Anyone that wants to learn about the local music scene in Fresno 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 seem like the logical place for us to begin.
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 Fresno 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.
Everyone reading this is welcome to look through more of our blogs on the Pacific Northwest at that link.
Fresno Musical Instrument Stores
Some of the best musical instrument stores near you would be:
- American Music Co at 2597 E Ashlan Ave
- Mystic Music at 1822 Van Ness Ave
- Horn Shop at 4337 N Golden State Blvd
- Patrick’s Music at 769 E Barstow Ave
- Harvard House Music at 90 E Escalon Ave #112
American Music Co sells quality instruments and equipment in your area including guitars, drums, bass, band and orchestra, pedals, and strings as well as repairs, installations, and rental services.
Trumpets, horns, bass, and other instruments are sold at Horn Shop which also offers repairs and music lessons in Fresno.
Patrick’s Music is home to all sorts of guitars, drums, bass, orchestra and band instruments, hardware, accessories, books, and sheet music plus they specialize in lessons, repair, and rental services too.
A fine collection of violins, ukuleles, and other instruments can be found at Harvard House which also provides local instrument repair and rentals.
Where To Buy Guitars
For all the guitars and accessories you need check out:
- T C Guitars at 1687 E Stuart Ave
- Guitar Center at 5330 N Blackstone Ave
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
Bentley’s Drum Shop at 4477 North Blackstone Avenue excels at providing all sorts of drums including acoustic kits, snares, singles, cymbals, gongs, heads, cases, sticks, accessories, and much more plus they also offer restorations, repairs, and appraisals.
Instrument Repairs
Gottschalk at 328 Pollasky Avenue in Clovis offers quality repair services while also selling instruments and giving music lessons.
Plenty of other places we have mentioned in different lists offer instrument repairs near you like American Music Co, Horn Shop, Patrick’s Music, Harvard House, and Bentley’s Drum Shop.
Music Lessons
Level up by taking lessons at a music school in your area:
- Fresno Music Academy & Arts at 1298 N Wishon Ave
- Fresno School of Music at 1085 E Herndon Ave #106
Fresno Music Academy and Arts is one of the largest independent music schools in your area providing nearly 325 music lessons every week for voice, piano, guitar, drums, fiddle, mandolin, bass, banjo, ukulele, accordion, and harmonica.
For anyone who’s interested in music classes, recitals, workshops, and activities The Fresno School of Music offers an extensive program in groups as well as private instruction for all ages and levels of advancement.
Don’t forget about the lessons at Patrick’s Music and Horn Shop from our top list.
CD & Record Stores
Check out all kinds of vintage CD’s and records at these local stores for music lovers:
- Tower District Records at 1930 N Echo Ave
- Rasputin Music at 5577 N Blackstone Ave
- Ragin Records at 1118 N Fulton St
Rasputin specializes in selling used LP records, CD’s, DVD’s, blu rays, and more.
Fresno Live Music Venues
Seeing a concert at Fresno live music venues is always a good time:
- Fulton 55 at 875 Divisadero St
- Rainbow Ballroom at 1725 Broadway St
Fulton is a well equipped live local music venue that features two fully stocked bars and accommodates large crowds. Some of the most famous performers from their recent events include Iron Maiden, Artourage, Cool Blood, and Lydia Pensee.
Fun Restaurants With Entertainment
You can take a date or a group of friends to these restaurants with live music:
- The Standard at 9455 N Fort Washington Rd
- Starving Artists Bistro at 9447 N Fort Washington Rd #101
- Yosemite Falls Café at 4020 N Cedar Ave
You can catch live music near you on Saturday and Sunday nights featuring blues at The Standard.
Starving Artists Bistro showcases local musicians alongside a menu of American fare alongside beers and cocktails. They have featured thousands of talented performers from the region and around the country and you can even listen to soundtracks of some of their favorite performers through Facebook live.
Yosemite Falls Cafe is family friendly restaurant and upbeat bar that is the centerpiece of live music, karaoke, and many more events on various nights of the week.
Bars With Live Music
There are also some bars that play live music around town:
- Lucy’s Lounge at 733 E Olive Ave
- Goldstein’s Mortuary & Delicatessen at 1279 N Wishon Ave
An extensive selection of beers, wines, champagnes, and spirits are offered along with live music in your area every Sunday including artists like AC Myles, Rockin Blues, Astrid, and more at Lucy’s Lounge.
At Goldstein you can enjoy 45 beers on tap as well as a lineup of live music jams and karaoke with regional artists like Travis Brook and others.
Music Festivals In Your Area
Have as much fun as you can at one of these music festivals near you:
- City Jazz Festival in March
- Grizzly Fest in May
- Sun Kissed Summer Festival in June-July
Grizzly Fest is a premier music and art festival in Fresno held every spring that has featured big names like Cardi B, G-Eazy, Andi Mac, and KasiniKam.
Sun Kissed Summer Festival has plenty of entertainment options and has featured artists like Mark Sherry, Jordan Suckley, Liam Wilson, and Sam Jones.
In the past we have also discussed:
- Bars, Clubs & Festivals In Bakersfield
- Bars, Clubs & Festivals In Stockton & Modesto
- Bars, Clubs & Festivals In Sacramento
- Bars, Clubs & Festivals In Los Angeles
Enjoy The Fresno 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 Fresno.
