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EST. BOLTON

Inspiring Music Since 1832

Inspiring music for almost 200 years, Booths has seen music influenced from the classical and romantic periods through jazz, dance band and into modern times. We have guided thousands of students and musicians into a lifetime of musical enjoyment either through the scores of dedicated tutors or from retail sales.

With the added introduction of online tutoring to our popular on-site service, we endeavour to be no less committed to provide you with the benefit of our experience in fulfilling your own personal musical journey.   

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Inspiring music for almost 200 years, Booths has seen music influenced from the classical and romantic periods through jazz, dance band and into modern times. We have guided thousands of students and musicians into a lifetime of musical enjoyment either through the scores of dedicated tutors or from retail sales.

With the added introduction of online tutoring to our popular on-site service, we endeavour to be no less committed to provide you with the benefit of our experience in fulfilling your own personal musical journey.   

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Booth's Music Booth’s Music is at Booth’s Music.
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If you are hoping to attend the Eagley Band Spring Concert on Saturday, there are just fifteen tickets left here at Booth’s Music. Please call down and grab yours to avoid disappointment. Cash sales only. … See MoreSee Less

If you are hoping to attend the Eagley Band Spring Concert on Saturday, there are just fifteen tickets left here at Booths Music. Please call down and grab yours to avoid disappointment. Cash sales only.
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If you need ticket the band still have a few so drop us a message and we can arrange for collection on the evening

Booth's Music Booth’s Music is at Booth’s Music.
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Saffron has been settling in very well here at Booth’s Music with a number of keen vocal students signing up for lessons.

There are still a few slots that you can book on Mondays at 16:30, 17:00, 19:00 and 19:30. If you’d like to enquire further or sign yourself or your child up for tuition, please email lessons@boothsmusic.co.uk or call 01204522908.

These spaces will get snapped up quickly.

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Saffron has been settling in very well here at Booths Music with a number of keen vocal students signing up for lessons. There are still a few slots that you can book on Mondays at 16:30, 17:00, 19:00 and 19:30. If youd like to enquire further or sign yourself or your child up for tuition, please email lessons@boothsmusic.co.uk or call 01204522908. These spaces will get snapped up quickly. #MusicLessons #musictuition #musicschool #vocallessons #vocaltutor #voicecoaching #boltontowncentre #est1832
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Please head to boothsmusic.co.uk/#homeenquiry to enquire or book yourself or your child in for drum lessons with one of our professional, enthusiastic and experience tutors.

Drum tuition is popular with all ages with a whole range of different styles being covered at any ability level. Graded exams are also offered across the popular boards.

You can submit an enquiry any time via lessons@boothsmusic.co.uk or give us a call at 01204522908 to discuss further.

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Please head to https://boothsmusic.co.uk/#homeenquiry to enquire or book yourself or your child in for drum lessons with one of our professional, enthusiastic and experience tutors. Drum tuition is popular with all ages with a whole range of different styles being covered at any ability level. Graded exams are also offered across the popular boards. You can submit an enquiry any time via lessons@boothsmusic.co.uk or give us a call at 01204522908 to discuss further. #drumlessons #drumteacher #drumtutorial #drumtuition #MusicLessons #musicschool #musictuition #rockschool #drums #drumming #boltontowncentre #est1832
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Our ever popular sheet music carry cases are back in stock in a range of attractive colours. Please ask a member of staff if you’d like to pick one up next time you are visiting for a lesson.

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Our ever popular sheet music carry cases are back in stock in a range of attractive colours. Please ask a member of staff if youd like to pick one up next time you are visiting for a lesson. #musicshop #MusicSchool #musiclessons #est1832 #boltontowncentre #music
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Student Achievements

Here we list our students’ most recent achievements. To see the full list of outstanding results and performances, please click the link below.

Well done Clara!

Another great result among Rosa’s students, this time for Clara for achieving a distinction in her grade 2 Trinity violin exam!

Drumming Success

A massive well done to James’ drum students Ava and Jonathan for earning merits in their grade 3 Rockschool exams!

Grade 2 Merit

We send our congrats to Rosa’s student Joshua for a well earned merit in his grade 2 violin exam!

Congrats Katie!

Huge congratulations go out to Audrey’s student Katie for completing her vocal grades, earning a merit in her RSL grade 8 vocal exam!

Grade 2 Merit!

Congratulations go out to Rosa’s violin student Thomas for achieving a high merit in his Trinity grade 2 exam!

Allegra’s Grade 5

Jade’s piano student Allegra moves onto the next level after the fantastic achievement of passing her grade 5 ABRSM exam!
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TEACHING OPPORTUNITIES

If you are interested in joining the tuition team here at Booths and being part of the shops’s near 200 year history, please feel free to drop in for a chat or send your CV over to info@boothsmusic.co.uk.

Music Lessons at Booths

If you already know your chosen instrument and simply want to check availability, either phone us on 01204 522908 or fill in the enquiry form below.

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Drums

Three dedicated drum rooms for all styles.

