Everything About Music In Glasgow 

Local music shops Glasgow buy drums guitars in your area

Today we will try to fill you in on everything we know about music in Glasgow. This is certainly a broad topic but we will do our best to cover the full scene in this post.

To get the ball rolling we will discuss the best musical instrument stores in Glasgow. There will be separate lists for where to buy guitars in your area as well as the top drum shops in town.

Obviously there will be some crossover in those sections as some stores will have the leading guitar brands for sale like Gibson, Fender, or Keisel as well as all the keyboards, synthesizers, pedals, amps, or pretty much any supplies you may need.

Up next we will get into where to go for quality instrument repair near you. Some of you may need a piano tuned, a guitar repaired, or work done on other band instruments and there is somebody out there that can assist.

The best music lessons for kids or adults will get a shout out. And then there will be some local stores for music lovers with vintage CD’s and records.

We also think many of you will want to know about the best concert halls and live music venues plus there are also many bars and restaurants that have live music around the city.

And our final section will get into the best festivals on the Glasgow music calendar. Stick around until the end where you will find a map with the wide variety of stores and venues we are discussing pinned on it.

Musical Instrument Stores In Glasgow

When you want to go to one of the best musical instrument stores in Glasgow head to:

Scott Currie Music is a shop specializing in top brand bagpipes, chanters, reeds, piping accessories, pipe band drums, drum carriers, instrument cases, drum heads, snare drum sticks, bass and tenor mallets, percussion accessories, and multimedia. Biggars Music stocks all major brands and varieties of brass, woodwind, percussion, strings, and accessories.

CC Music is one of Scotland’s top independent musical instrument retailers. Repairs and restoration of amplifiers, pedals, and all electronic musical equipment are available.

Band Supplies is one of the leading brass and woodwind suppliers in the UK. They have a vast stock of instruments and accessories in your area from all the major manufacturers including Yamaha, Besson, Elkhart, Yanagisawa, Pearl, Azumi, Jupiter, Selmer, Trevor James, Conn-Selmer, Mauriat, and many more ranging from inexpensive student instruments to high end models.

Alba Musick deals in secondhand and antiquarian sheet music of all types. This vast collection of classical music includes much of the standard repertoire and many items that are now out of print.

Haydock Music is a specialist store run by musicians. They’ve been established since 2002 and they’re passionate about music and musical instruments offering expert advice before you buy and offering personal and knowledgeable service.

Where To Buy Guitars

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

Jimmy Egypt and Sons has all your guitar needs under one roof with over 40 years experience in guitar making and repairing near you.

GuitarGuitar sells electric, acoustic, bass, amps, effects, recording, PA, mics, keys, synths, drums, and accessories.

We mentioned Scott Currie Music, CC Music, Biggars Music and Haydock Music in the local music stores list but they are also great places to buy guitars.

Drum Shops Near You

And for the best drum shops in your area:

Drum Shop has a huge collection of percussion instruments which it rents to all of Scotland’s performing groups, amateur ensembles, schools, and other individuals. They have a well-stocked shop selling a multitude of drums, tuned percussion instruments, auxiliary percussion instruments, drum kits, pipe band drums, and accessories.

Other places that we have mentioned throughout the post that are great spots to buy drums are Scott Currie Music, CC Music, and Haydock Music.

Instrument Repair

You can get quality instrument repairs at:

The Guitar Workshop offers a comprehensive stringed instrument repair service and custom built guitars and ukuleles. They specialize in guitars, banjos, mandolins, and ukuleles although pretty much everything with strings has been on the bench.

Strung Out Guitars stocks a vast selection of guitar parts and spares including switches, pickups, tuners, saddles, and more.

CC Music is also a good spot for instrument repairs in Glasgow.

Music Lessons

You will probably improve your skills by taking music lessons at:

The Glasgow School of Music offers a wide range of music lessons near you which cater to all levels and are delivered by experienced and dedicated professional musicians.

Academy of Electronic Music is one of Scotland’s leading music production schools. They have Soma Skool courses in conjunction with the legendary Soma Records.

CD & Record Stores

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

Love Music is an old-school local record shop selling both new and second-hand music. They buy and sell CD’s, vinyl records, and music DVD’s as well as a range of merchandise such as T shirts, coffee cups, fridge magnets, and more.

Mixed Up records has an excellent range of new releases and collectible secondhand records covering a wide range of genres.

Glasgow Live Music Venues

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

City Halls & Old Fruitmarket has one of the best venues to hire for any event.

Restaurants With Live Music

These restaurants with live music in your area can be a lot of fun:

The Butterfly and the Pig is a relaxed welcoming place to catch up with friends for a drink or bite to eat. To keep you entertained they host live local music every day of the week.

The Howlin Wolf is one of Scotland’s best live music venues. They provide fantastic food and drinks for their blues loving guests boasting only the highest in quality.

Cubatas presents both traditional and modern Spanish tapas. Their chefs from Valencia follow their hometown traditions and specialize in making authentic paellas.

Bars With Live Music

Plus there are bars that play live music too:

Blackfriars Bar serves what they love which is quality beers from around the world and high-calibre home-cooking. They also have a passion for live music and regularly host some of the most talented bands in Scotland.

Swing is a unique underground bar and club with an exciting blend of live jazz, blues, soul, and funk bands. Sit back and sip cocktails whilst all around you the entertainment unfolds.

Music Festivals In Your Area

We will be back with this info soon.

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Enjoy The Glasgow Local Music Scene

Well guys, we tried cover the scene as well as we 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.

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 Glasgow we hope you enjoy yourself.

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