Dhrithi’s Distinction!
A superb result for Audrey’s singing student Dhrithi, who earned a fantastic distinction in her grade 3 ABRSM exam, well
EST. BOLTON
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.
Here we list our students’ most recent achievements. To see the full list of outstanding results and performances, please click the link below.
A superb result for Audrey’s singing student Dhrithi, who earned a fantastic distinction in her grade 3 ABRSM exam, well
James’ student Shane deserves huge congrats, firstly for a distinction in his grade 8 drum exam, but also for being
Congrats go out to Nick’s guitar student Tobi for a fantastic merit result in his debut grade!
A special mention and a massive well done to James’ drummer and long time student Johanne for a fantastic 92%
A distinction result for Matt’s violin student Dean in his grade 3 Trinity exam, well done Dean!
Congratulations to all James’ students who have achieved their grades over xmas, including Hannah, Toby and Tristan with 2 grade
Audreys piano student Rishy has achieved his grade 3 Trinity certificate, well done Rishy!
A big shout out and congrats to Mike’s piano students Inessa and Manoug, who recently achieved and pass and merit
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.
Due to growing demand we have extra teacher vacancies for the following instruments:
Gift Vouchers, Lessons & Setups
All instruments covered one-to-one tuition
Professional setups, services & restorations
The latest from our social media
What we sell & our almost 200-year history
Ideal for singer songwriters & small groups
Here we list our students’ most recent achievements. To see the full list of outstanding results and performances, please click the link below.
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.
We currently have teacher vacancies for the following instruments:
Hi everybody, it’s Colin here.
I’m running a charity fundraiser this weekend in aid of Bolton Mountain Rescue Team, Rivington Heritage Trust and Woodland Trust – Smithills Estate. There are a few customers and friends of the shop taking part, thanks guys for getting involved.
If anybody would like to make a donation to these three worthy organisations, please follow this link – www.givewheel.com/fundraising/4695/the-three-towers-charity-funraiser-walk/
You can also follow my Moors to Mountains – Guided Adventures Facebook profile for updates of what I’m up to leading groups out and about in the hills and mountains of Britain, or head to www.moorstomountains.co.uk for more information about my professional services and upcoming guided activities.Thank you to everybody who has got involved with and so far donated towards the Three Towers charity fundraiser, taking place this Sunday in the West Pennine Moors.
We are embarking upong this 40km/25 mile hike from Ramsbottom to Horwich to raise funds for Bolton Mountain Rescue Team, Rivington Heritage Trust and Woodland Trust – Smithills Estate. If you’d like to help out these three wonderful charities, please share this post and direct anybody who may wish to donate to the GiveWheel page – www.givewheel.com/fundraising/4695/the-three-towers-charity-funraiser-walk/
The route will take us from Scottie’s Café & Tea Rooms over Peel Tower, Darwen Tower and Rivington Pike while calling at The Strawbury Duck, The Royal Arms – Tockholes, Black Dog Pub, The Pike Snack Shack and finishing at Blackedge Brewing Company Ltd. Come along to any of these venues over the course of the day to cheer us on or meet us at the end for celebratory shenanigans!
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We’re open for business!!! Today, I’ve swapped guiding in the mountains with fulfilling the supply needs of the musicians of Bolton.
Come down and see me and Grace – we’re here all day until 17:30.
Also, great to see the advertising space filling up with posters for upcoming musical events. If you’re running a gig, open mic, jam session or anything else, get a poster dropped off!
See some of you over the course of the day, COLIN!
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Have a good day. If it’s anything like it is in York atm, you’re better off indoors!
You are a trooper Colin! All jesting aside, you are brilliant as is Booths. See you soon x
Here’s a sneak peek at some used acoustic guitars that are currently in stock. Please feel free to call down any time and have a browse of our selection of instruments, or have a try for yourself in one of our private studios.
#guitarshop #guitars #musicshop #boltontowncentre #est1832
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Pair of preowned Squier electrics now on sale in the shop. There a nice Japanese Strat and a more chunky sounding Showmaster. Please feel free to come and visit us in store any time and have a closer look for yourself.
#guitarshop #squier #squierguitars #MusicShop #boltontowncentre #est1832
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Alec Martin gave us a mention last week on his "Anybody Got a Capo?" radio broadcast on BLUES RADIO UK. Also gave a spint to "Release the Kraken", a song by my old band that we played live at on of Alec’s music events a few years back. Cheers Alec! … See MoreSee Less
Anybody Got a Capo 24th August 2024
Radio show to be broadcast on Blues-Radio.UK 24th August 2024 via global Player (ask Alexa!)Three dedicated drum rooms for all styles.
Electric, acoustic, bass, classical & uke.
Any age, all styles, all exam boards covered.
Singing for fun, exams or professional work.
Expert tutors for violin, viola and more.
Availability for trumpet, cornet, trombone & more.
Saxophone, clarinet, flute lessons all covered.
Any age, all styles, all exam boards covered.
Electric, acoustic, bass, classical & uke.
Three dedicated drum rooms for all styles.
Singing for fun, exams or professional work.
Expert tutors for violin, viola and more.
Saxophone, clarinet, flute lessons all covered.
Availability for trumpet, cornet, trombone and more.
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.
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.
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.
Read through our latest student achievements at our Bolton centre as well as testimonials from musicians and customers.
Booths is proud to be an official RSL (Rockschool) exam centre, welcoming hundreds of enthusiastic candidates every year.
Read more about how our on-site music lessons work at our Bolton centre. Simply fill in the enquiry form below and we'll find a weekly day and time that works for you. These include after school times until 9pm, Saturdays and Sundays.
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.
Previously known as Talent Pool, our studio is ideal for singer songwriters, smaller groups and any project that needs a professional recording, including music, voice-over work and more. Sessions in the studio are £50 per hour with a minimum of 2 hours. If you wish to enquire, please click the read more button below where you can fill in our contact form.
MONDAY: 10:00 am – 16:00 pm
TUESDAY: CLOSED
WEDNESDAY: 10:00 am – 16:00 pm
THURSDAY: CLOSED
FRIDAY: 10:00 am – 16:00 pm
SATURDAY: 10:00 am – 16:00 pm
SUNDAY: CLOSED
Please note, lessons are only available online for the time being until in-store teaching is deemed safe to do so.
MONDAY: 10:00 am – 18:00 pm
TUESDAY: 10:00 am – 18:00 pm
WEDNESDAY: 10:00 am – 18:00 pm
THURSDAY: 10:00 am – 18:00 pm
FRIDAY: 10:00 am – 17:30 pm
SATURDAY: 09:00 am – 17:30 pm
SUNDAY: Open December 10th, 17th & 24th 2023 11:00 – 15:00
Please note, whilst the shop closes at 6pm during the week, the school however stays open until 9pm.
MONDAY: 10:00 am – 21:00 pm
TUESDAY: 10:00 am – 21:00 pm
WEDNESDAY: 10:00 am – 21:00 pm
THURSDAY: 10:00 am – 21:00 pm
FRIDAY: 10:00 am – 18:00 pm
SATURDAY: 09:00 am – 17:30 pm
SUNDAY: CLOSED
Please note, tuition closing times may vary from week to week dependent on teacher schedules.
Booths Music
17 Churchgate, Bolton, Lancashire, BL1 1HU
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info@boothsmusic.co.uk
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01204 522908