We are about to share a full breakdown of the local music scene in Huntsville with you today. The best instrument stores in your area including some different sections for where to buy guitars and the best drum shops in town will also be covered.
There will definitely be a lot of crossover between some lists but we have done our best to get 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 Huntsville 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 cities around the Southeast at that link.
Huntsville Musical Instrument Stores
Some of the best musical instrument stores near you would be:
- Gadsden Music at 4800 Whitesburg Dr
- T Shepard’s at 110 Cleveland Ave NW
- Strings Shop at 921 Willow brook Dr SE
- A B Stephens at 2828 Drake Ave SW #A
- Madison Band Supply at 1604 Hughes Rd, Madison
Gadsden Music sells guitars, keyboards, percussions, and other instruments in your area as well as sticks, mallets, and other accessories plus they provide rental, repair, and customer to business services.
A fine selection of new and used gear and instruments are available at T Shepard’s who also excels at customization services.
The Huntsville Strings Shop provides one of the best selections of violas, cellos, guitars, basses, banjos, mandolins, ukuleles, and other acoustic instruments in addition to offering violin, viola, cello, bass, guitar, banjo, mandolin, ukulele, and piano lessons.
AB Stephens is home to one of the largest selections of new and used pianos and keyboards plus they also teach music lessons near you and offer a wide range of sheet music.
Marching band accessories, electronic keyboards, half priced music, and sound equipment are provided at Madison Band Supply.
Where To Buy Guitars
For all the guitars and accessories you need check out:
- Fret Shop at 309 Jordan Ln NW
- Cigar Box Guitar at 2211 Seminole Dr SW #106
- Tangled String Studios at 2211 Seminole Dr SW
- Guitar Center at 5900 University Dr NW #A
- Gold Guns & Guitars at 7433 Hwy 72 W, Madison
Fret Shop specializes in local instrument sales, repairs, lessons, and other services.
Custom guitars, accessories, repair services, and free lessons every Saturday are available at Cigar Box.
Tangled String is a custom acoustic guitar shop providing handcrafted instruments along with guitars and mandolins by Danny Davis while also doing quality repair services.
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.
You can choose from a great selection of instruments and accessories at Gold Guns and Guitars.
Gadsden Music, The Huntsville Strings Shop, and Hallman’s Music from our other lists are good places to buy guitars in your area too.
Drum Shops Near You
Guitar Center from our previous list has a fine selection of high quality drums and some of the other instrument shops we are listing should have a small selection as well.
Instrument Repairs
Instrument repairs in Huntsville are available at:
- Southeastern Musical Services at 3308 9th Ave SW
- Hallman’s Music at 1920 Sparkman Dr NW #2
- Millennium Music at 4218 Oakwood Ave NW
Southeastern Musical Services features a large selection of high quality used brass and woodwind instruments along with cases and accessories in addition to providing repairs, ultrasonic cleaning, and rentals.
Local instrument repair services as well as a wide range of guitars, violins, cellos, harmonicas, drums, percussions, and other brass and woodwind instruments from Bach, Conn, Leblanc, King, Ludwig, Benge, Yaganisawa, Selmer, Eastman, and more are available at Hallman’s Music.
Quality repair services and piano lessons are the specialties of Millennium Music.
Instrument repair services near you are also offered at Gadsden Music, Fret Shop, Cigar Box, and Tangled String from our other lists.
Music Lessons
Level up by taking lessons at a music school in your area:
- Musicology at 2222 Governors Dr SE
- Valley Conservatory at 5650 Sanderson St NW B
- Maitland Conservatory at 5045 Memorial Pkwy NW F
- Guitar Lessons by Preston Black at 2828 Drake Ave SW
- The Madison Music Academy at 190 Lime Quarry Rd # 118, Madison
- Colors Fine Arts Center at US-72, Madison
- Kevin Lay Music Lessons at 722 Crestview Dr, Madison
Musicology offers private lessons for all popular instruments including piano, guitar, drums, violin, bass, and cello to students of all ages.
Guitar, bass, ukulele, violin, viola, percussion, piano, trumpet, French horn, trombone, baritone, tuba, and voice lessons are provided at Valley Conservatory.
The Maitland Music School specializes in nontraditional arts and music instruments and vocals, live track programs, music theory, recording, mixing, production, scoring, video editing, and other studio services.
