Over the next few minutes we will all be going on a deep dive into everything about music in Oklahoma City. Obviously this is a really broad topic but we will do our best to share as much info as possible while still getting you out of here quickly.
Jumping head first into the best musical instrument stores in your area seems like a logical place to start. We will even include different lists for where to buy guitars and the top drum shops in town and while some may quibble about which store should go in which list we will do our best to get things sorted out for you.
Contents
- 1 Musical Instrument Stores In Oklahoma City
- 2 Where To Buy Guitars
- 3 Drum Shops Near You
- 4 Instrument Repairs
- 5 Music Lessons
- 6 CD & Record Stores
- 7 Live Music Venues
- 8 Restaurants With Live Music
- 9 Bars With Live Music In Oklahoma City
- 10 Music Festivals In Your Area
- 11 Enjoy The Oklahoma City Local Music Scene
Where to get a broken instrument repaired will follow that up. There are many repair companies that can tune a piano, repair a guitar, or work on all varieties of band instruments.
Once all the instrument talk is out of the way we will pivot to local music classes and lessons for kids or adults before moving on to stores for music lovers that sell vintage CD’s and records. You can find numerous places to be entertained at the best concert halls and live music venues near you.
Bars and restaurants with live music will get a shout out as well. A discussion about the Oklahoma City music calendar wouldn’t be complete without mentioning some great festivals and events either.
At the end we will share a map to help you find these stores or venues, and you are all welcome to read more about the scene in some other towns around the Midwest if interested.
Musical Instrument Stores In Oklahoma City
The best musical instrument stores near you would be:
- Rawson Music at 7812 S Western Ave
- Strings Violin Shop at 5013 N Rockwell Ave
- Larsen Music at 4001 NW 63rd St
- Palen Music Center at 7701 Broadway Ext
- Gilliam Music at 2280 W Main St
- Edmond Music at 3400 S Broadway, Edmond
Fine quality guitars, bass, amps, keyboards, pro audio and church sound systems, drums, mandolins, banjos, ukuleles, harmonicas, and other instruments in your area are sold at Rawson Music where they also provide lessons and professional repairs.
Affordable access to orchestral stringed instruments for musicians of all ages and backgrounds as well as traditional repairs are provided at Strings Violin Shop.
Larsen Music sells new and used pianos, digital pianos, keyboards, drum kits, guitars, band and orchestra instruments, and print music as well as replacement parts and repairs.
You can also find local band and orchestra instruments, electric and acoustic guitars, bass, amplifiers, effects, drums, keyboards, and ukuleles at the Palen Music Center.
Edmond Music brings you some of the best pianos, guitars, drums, microphones, mixers, PA systems, and speakers at competitive prices.
Where To Buy Guitars
If you are specifically trying to buy a guitar or guitar accessories check out:
- Gear Exchange at 3401 NW 36th St
- Guitar Center at 2940 NW 59th St
Rentals and repairs near you are provided at Gear Exchange where they also sell guitars, bass, amps, keyboards, and more from well known brands.
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.
Other places that we have mentioned throughout the post that are also great places to buy guitars in OKC include Rawson Music, Edmond Music, Larsen Music, Gilliam Music, and Palen Music Center.
Drum Shops Near You
You can find high quality drums along with other instruments at Rawson Music, Edmond Music, Larsen Music, Gilliam Music, and Palen Music Center from our initial best OKC music stores list.
Instrument Repairs
You can get quality instrument repair services in Oklahoma City at:
- Meek Guitar & Mandolin Repair at 711 W Juniper Dr
- Music’s Guitar Garage at 6205 N Meridian Ave
- Lunar Music Supply at 2100 N Eastern Ave #10
Meek Guitar and Mandolin Repair services all stringed and fretted instruments with professional care and does custom adjustments.
Instruments and equipment that you won’t find elsewhere are available at Music Guitar Garage. Lunar Music Supply can handle all types of repairs and acoustic guitar restorations in your area.
