Today we will try to fill you in on everything we know about music in Istanbul. 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 Istanbul. 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.
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Up next we will get into where to go for quality instrument repair around town. 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 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. Here at YourLocalMusicScene we don’t like to ramble so we better get going.
Musical Instrument Stores In Istanbul
When you want to go to one of the best musical instrument stores in Istanbul head to:
- Sala Music
- LA-FA Musical Instruments
- Megan Electronic Musical Instruments
- Esperanto Musical Instruments Outlets
- Zuhal Müzik Uniq
- Info Music Shop
- Naturel Muzik
- Senkop Müzik Aletleri
- Stage Music
You can find a variety of high quality Turkish and Persian instruments at Sala Music. Instruments and all music related equipment from all brands are sold at LA-FA where they also provide studio installations as well as piano rentals for programs and live performances.
Megan Electronic has been selling musical instruments in your area since 1985. You can buy quality instruments, equipment, and accessories from endless brands at Esperanto and even take local guitar, piano, and baglama classes. Students of all ages and levels can now take classes at Zuhal Müzik Uniq where rental, repair, and restoration services for woodwind and digital instruments and equipment are also provided.
Info Music Shop sells thousands of products including professional audio, video, DJ, and lighting systems from dozens of various brands. Both Senkop and Stage Music are great places to buy high quality instruments near you.
Where To Buy Guitars
If you are specifically trying to buy a guitar or guitar accessories check out:
- Rock Shop
- Guitar Workshop
- Miller Guitars
- Matt Guitars
- Harmony Guitar Musical Instruments
- Dore Music
- Zuhal Müzik
- Zihni Muzik
Miller designs and manufactures handcrafted guitars using fine woods and quality materials.
Drum Shops Near You
And for the best drum shops in your area:
Instrument Repair
You can get quality instrument repairs at:
You can have your instruments repaired at Zuhal Müzik Uniq from our first list too.
Music Lessons
You will probably improve your skills by taking music lessons at:
- Besiktas Muzik Merkezi
- Oğuz Abadan Music and Arts Technology Center
- Guitar Course
- Beylikdüzü Music Academy
- Ghost Müzik Akademi
- Melis High Music & Art Studio
You can also get lessons at Drum Club, Esperanto, and Zuhal Müzik Uniq from some of our other lists.
CD & Record Stores
Our favorite local stores for music lovers with lots of vintage CD’s and records are:
Opus3a offers a large selection of jazz, pop, rock, ballet, opera, traditional, and classical Turkish music. New and used records, players, CD’s, DVD’s, cassettes, and magazines from the 1960’s, 1970’s, 1980’s, and 1990’s are available at Berk Plak.
Istanbul Live Music Venues
These Istanbul live music venues are great places to see a concert or performance:
Restaurants With Live Music
These restaurants with live music in your area can be a lot of fun:
Beco’s Restaurant & Bar has a heated patio that is great for special events and serves rare appetizers as well as international and Turkish cuisines with live local music.
Bars With Live Music
Plus there are bars that play live music too:
- 37 Sultan Music Hall
- Nardis Jazz Club
- Social Jazz Bar’ Pub
- Peyote Istanbul
- Authentic Bar Songs
- The Wall Bar
Music Festivals In Your Area
The Nilufer Music Festival is a lot of fun and if you have any other music festivals near you to let us know about please tell us in the comments, thanks.
You may also be interested in these posts on:
- Live Music Venues In Sofia
- Live Music Venues In Athens
- Live Music Venues In Bucharest
- Live Music Venues In Kiev
Enjoy The Istanbul 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 Istanbul we hope you enjoy yourself.
