We will all be going on a deep dive into everything about music in Rochester over the next few minutes. 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.
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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 Rochester 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 Northeast if interested.
Musical Instrument Stores In Rochester
The best musical instrument stores near you would be:
- Music Lovers Shoppe at 3208 Latta Rd
- Sound Source at 161 Norris Dr
The Music Lovers Shoppe sells various instruments in your area including guitars, drums, percussions, accessories, and much more as well as lessons, rental, and repair services.
All varieties of new and used pro audio gear and accessories, guitars, keyboards, loudspeakers, mixers, and much more are sold at Sound Source.
Where To Buy Guitars
If you are specifically trying to buy a guitar or guitar accessories check out:
- Bernunzio Uptown Music at 122 East Ave
- Lehmann Stringed Instruments at 34 Elton St
- House of Guitars at 645 Titus Ave
- K-Robin Guitars at 847 S Goodman St
- Snider Guitars at 106 Westland Ave
A wide range of guitars and various string instruments are the specialty at Bernunzio Uptown Music. Lehmann is a full service shop dedicated to providing you with some of the best string instruments plus they offer customizations as well.
We mentioned Music Lovers Shoppe in the Rochester music stores list but they are also great places to buy guitars to boot.
Drum Shops Near You
Cadence Drums at 2109 Buffalo Road deals in every major brand of acoustic drums, sticks, heads and accessories, and cymbals. Another place that we have mentioned from our main list that sell high quality drums would be the Music Lovers Shoppe.
Instrument Repairs
Thomas Music at 1908 Ridge Road is a great band instrument repair shop in your area.
Music Lessons
Taking music lessons at these schools can level up your game in a hurry:
- Academy of Music & Arts at 161 Norris Dr
- Rochester’s School Guitar at 1840 Monroe Ave
- Miller School of Music at 3699 W Henrietta Rd
The Rochester Academy of Music and Arts offers electric and acoustic guitar, voice, piano, drum, violin, banjo, keyboard, and mandolin lessons. Exclusive guitar lessons are offered at Rochester’s School Guitar.
Miller School of Music is open for live and remote classes and offers private guitar and bass lessons near you for all styles, ages, and skill levels. They also have beginner and advanced theory classes as well as jazz, blues, and rock ensembles.
CD & Record Stores
Some of our favorite stores for local music lovers with lots of vintage CD’s and records are:
- Hi Fi Lounge at 1822 Monroe Ave
- Record Archive at 33 1/3 Rockwood St
- Bop Shop Records at 1460 Monroe Ave
Record and CD collections and audio components are sold at Hi Fi Lounge. Record Archive covers 13,000 square feet and features the classics and all of the latest music releases on CD and vinyl records as well as movies, audio equipment, unique gifts and toys, clothing, furniture, t shirts, souvenirs, and much more.
Some of the best used and new vinyl records in your area are available at Bop Shop Records plus they host extraordinary live performances.
Rochester Live Music Venues
These Rochester live music venues are great places to see a concert or performance:
- Water Street Music Hall at 204 N Water St
- Photo City Music Hall at 543 Atlantic Ave #2
Water Street Music Hall is a concert hall and restaurant hosting some of the most iconic performers on their large club stage. From punk and roll to EDM, burlesque, and metal Photo City Music Hall has done it all.
Restaurants With Live Music
Have a nice meal and enjoy good music at these restaurants in your area:
- Abyssinia Restaurant at 1657 Mt Hope Ave
- Johnny’s Irish Pub at 1382 Culver Rd
- Flour City Station at 170 East Ave
- Lovin’ Cup at 300 Park Point Dr
A wide range of concert genres are hosted at Abyssinia Restaurant and Bar where they also serve delicious food. Some of the area’s greatest bands have all performed at Johnny’s Irish Pub which has a unique, warm, and friendly atmosphere.
Flour City Station hosts a variety of concerts such as the Jazz Festival, East End Fest, Fringe Fest, and much more. At Lovin’ Cup you can listen to local music that crosses all genres from soft acoustic singer songwriters to full fledged bands.
Bars With Live Music
Plus there are bars that play live music too:
- Schooners Riverside Pub at 40 Marina Dr
- Rochester Beer & Park at 371 Averill Ave
- Bar Bantam at Metopolitan, S Clinton Ave
- The Beer Market at 1401 Mt Hope Ave
Live music is held throughout the week except for Mondays at Schooners Riverside Pub. Some of your favorite classic rock music concerts are hosted at Rochester Beer and Park.
Bar Bantam is one of the best live music venues near you hosting a variety of genres. A wide range of concerts for local music lovers are hosted at The Beer Market where they also offer a fine selection of beverages.
Music Festivals
The Summer Soul Music Festival at 1 Morrie Silver Way in August is a weekend long festival that is dedicated to providing great music.
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Enjoy The Rochester 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 Rochester.
