Guitar success!
Congrats go out to Nick’s guitar student Tobi for a fantastic merit result in his debut grade!
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.
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
A huge well done goes to Jane’s piano student Lily for passing her grade 1 ABRSM piano exam!
Congratulations to Audrey’s singing student Eesha for a fantastic Merit result in her grade 5 Trinity singing exam!
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:
Up and coming band Florentenes have been busy recording some of their material at the legendary Rockfield Studios. Be sure to check them out later this month at Boltstock 2024. Excellent work lads, can’t wait to hear the tracks. … See MoreSee Less
The March Rotosound Music Strings promotions continue. It’s great to see so many guitars of all shapes and sizes coming through the workshop and leaving in a much better state than they arrived.
Alongside the special prices this month, Will is offering to collect and deliver any instruments that might be in need of a set up or any other repair work. If you struggle to find the time to get in to see us, or don’t have the means, please call 01204522908 or message any of our social media profiles to discuss further.
#musicrepairs #guitarsetup #guitarrepair #instrumentrepair #luthier #musicshop #music #bolton #est1832
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Hi Does this include amps and speakers? Thanks.
Two very nice "Jazzers" in stock at the moment, in the form of Loar and Gretsch types. Feel free to call down and have a closer inspection should you be in the market for a nice, classy guitar. #jazzguitar #ElectricGuitar #gretsch #LOAR #guitarshop #musicshop #jazz #bolton #est1832 … See MoreSee Less
Love that LOAR
I like them
Superb for hard rock, metal and goth too….🤘👍
The gretch looks lovely
This Friday, there’s a fundraising gig taking place at The Roundhouse Rocks in aid of Bolton Hospice starring some of our pupils, customers and personal friends.
Heading the bill is Clouds and Errors, there’s also Fozz and Andy (of The Jade Assembly fame), and Roadsignn.
Tickets are £15.00, or you can pay on the door and everybody gets a free Carrs Pasties on entry.
Get down and support this worthy cause!
#livemusic #boltonmusic #bolton #boltonhospice #charitygig
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Only a few weeks to go now until Boltstock at The Roundhouse Rocks. Tickets are available here at the shop, please call down and pick yours up or visit www.eventim-light.com/uk/a/65b77f059b4f3276aa8e5628/e/65b781fcd36ce30fba145d94?lang=en&fbclid=IwA… to purchase online. All proceeds are in aid of Bolton Hospice.
There’s a top lineup of bands including Florentenes, F3INT, Violet Club and ambrosia band. Last year was a fantastic turn out and really good atmosphere, we are very much looking forward to attending.
#livemusic #Bolton #boltonhospice #bands #musicscene #boltonmusic #boltstock
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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