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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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Call down and visit us in store to browse or ask advice on a wide range of musical gift ideas to suit all musicians and budgets. 

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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We are actively looking for new tutors to join the team here at Booth’s Music with a view to starting immediately. With the busy January intake, waiting lists for some instrument are now getting quite extensive. Please call 01204522908 or email info@boothsmusic.co.uk for more details.

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We are actively looking for new tutors to join the team here at Booths Music with a view to starting immediately. With the busy January intake, waiting lists for some instrument are now getting quite extensive. Please call 01204522908 or email info@boothsmusic.co.uk for more details. #musiclessons #musictuition #musicschool #music #boltontowncentre #bolton #est1832
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Here are a few items up for grabs that have been used in our studio. There are signs of wear and some cosmetic parts missing but all function as they should and are available for rock bottom clearance prices. … See MoreSee Less

Here are a few items up for grabs that have been used in our studio. There are signs of wear and some cosmetic parts missing but all function as they should and are available for rock bottom clearance prices.Image attachmentImage attachment+1Image attachment
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Hiya does the rack for the guitars go on the wall??

I want to buy the keyboard stand. Do I just come to store?

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Booth's Music Booth’s Music is at Booth’s Music.
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CURRENT PIANO LESSON AVAILABILITY as of 12:30 on Thursday 9th January. Click now to book or enquire – www.boothsmusic.co.uk/#homeenquiry .

We have a large team of specific piano tutors offering lessons to students of all ages and abilities. Whether you are a total beginner or a more accomplished pianist, our experienced and enthusiastic tutors are dedicated to providing a rewarding and productive experience. All major exam boards are supported up to grade eight, and it is possible to learn any musical style.

Because we have so many piano tutors, there is actually quite a bit of availability, although PEAK TIME slots are getting booked up with the busy January intake.

There are also a handful of slots where you could benefit from our January special offer – book 3 x OFF PEAK (green) sessions for just £50.00.

To make a booking enquiry, please click www.boothsmusic.co.uk/#homeenquiry, call 01204 522 908 or email lessons@boothsmusic.co.uk.

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CURRENT PIANO LESSON AVAILABILITY as of 12:30 on Thursday 9th January. Click now to book or enquire - www.boothsmusic.co.uk/#homeenquiry . We have a large team of specific piano tutors offering lessons to students of all ages and abilities. Whether you are a total beginner or a more accomplished pianist, our experienced and enthusiastic tutors are dedicated to providing a rewarding and productive experience. All major exam boards are supported up to grade eight, and it is possible to learn any musical style. Because we have so many piano tutors, there is actually quite a bit of availability, although PEAK TIME slots are getting booked up with the busy January intake. There are also a handful of slots where you could benefit from our January special offer - book 3 x OFF PEAK (green) sessions for just £50.00. To make a booking enquiry, please click www.boothsmusic.co.uk/#homeenquiry, call 01204 522 908 or email lessons@boothsmusic.co.uk. #musiclessons #musictuition #guitarlessons #guitartuition #musicexams #guitarexams #musicschool #music #boltontowncentre #est1832
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CURRENT GUITAR LESSON AVAILABILITY as of 12:30 on Wednesday 8th January. Book now – www.boothsmusic.co.uk/#homeenquiry .

Guitar tuition is available for all ages, abilities and styles. Whether you are a total beginner or would like to improve your existing playing technique, our experienced and enthusiastic tutors are dedicated to providing a rewarding and productive experience. All major exam boards are supported.

As you can see from this infographic, most of our peak time slots during the week are fully subscribed. However, there is plenty of availability later on a Saturday afternoon.

There is plenty of opportunity to benefit from our January special offer – book 3 x OFF PEAK (green) sessions for just £50.00.

To submit a booking enquiry, please click boothsmusic.co.uk/#homeenquiry, call 01204 522 908 or email lessons@boothsmusic.co.uk.

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CURRENT GUITAR LESSON AVAILABILITY as of 12:30 on Wednesday 8th January. Book now - www.boothsmusic.co.uk/#homeenquiry . Guitar tuition is available for all ages, abilities and styles. Whether you are a total beginner or would like to improve your existing playing technique, our experienced and enthusiastic tutors are dedicated to providing a rewarding and productive experience. All major exam boards are supported. As you can see from this infographic, most of our peak time slots during the week are fully subscribed. However, there is plenty of availability later on a Saturday afternoon. There is plenty of opportunity to benefit from our January special offer - book 3 x OFF PEAK (green) sessions for just £50.00. To submit a booking enquiry, please click https://boothsmusic.co.uk/#homeenquiry, call 01204 522 908 or email lessons@boothsmusic.co.uk. #musiclessons #musictuition #guitarlessons #guitartuition #musicexams #guitarexams #musicschool #music #boltontowncentre #est1832
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CURRENT DRUM LESSON AVAILABILITY as of 15:30 on Tuesday 7th January. Book now – www.boothsmusic.co.uk/#homeenquiry .

Guitar tuition is available for all ages, abilities and styles. Whether you are a total beginner or would like to improve your existing playing technique, our experienced and enthusiastic tutors are dedicated to providing a rewarding and productive experience. All major exam boards are supported.

