The music scene in El Paso will be broken down in full today. We will try to cover as much as we can as quickly as we can, but this is definitely a broad topic to get into.
We think it is best to start with the best musical instrument stores near you and there will even be separate lists for where to buy guitars and the best drum shops.
Some may quibble about what store should go where, but we will try to differentiate them as well as we can. We aren’t sure if you are trying to buy keyboards, synthesizers, pedals, amps, or popular guitar brands like Gibson, Keisel, or Fender but a store on this page can probably help you out.
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Where to get a broken instrument repaired will be where we go next. There are many repair companies that can tune a piano, repair a guitar, or work on all kinds of band instruments.
After that we will pivot to music classes and lessons for kids or adults before diving into local stores for music lovers with vintage CD’s and records. There are many places to enjoy live entertainment so you will learn about the best concert halls and music venues in your area.
Bars and restaurants with live music will also get their own sections. A discussion about the El Paso music calendar wouldn’t be complete without giving a shout out to the festivals either.
At the end we will share a map to help you find these stores or venues.
El Paso Musical Instrument Stores
The best stores to buy instruments in El Paso would be:
- Olivas Music at 1320 N Zaragoza Rd #115
- White’s Music Box at 7040 N Mesa St
- V & V Music at 1855 Trawood Dr #204
Olivas Music has a rent-to-own program and can also perform a variety of repair techniques that help make you be the best musician that you can be.
White’s Music Box is a one stop shop for buying and renting instruments near you. They also sell music accessories and sheet music.
V & V offers instruments and accessories as well as pro audio and studio recording. Music lessons are available for all ages and levels.
Where To Buy Guitars
If all you care about is guitars or guitar accessories check out:
- Strings N Things Music Store at 10568 Montana Ave
- Guitar Center at 6440 Gateway Blvd E #100
Visit your local Guitar Center store and get hands-on with the best selection of guitars, basses, drums, keyboards, DJ, live sound and recording, as well as used and vintage gear. They’ll get you playing with lessons and make your instrument play and sound its best with expert repairs and modifications.
Another shop that is great to buy guitars at is Bertie’s Music.
Drum Shops Near You
Try Hero Music at 6430 Gateway Blvd E B for drums, accessories, and all your musical needs. Olivas Music should have a nice selection of drums too.
Instrument Repair
Instrument repairs are available at:
- Frets & Necks Guitar Specialty at 11048 Art Wall Dr
- Bertie’s Music at 1550 N Zaragoza Rd #A-105
Bertie’s Music specializes in instrument repair, sales in new and used instruments, and accepts trade-ins. They repair all musical instruments in your area including brass, woodwind, string, and percussion and specialize in oboe and bassoon repair.
Some other spots that we have mentioned throughout the post that are great places for instrument repair are Strings N Things Music Store, Olivas Music, and Hero Music.
Music Lessons
Level up by taking lessons at a music school in your area:
- TR Music & Voice Lessons at 10013 Suez Dr
- Let There Be Rock School at 3945 Doniphan Park Cir
Let There Be Rock School is a combination of music lesson facility and after school rock and roll community center. Students can choose and learn to play guitar, bass, drums, keys, violin, or vocals while interacting with their peers.
TR Music & Voice Lessons offers guitar, piano, voice, drum, and songwriting lessons.
V & V Music and Strings N Things should also be good for lessons.
CD & Record Stores
There will be a variety of vintage CD’s and records at these local stores for music lovers:
- All That Music & Video Vinyl CDs at 8889 Gateway Blvd W #015
- Atomic Wax at 501 Texas Ave
- Just A Few Records at 3900 Rosa Ave
All That Music & Video has one of the region’s largest organized selections of quality, vintage, and new vinyl, CD’s, and DVD’s.
El Paso Live Music Venues
Seeing a concert at El Paso live music venues is always a good time:
- Speaking Rock Entertainment Center at 122 S Old Pueblo Rd
- Lowbrow Palace at 1006 Texas Ave
- Little Bit of Texas at 5500 Doniphan Dr
Fun Restaurants With Entertainment
You can take a date or a group of friends to these restaurants with live music in your area:
- Andale Mexican Restaurant & Cantina at 9201 Gateway Blvd W
- Mesa Street Grill at 3800 N Mesa St #D1
- Los Colegas at 12430 Edgemere Blvd #205-207
- Cuñado’s Restaurant at 8030 Gateway Blvd E
- Park Tavern at 204 E Mills Ave
- Tap Bar & Restaurant at 408 E San Antonio Ave
Bars With Live Music
There are also some bars that play live music:
- King’s X Bar at 4119 N Mesa St
- Aceitunas Beer Garden at 5200 Doniphan Dr
- The Pershing Inn at 2909 Pershing Dr
- 501 Bar & Bistro at 501 Texas Ave
Music Festivals In Your Area
The Neon Desert Music Festival is definitely one of the best music festivals in town and we bet everyone reading this would enjoy it.
We have also written about:
- Guitar & Drum Shops In Tucson
- Guitar & Drum Shops In Phoenix
- Guitar & Drum Shops In San Antonio
- Guitar & Drum Shops In Austin
Enjoy The El Paso Local Music Scene
We tried to cover the 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 and 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.
No 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 music in El Paso we hope you enjoy yourself.
