terrific food, and on tap drinks are served at McShane’s Irish Pub and Whiskey Bar plus they host live music and events.

Flood’s Bar and Grille has been serving up some of the city’s greatest beers and soul food since 1987 with happy hour, live bands, and karaoke nights.

Nicky D’s Sports Bar and Grill is open daily offering some of the best food, drinks, live music, and sports in the metro.

Drop by and enjoy live music every day at The Oakwood Bar and Grill while you take in their lunch or dinner specials.

Jamboozies Sports Bar and Grill is a fun place to enjoy great BBQ style food, a large selection of craft beers, cocktails, or handcrafted beverages to compliment your dining experience with live music.

Head over to O’Malley’s Supper Spirits and Song and enjoy great food, rare carry out menu, pub fare, and draft beer as well as trivia, karaoke, and live music.

Cabbage Patch Saloon serves craft cocktails and whiskeys from all of the world along with live music.

Over 365 craft beers, upscale bar food including specialty pizzas, sandwiches, desserts, and their signature Barbarian pretzels are featured at Beerhead Bar and Eatery plus they host live music too.

Music Festivals

And finally for the top music festivals near you:

The Detroit Electronic Music Festival takes place throughout Memorial Day weekend in May starting on Saturday and ending on Monday.

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Enjoy The Detroit 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 Detroit.

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