Everything About Music In Helsinki & Espoo

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We will try to fill you in on everything we know about music in Helsinki and Espoo over the next few minutes. 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 Helsinki and Espoo. 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 because 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 near you. 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 Helsinki and Espoo 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 Helsinki & Espoo

When you want to go to one of the best musical instrument stores in Helsinki and Espoo head to:

Since 1985 Musamaailma has been importing and selling musical instruments in your area including drums sets and electric guitars as well as pro audio equipment and accessories.

Guitars, drums, keyboards, DJ, PA, and studio equipment, sound cards, amplifiers, and accessories are sold at DLX Deluxe Music Shops.

You can buy instruments from brands like Ibanez, Tama, Mesa Boogie, Laney, Remo, DiMarzio, Bespeco, Dunlop, MXR, Way Huge, and CryBaby at Levytukku.

Aron Soitin sells musical instruments, audio equipment, and accessories at reasonable prices and even provides rental services for gigs and performances.

You can find a wide range of guitars, basses, keyboards, accessories, and home studio solutions at Soundtools Oy.

Wood’n’Sound sells both musical instruments and accessories in Espoo.

Delta Sound sells new and used instruments and also customizes and repairs guitars and other instruments and equipment.

Where To Buy Guitars

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

We mentioned F-Musiikki, Musamaailma Deluxe Music Shops, Soitin Laine and Levytukku in the local music stores list but they are also great places to buy guitars in Helsinki.

Drum Shops Near You

Earlier we linked you to F-Musiikki, Deluxe Music Shops, Soitin Laine, and Levytukku but we also need to mention them here in the drum stores section.

Instrument Repair

You can get quality instrument repairs at:

Toonika String sells handcrafted instruments made from high quality wood and offers private music lessons near you as well as repair services.

You can get quality repairs, tape sanding and changes, adjustments, and installations at Kitara.

Copone’s manufactures and repairs all types of string instruments and covers all musical genres.

Delta Sound and Soitin Laine who we mentioned before are a couple more good options for instrument repairs in your area.

Music Lessons

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

Private singing and guitar lessons for both beginners and pros of all ages are offered at Music Adventures.

Adults can take lessons as well as professional music business training at the Conservatory of Music.

Toonika String from our previous list also provides quality music lessons near you.

Espoo Music Institute offers a wide range of high quality lessons that are in line with the elementary art education music curriculum.

There are skilled and experienced instructors who teach classical and rhythmic music including pop, jazz, and rock at Music Institute Avonia.

Musaamo is a private multifunctional music school where you can learn to play an instrument or star in a musical.

Soitin Laine is also a good option for lessons.

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:

Thousands of old records, new and used jukeboxes, CD’s, and DVD’s as well as other gaming and music products are sold at Vinyl.

Redhill Records sells, buys, and trades second hand vinyl, cassettes, CD’s, DVDs, and VHS movies and books.

They also specialize in 70’s groovy music, disco, funk, soul, jazz, reggae, afro, rap, rock, soundtrack, classical, children’s music, heavy metal, Latin, Indian, Brazilian, East-European, Greek, Swedish, Italian, and much more.

Helsinki & Espoo Live Music Venues

These Helsinki and Espoo live music venues are great places to see a concert or performance:

Apollo is a converted old movie theater turned live music venue where various events are hosted.

Various cultural activities including theater, music concerts, performances for children, exhibitions, dance shows, films, and other events are hosted at the Espoo Cultural Centre.

Uusi Paviljonki is a popular venue featuring a music hall and outdoor space for concerts, events, weddings, and recording classical music onto CD’s.

Restaurants With Live Music

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

You can witness live jazz performances by both local and international bands at Storyville where cocktails and tasty food are served in a stylish atmosphere.

Australian Gastropub has live music every night and provides a wide selection of craft ales, lagers, stouts, wheat beers, and ciders from regional and international breweries as well as burgers with a variety of fillings.

Bars With Live Music

Plus there are bars that play live music too:

Bar Loose is a local live music venue featuring hard rock, indie pop, jazz, and punk and even hosts shows every week.

Many people enjoy the live music at Hard Rock House where they feature all genres performed by solo artists and popular bands.

On the Rocks is a music venue and nightclub offering some of the best stand up comedy, jam sessions, and DJ performances every night.

You can watch some of the latest sports events and even listen to live music every week at Aussie Bar where delicious fish and chips, pizzas, chicken wings, and meat pies are served.

Rymy-Eetu is a Finnish-German restaurant serving tasty food and drinks with live music every night of the week.

Music Festivals In Your Area

We will be back soon with a list of music festivals near you, but if you know of any cool ones to mention please do so in the comments, thanks.

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Enjoy The Helsinki & Espoo 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 Helsinki and Espoo we hope you enjoy yourself.

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