Whether you are a beginner wanting to learn the fundamentals or an advanced player wanting to perfect your skills Guitar Lessons by Preston Black can help you expand your musical talent with top notch instructions. They offer private one on one lessons including basic chords, strumming patterns, rhythm guitar play, music theory, improvisation, soloing, songwriting, sight reading, creativity, ear training, guitar practicing strategies, and much more.
Children can take piano, ukulele, bass, and electric and acoustic guitar lessons at Madison Music Academy.
Year round private and group piano, guitar violin, and voice classes are offered at Colors Fine Arts Center.
Kevin Lay is a professional musician, recording artist, and composer offering piano, guitar, violin, cello, and songwriting lessons.
Other places in this list offering music lessons include The Huntsville Strings Shop, AB Stephens, Fret Shop, Cigar Box, and Millennium Music.
CD & Record Stores
Check out all kinds of vintage CD’s and records at these local stores for music lovers:
- Vertical House Records at 2211 Seminole Dr SW
- Maxwell’s Music at 100 Jefferson St N #108
- Black Dog Vinyl & Hifi at 8006 Old Madison Pike #18
Over 25,000 new and used vinyl records, cassettes, and CD’s in your area are sold at Vertical House Records who also offers turntables, stereo equipment, and more plus they host shows from various bands.
Huntsville Live Music Venues
Seeing a concert at Huntsville live music venues is always a good time:
- Mars Music Hall at 700 Monroe St SW
- Mark C. Smith Concert Hall at 700 Monroe St SW
- AM Booth’s Lumberyard at 108 Cleveland Ave NW
- Stove House at 3414 Governors Dr SW
- The Stem & Stein at 10871 County Line Rd #B, Madison
Mars Music Hall has an open floor plan and balcony and offers great acoustics for a variety of events ranging from concerts to comedy acts and everything in between in an intimate setting.
From Broadway and ballet to symphonies and concerts Mark C Smith Concert Hall hosts it all as well as conferences, seminars, and other events.
You can find a rental space, large patios, a restaurant, and multiple bars as well as four stages where DJ’s and various bands perform at AM Booth’s Lumberyard.
Stovehouse features multiple stages for live music by Shane Davis, Boob Keel, Calah Mikal, Aaron Bradley, and more as well as a diverse selection of eats and treats.
An impressive line up of musicians, weekly wine tastings, Friday beer tastings, and occasional taps are all available at The Stem and Stein.
Fun Restaurants With Entertainment
You can take a date or a group of friends to these restaurants with live music:
- Rhythm on Monroe at 700 Monroe St SW
- Envy Entertainment & Restaurant at 200 Oakwood Ave NW
- Hopper’s Bar & Grill at 5903 University Dr NW
- Camp at 5909 University Dr NW
- Moe’s Original BBQ at 102 St Louis St, Madison
Victoria Jones, Translee, Brandon Elder, Beasly Brothers, and Clinton Babers are among the artists that have performed at The Camp.
Moe’s Original BBQ is one of the best spots to go for live local music, football on TV, and scrumptious meals.
Bars With Live Music
There are also some bars that play live music around town:
- Voodoo Lounge at 110 Southside Square
- Maggie Meyers at 1009 Henderson Rd NW
- The Nook at 3305 Bob Wallace Ave SW
- Copper Top Bar at 200 Oakwood Ave NE #Q
- Shagnasty’s Grubbery & Pour House at 1117 Jordan Ln NW A
Voodoo Lounge is a spot for grilled food and bar drinks plus they offer excellent live music seven days a week including local artist and bands.
Amazing live music at a bar near you is hosted seven days a week at Voodoo Lounge.
Shagnasty’s hosts some of the best regional touring acts for live entertainment seven days a week. They also feature acoustic jams, karaoke nights, and many more events along with flavorful steaks, 12 widescreen TV’s, and a huge patio.
Music Festivals In Your Area
The Tangled String Music Festival goes down each June bringing an eclectic mix of Americana, blues, and other genres to Big Spring International Park featuring local and Southern artists, beers, wines, food trucks, and so much more.
In the past we have also discussed:
- Bars, Clubs & Festivals In Chattanooga
- Bars, Clubs & Festivals In Birmingham
- Bars, Clubs & Festivals In Nashville
- Bars, Clubs & Festivals In Atlanta
Enjoy The Huntsville 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 Huntsville.
