The local music scene in Munich will be broken down in full detail for 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 Munich 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 Germany at that link.
Munich Musical Instrument Stores
Some of the best musical instrument stores near you would be:
- Obertonhaus at Pestalozzistr. 30
- Pro Music Tools at Sudetendeutschestr. 8a
- Hieber Lindberg at Sonnenstr. 15
- Grunert Musical Instruments at Holzapfelstr. 4
Obertonhaus offers a special selection of musical instruments in your area rich in overtones like gongs, didgeridoos, and over 3,000 singing bowls among others.
Some of the instruments provided at Pro Music Tools include guitars, basses, drums, rocking sound systems, and more from brands like Focusrite, Presfacebonus, Yamaha, and Steinberg.
There’s a wide assortment of sound equipment and musical instruments in Munich sold at Hieber Lindberg including guitars, basses, pianos, digital pianos, synthesizers, keyboards, drums, percussions, string, PA and sound reinforcements, microphones, pre amps, lighting technology, recording, DJ equipment, sheet music, wind instruments, music stands, and more.
In addition to providing local repair and rental services Grunert Musical Instruments also sells violins, violas, cellos, and bass instruments.
Where To Buy Guitars
For all the guitars and accessories you need check out:
- MJ Guitars at Pariser Str. 32
- Folkladen at Einsteinstr. 123
- Tone Nirvana at Albrechtstr. 2
MJ Guitars sells electric and acoustic guitars near you along with basses, amplifiers, effects, and all guitar accessories.
Folkladen has been selling guitars from top brands like Martins, Gibsons, Epiphones, Guilds, Kentuckys, Deerings, Vegas, and many other brands for more than 40 years.
Head to Tone Nirvana for their wide range of carefully selected and professionally adjusted vintage, pre owned, and boutique guitars, basses, amplifiers, and high quality accessories.
Other places that we have mentioned throughout the post that are a great place to buy guitars in your area are Hieber Lindberg and Pro Music Tools.
Drum Shops Near You
We have previously mentioned that Hieber Lindberg and Pro Music Tools from the musical instrument stores list are also great options to buy drums in Munich.
Instrument Repairs
Instrument repairs in Munich are available at:
- Munich Guitar Company at Franziskanerstr. 49
- Mr. Franz Josef Traut at Rumfordstr. 18
- Musik Hartwig at Lindenschmitstr. 31
Mr. Franz Josef Traut is a good option for woodwind and brass instrument sales, repairs, maintenance, and restoration.
Musik Hartwig offers a fine and handpicked selection of classical and Western guitars, zithers, and dulcimers for beginners to advanced class and they are a good option for repairs too.
Music Lessons
Level up by taking lessons at a music school in your area:
- Music Academy at Tumblingerstr. 21
- Klavierstunde at Prinzregentenstr. 72
- Musikakademie at Fürstenrieder Str. 147
There are various lessons at Music Academy including vocals, guitars, drums, piano, and early musical education.
Classical and jazz piano lessons near you are available at Klavierstunde for beginners and advanced learners of all ages.
At Musikakademie there are local lessons in piano, keyboard, guitar, saxophone, clarinet, recorder, and drums as well as voice lessons in classical, modern, or jazz plus bouzouki and they also have basic musical training or band workshops.
CD & Record Stores
Check out all kinds of vintage CD’s and records at these local stores for music lovers:
- Best Records Vinyl at Theresienstr. 46
- Optimal Records at Kolosseumstr. 6
Best Records Vinyl provides far more than 20,000 titles, LP records, singles, and Maxis.
You can find multiple music genres at the Optimal Records in Munich like pop or rock, hip hop, avant-garde or experimental, new wave, punk, herb, reggae, drum, bass, disco, soul, funk, classical, and all other electronic music from ambient to techno.
Munich Live Music Venues
Seeing a concert at Munich live music venues is always a good time:
- Corleone- Neuland at Sendlinger-Tor-Platz 7
- Muffatwerk at Zellstr. 4
- Philharmonie am Gasteig at Rosenheimer Str. 5
- Olympiahalle at Olympiapark, Spiridon-Louis-Ring 21
- Freiheitshalle at Rainer-Werner-Fassbinder-Platz 1
Corleone- Neuland is a go to place for creative people, artists, and interested parties where art presentations, music, readings, ministry for various matters, and more are showcased.
Muffatwerk features popular bands from national and local acts performing all music genres.
With a capacity of up to 15,500 spectators Olympic Stadium is a great place to see concerts by top international acts.
Fun Restaurants With Entertainment
You can take a date or a group of friends to these restaurants with live music:
- Kennedy’s Bar & Restaurant at Sendlinger-Tor-Platz 11
- Rattlesnake Saloon at Schneeglöckchenstr. 89b
- Hofbräu am Gerner at Hanebergstr. 1
- La Tasca Flamenca at Mettinghstr. 2
- Lehel Bar Food Club at Karl-Scharnagl-Ring 6-8
A variety of international foods, freshly tapped beers, and Irish whiskey in addition to daily live music near you and top sports coverage from around the world are offered at Kennedy’s.
Rattlesnake Saloon provides nightly live music, savory new American fare, and modern cocktails.
One of the premier places to let yourself be pampered with excellent dishes, cocktails, and live music in Munich far away from everyday life is at Lehel Bar Food Club.
Bars With Live Music
There are also some bars that play live music around town:
- Pusser’s at Falkenturmstr. 9
- Kongress Bar at Theresienhöhe 15
- Hide Out at Volkartstr. 22
- Jazzbar Vogler at Rumfordstr. 17
- Bar Gabányi at Beethovenpl. 2
- Music-Club at Margot-Kalinke-Str. 3
Pusser’s offersmix classic drinks and cocktails, spicy bar food, and live piano music.
You can visit The Kongress Bar where they offer a music program that changes weekly ranging from 1950’s music to live jazz.
There are live concerts with well known and local unplugged bands, duos, or songwriters performing at Hide Out in their rustic cellar bar.
Live music from jazz to funk to Latin with national and international stars are featured at Jazzbar Vogler.
There’s live music performance at Bar Gabányi featuring some of the best bands.
Music Festivals In Your Area
Wutzrock in August is a great music festival we are sure most of you would enjoy.
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Enjoy The Munich 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 your area so 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 Munich.