Music Lessons
Taking music lessons at these schools can level up your game in a hurry:
- Maughan Studios Music School at 5829 NW 40th St
- School of Rock at 7200 N May Ave #D
- Anderson Music Studios at 6815 NW 10th St
- Red Dirt Music Academy at 12203 S Pennsylvania Ave
Maughan Studios is one of the largest music schools near you providing guitar, bass, piano, drum, ukulele, mandolin, and voice lessons. School of Rock has programs that combine one on one lessons with group band rehearsals and students can even put on live performances at venues around the region.
For over 10 years Anderson Music Studios has been providing local guitar, bass, drum, piano, and voice lessons and features three lesson rooms, a large room, two waiting areas, and a large stage room with professional sound system.
Whether you’re after drum, piano, guitar, voice, or other music lessons Red Dirt Music Academy is one of the best schools in OKC for you to enroll in.
CD & Record Stores
Some of our favorite stores for local music lovers with lots of vintage CD’s and records are:
- Vintage Stock at 7407 N May Ave
- Trolley Stop Record Shop at 1212 N Pennsylvania Ave
- Alley Records at 918 1/2 W Britton Rd
- Monkey Feet Music at 3801 N Classen Blvd
Vintage Stock buys and sells movies including blu ray, DVD’s, and 4k UHD as well as music, games, books, comics, toys, and memorabilia. Your favorite vinyl records and other hard to find treasures are sold at Monkey Feet Music.
Live Music Venues
These Oklahoma City live music venues are great places to see a concert or performance:
- 89th Street at 8911 N Western Ave
- Blue Door at 2805 N McKinley Ave
- The Criterion at 500 E Sheridan Ave
- Cowboys at 2301 S Meridian Ave
- Centennial Rodeo Opry at 2221 Exchange Ave
89th Street is an all ages live music venue in your area showcasing some of the best underground national and regional acts. In a rustic chic setting The Blue Door hosts prominent names from the music industry and encourages new and upcoming songwriters to perform on stage.
The Criterion is a 30,000 square foot venue that holds all types of events ranging from live music to concerts to fight matches and galas to luncheons. Live local country music is featured at Cowboys plus they offer ladies’ night on Thursday and indoor bull riding on Friday and Saturday.
Centennial Rodeo Opry is a 100 capacity venue with a bistro table seating and a full bar.
Restaurants With Live Music
Have a nice meal and enjoy good music at these restaurants:
- Belle Isle Restaurant & Brewery at 1900 Northwest Expy #44R
- The Manhattan at 210 Park Ave #150
- VZD’s Restaurant & Bar at 4200 N Western Ave
- Bill’s Steakhouse & Saloon South at 1013 SW 89th St
- The Jones Assembly at 901 W Sheridan Ave
- The R&J Lounge at 320 NW 10th St
Since 1995 Belle Isle Restaurant has been a lively hangout for American fare, craft beers, game nights, and live music on weekends.
Civic center concerts and other downtown events are hosted at The Manhattan OKC where they also serve food and drink specials, sandwiches, salads, appetizers, classic cocktails, wines, and craft beer in addition to being well known for their rococo crab cake.
There are two patios, event spaces, restaurant, bar, and a venue for live band performances and concerts at The Jones Assembly.
Bars With Live Music In Oklahoma City
Plus there are bars that play live music too:
- 51st Street Speakeasy at 1114 NW 51st St
- Saint’s Bar & Lounge at H, 2028, 1715 NW 16th St
- JJ’s Alley at 212 E Sheridan Ave
- Brewskeys Bar & Grill at 2600 S Meridian Ave #E
- Fuel at 222 E Sheridan Ave
JJ’s Alley is a neighborhood bar and music club near you featuring acoustic acts by popular musicians seven nights a week plus they have two patios and three different live music stages.
Music Festivals In Your Area
We will be beck soon with this info.
You may also be interested in our posts about the top:
- Record Shops In Tulsa
- Record Shops In Kansas City
- Record Shops In Wichita
- Record Shops In Dallas & Ft Worth
Enjoy The Oklahoma City Local Music Scene
Well guys, we tried cover as much as we possibly 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. Now go have fun enjoying the music in Oklahoma City.