As you can see from this infographic, most of our peak time slots during the week are fully subscribed. However, there is plenty of availability later on a Saturday afternoon.

There is plenty of opportunity to benefit from our January special offer – book 3 x OFF PEAK (green) sessions for just £50.00.

To submit a booking enquiry, please click boothsmusic.co.uk/#homeenquiry, call 01204 522 908 or email lessons@boothsmusic.co.uk.

#musiclessons #musictuition #guitarlessons #guitartuition #musicexams #guitarexams #musicschool #music #boltontowncentre #est1832

Demand for tuition has skyrocketed and this is literally all the free spaces that we have left across our team of tutors.

If you are interested in booking one of the PEAK TIME slots, please click boothsmusic.co.uk/#homeenquiry, call 01204 522 908 or email lessons@boothsmusic.co.uk today to avoid disappointment. These popular times are likely to get taken very quickly.

To take advantage of our January special offer and pre book 3 x sessions for £50.00, take a look over the off peak Monday to Friday slots that are available between 10:30 and 16:30 or 20:00 and 21:00.

Professional tuition is available for all ages, abilities and styles. Whether you are a total beginner or would like to improve your existing playing technique, our experienced and enthusiastic tutors are dedicated to providing a rewarding and productive experience. All major exam boards are supported.

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CURRENT DRUM LESSON AVAILABILITY as of 15:30 on Tuesday 7th January. Book now - www.boothsmusic.co.uk/#homeenquiry . Guitar tuition is available for all ages, abilities and styles. Whether you are a total beginner or would like to improve your existing playing technique, our experienced and enthusiastic tutors are dedicated to providing a rewarding and productive experience. All major exam boards are supported. As you can see from this infographic, most of our peak time slots during the week are fully subscribed. However, there is plenty of availability later on a Saturday afternoon. There is plenty of opportunity to benefit from our January special offer - book 3 x OFF PEAK (green) sessions for just £50.00. To submit a booking enquiry, please click https://boothsmusic.co.uk/#homeenquiry, call 01204 522 908 or email lessons@boothsmusic.co.uk. #musiclessons #musictuition #guitarlessons #guitartuition #musicexams #guitarexams #musicschool #music #boltontowncentre #est1832 Demand for tuition has skyrocketed and this is literally all the free spaces that we have left across our team of tutors. If you are interested in booking one of the PEAK TIME slots, please click https://boothsmusic.co.uk/#homeenquiry, call 01204 522 908 or email lessons@boothsmusic.co.uk today to avoid disappointment. These popular times are likely to get taken very quickly. To take advantage of our January special offer and pre book 3 x sessions for £50.00, take a look over the off peak Monday to Friday slots that are available between 10:30 and 16:30 or 20:00 and 21:00. Professional tuition is available for all ages, abilities and styles. Whether you are a total beginner or would like to improve your existing playing technique, our experienced and enthusiastic tutors are dedicated to providing a rewarding and productive experience. All major exam boards are supported. #musiclessons #musictuition #DrumLessons #drumtuition #musicexams #drumexams #musicschool #music #boltontowncentre #est1832
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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.

Nyle’s Distinction!

Jade’s pupil Nyle smashed his grade 3 ABRSM piano exam, passing with a well earned distinction. Well done Nyle!

Kaya’s Merit!

A massive well done to Ruth’s student Kaya for a achieving a merit in her grade 3 piano exam!

Elsie & Dirava

A huge shout out to Ruth’s students Elsie & Dirava for recent distinctions in grade 1 musical theatre and grade 3 singing exams respectively!

Well Done Grace!

A big shout out to Audrey’s pupil Grace for recently passing her grade 6 piano exam!
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Dhrithi’s Distinction!

A superb result for Audrey’s singing student Dhrithi, who earned a fantastic distinction in her grade 3 ABRSM exam, well done Dhrithi!

Congrat Shane!

James’ student Shane deserves huge congrats, firstly for a distinction in his grade 8 drum exam, but also for being accepted into the Royal Northern College of Music!
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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. 

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Nyle’s Distinction!

Jade’s pupil Nyle smashed his grade 3 ABRSM piano exam, passing with a well earned distinction. Well done Nyle!

Kaya’s Merit!

A massive well done to Ruth’s student Kaya for a achieving a merit in her grade 3 piano exam!

Elsie & Dirava

A huge shout out to Ruth’s students Elsie & Dirava for recent distinctions in grade 1 musical theatre and grade

Well Done Grace!

A big shout out to Audrey’s pupil Grace for recently passing her grade 6 piano exam!

Dhrithi’s Distinction!

A superb result for Audrey’s singing student Dhrithi, who earned a fantastic distinction in her grade 3 ABRSM exam, well

Congrat Shane!

James’ student Shane deserves huge congrats, firstly for a distinction in his grade 8 drum exam, but also for being

Guitar success!

Congrats go out to Nick’s guitar student Tobi for a fantastic merit result in his debut grade!

Grade 8 92%

A special mention and a massive well done to James’ drummer and long time student Johanne for a fantastic 92%

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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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