Guitar

Electric, acoustic, bass, classical & uke.

Piano

Any age, all styles, all exam boards covered.

Vocals

Singing for fun, exams or professional work.

Strings

Expert tutors for violin, viola and more.

Brass

Availability for trumpet, cornet, trombone & more.

Woodwind

Saxophone, clarinet, flute lessons all covered.

Piano

Any age, all styles, all exam boards covered.

Guitar

Electric, acoustic, bass, classical & uke.

Drums

Three dedicated drum rooms for all styles.

Vocals

Singing for fun, exams or professional work.

Strings

Expert tutors for violin, viola and more.

Woodwind

Saxophone, clarinet, flute lessons all covered.

Brass

Availability for trumpet, cornet, trombone and more.

How does it work?

Read more about the tuition process here at Booths, what to consider and how to book in for music lessons in store or online. Click the icon above to read more. 

What do we teach?

We teach all popular instruments in various styles. All lessons at Booths are one-to-one to provide maximum productivity. All exam boards covered. Click the icon above to read more. 

Meet the team

Read through all the individual profiles of over 30 enthusiastic and experienced music tutors across all instruments as well as the staff here at Booths. Click the icon above to read more. 

STUDENT INSTRUMENTS & MUSIC

Discover our own Booths Music range of student guitars, brass, woodwind and violins and see what sheet music we have in stock. 

EXAM CENTRE

Booths is proud to be an official RSL (Rockschool) exam centre, welcoming hundreds of enthusiastic candidates every year.

Student Achievements

Here we list our students’ most recent achievements. To see the full list of outstanding results and performances, please click the link below. 

Full List

Well done Clara!

Another great result among Rosa’s students, this time for Clara for achieving a distinction in her grade 2 Trinity violin

Drumming Success

A massive well done to James’ drum students Ava and Jonathan for earning merits in their grade 3 Rockschool exams!

Morgan’s Distinction

A fantastic result for Carl’s student Morgan, who recently achieved a distinction in his grade 2 piano exam, congrats Morgan!

Grade 2 Merit

We send our congrats to Rosa’s student Joshua for a well earned merit in his grade 2 violin exam!

Congrats Katie!

Huge congratulations go out to Audrey’s student Katie for completing her vocal grades, earning a merit in her RSL grade

Grade 2 Merit!

Congratulations go out to Rosa’s violin student Thomas for achieving a high merit in his Trinity grade 2 exam!

Allegra’s Grade 5

Jade’s piano student Allegra moves onto the next level after the fantastic achievement of passing her grade 5 ABRSM exam!

Grade 6 Passed!

A huge well done to Audrey’s piano student Hiu Yan Fan for achieving her Trinity grade 6!

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    The Shop

    Discover more about BOOTHS

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    The UK's oldest music retailer in the same family since 1832

    Booths Music shop is situated on Churchgate in Bolton and has been one of Bolton’s leading musical instrument shops since 1832. It was Mr. James Booth, who is the great, great, great, great grandfather of the present owners who originally founded the music shop. His passion for music has been passed down through the generations and to all our expert staff and music tutors.

    Our music shop stocks a wide range of new and preowned musical instruments and accessories from guitar tutor books, banjo’s and electric violins to guitars, brass and woodwind instruments. We also have a workshop instore and can help with all musical instrument repairs and restoriations including professional guitar set ups.

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    Student Guitar Range

    These new products are of good quality and will see you a student happily through to intermediate level.

    From £75.00

    Booths Woodwind Instruments

    Discover our range of woodwind instruments including student saxophones, flutes and clarinets. 

    From £159

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    Student, Intermediate & Advanced Violins

    Upon delivery, all sizes of beginner violins are taken to the workroom where each and every one is individually set up.

    From £99

    Booths Brass Instruments

    Perfect for the beginner brass player, discover our individually-checked trumpets and cornets. 

    From £179

    Brass Student Instruments

    STORE TIMES

    MONDAY: 10:00 – 18:00

    TUESDAY: 10:00 – 18:00

    WEDNESDAY: 10:00 – 18:00

    THURSDAY: 10:00 – 18:00

    FRIDAY: 10:00 – 17:30

    SATURDAY: 09:00 – 17:30

    SUNDAY: CLOSED FOR TUITION ONLY

    Please note, whilst the shop closes at 6pm during the week, the school however stays open until 9pm.

    TUITION HOURS

    MONDAY: 10:00 – 21:00

    TUESDAY: 10:00 – 21:00

    WEDNESDAY: 10:00 – 21:00

    THURSDAY: 10:00 – 21:00

    FRIDAY: 10:00 – 18:00

    SATURDAY: 09:00 – 17:30

    SUNDAY: TUITION ONLY 11:00 – 16:00

    Please note, tuition closing times may vary from week to week dependent on teacher schedules.

    GET IN TOUCH

    For any general enquiries please fill in the form below, call 01204 522908 or come in store.

    Booths Music
    17 Churchgate, Bolton, Lancashire, BL1 1HU 

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