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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.   

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

Grade 3 Merit

A big shout out and well done to Matt’s violin student Audrey for achieving a merit in her grade 3

Congrats Helen & Clara

Congratulations to Matt’s students Helen and Clara for fantastic distinctions in their Trinity Grade 1 violin exams!

RNCM Place for Erika

Huge congratulations go to Ruth’s student Erika for achieving a place at the Royal Northern College of Music!

Grade 3 Clarinet

Congrats go to Jane’s student Susan for passing her grade 3 ABRSM clarinet exam this term!

Violin Distinctions

A massive well done goes to Matt’s students Bella, Larna and Adam for achieving distinctions in their grade 1 violin

Piano Merits!

A huge well done to Ruth’s students Malachai and Kaya for completing their grade 2 piano exams, passing with merit!

Grade 5 Merits!

Congratulations go to Audrey’s students Eve and Aisha who have passed their Grade 5 recorder and piano exams respectively with

Congrats Margaret!

Big well done to Ruth’s student Margaret for passing her grade 4 singing exam!

Tutors Wanted! 

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: 

  • Woodwind
  • Piano
  • Vocals
  • Cello

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

Grade 3 Merit

A big shout out and well done to Matt’s violin student Audrey for achieving a merit in her grade 3 exam!

Congrats Helen & Clara

Congratulations to Matt’s students Helen and Clara for fantastic distinctions in their Trinity Grade 1 violin exams!

RNCM Place for Erika

Huge congratulations go to Ruth’s student Erika for achieving a place at the Royal Northern College of Music!

Grade 3 Clarinet

Congrats go to Jane’s student Susan for passing her grade 3 ABRSM clarinet exam this term!

Violin Distinctions

A massive well done goes to Matt’s students Bella, Larna and Adam for achieving distinctions in their grade 1 violin exams!

Piano Merits!

A huge well done to Ruth’s students Malachai and Kaya for completing their grade 2 piano exams, passing with merit!

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.

We currently have teacher vacancies for the following instruments: 

  • Woodwind
  • Piano
  • Vocals
  • Cello

Latest News & Offers

20 hours ago
Booth's Music

Tony and Jean will be here tomorrow and the next Three Sundays to help out with all your musical needs for Xmas.

Call down and visit the shop to browse and collect sheet music, instruments and a wide range of accessories for all musicians. We also have popular gift vouchers that can be tailored for lessons or monetary amounts, they come stylishly presented and make for excellent gifts.

#musicshop #music #bolton #xmasopeninghours #Churchgate #est1832
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Tony and Jean will be here tomorrow and the next Three Sundays to help out with all your musical needs for Xmas.

Call down and visit the shop to browse and collect sheet music, instruments and a wide range of accessories for all musicians. We also have popular gift vouchers that can be tailored for lessons or monetary amounts, they come stylishly presented and make for excellent gifts.

#musicshop #music #bolton #xmasopeninghours #Churchgate #est1832
23 hours ago
Booth's Music

Call down and see us at the shop to pick up tickets for the mega Eagley Band and community choir Xmas concert, taking place next Saturday at Victoria Hall, Bolton.

It’s always a fantastic occasion and tickets just £5.00! There is parking available close to the venue.

Good luck to everybody involved in the organisation and performance. #livemusic #brassband #eagleyband #xmasconcert #christmasconcert2023 #bolton #victoriahall
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Call down and see us at the shop to pick up tickets for the mega Eagley Band and community choir Xmas concert, taking place next Saturday at Victoria Hall, Bolton.

Its always a fantastic occasion and tickets just £5.00! There is parking available close to the venue.

Good luck to everybody involved in the organisation and performance. #livemusic #brassband #eagleyband #xmasconcert #christmasconcert2023 #bolton #victoriahall
4 days ago
Booth's Music

This week, Thornleigh Salesian College is holding a production of "Legally Blonde", which is starring one of our exceptionally talented students, Nikki, in the lead role of Elle Woods.

Nikki has been attending vocal tuition here with John Leddy and is sure to bring the house down. We’d like to wish the very best of luck to all involved in the production and also hope that everybody in attendance has a fantastic time.

#legallyblonde #thornleigh #vocallessons #vocaltuition #musiclessons #musicschool #bolton #est1832
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This week, Thornleigh Salesian College is holding a production of Legally Blonde, which is starring one of our exceptionally talented students, Nikki, in the lead role of Elle Woods.

Nikki has been attending vocal tuition here with John Leddy and is sure to bring the house down. Wed like to wish the very best of luck to all involved in the production and also hope that everybody in attendance has a fantastic time. 

#legallyblonde #thornleigh #vocallessons #vocaltuition #musiclessons #musicschool #bolton #est1832

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This is lovely! I would like to say a huge thank you to John for all of the help! He is a brilliant vocal coach and has been wonderful👍

Thanks Tony Jean Colin James and thankyou so much John Leddy you are a star.

4 days ago
Booth's Music

Here we are again this morning with another very busy Rockschool exam session. Our centre is bustling with excited and some nervous candidates coming and going, there has been an exceptional level of talent so far!

All of us here at Booth’s are on hand at any time to ensure that your exam experience is as fun and rewarding as possible. Please don’t hesitate to ask if you have any questions or needs. And, of course, GOOD LUCK EVERYBODY!

#rockschool #RSLAwards #musiclessons #musicschool #musicexams #bolton #est1832 RSL Awards
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Here we are again this morning with another very busy Rockschool exam session. Our centre is bustling with excited and some nervous candidates coming and going, there has been an exceptional level of talent so far!

All of us here at Booths are on hand at any time to ensure that your exam experience is as fun and rewarding as possible. Please dont hesitate to ask if you have any questions or needs. And, of course, GOOD LUCK EVERYBODY!

#rockschool #RSLAwards #musiclessons #musicschool #musicexams #bolton #est1832 RSL Awards

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Good luck everyone 🤞🤞

5 days ago
Booth's Music

We’ve decided to have a clearance offer on any remaining SX acoustic guitars to make space for all the shiny new Xmas stock.

The SX "Dreadnought" models are going at £69.00, and the electro-acoustic version for just £99.00, while current stocks last. They’re all brand new and make for a fantastic quality beginner instrument. Come and grab a bargain Xmas present before any remaining models get snapped up!

#guitarshop #guitars #acousticguitar #sxguitars #musicshop #music #bolton #est1832
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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.

Alternatively, discover more through the links below.

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.

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.

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. 

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

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    On-Site Music Lessons

    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.

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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.

    Booths Student Instruments

    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

    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

    Repairs

    INSTRUMENT AND ELECTRONIC REPAIRS

    Conducted at our Bolton workshop, Booths Music’s instrument repair service covers everything from professional guitar setups, instrument restoration and all manner of musical instrument repairs.

    Discover our new instrument collection service

    Have your instrument picked up and returned to your address for £10.

    From £40 + Strings

    Services & Setups

    Setups, Damage, Services

    Expert Electronics Repair

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      Recording Studio

      Booths Music has an in-built recording studio, available to hire with engineer for only £34 per hour.

      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 £34 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. 

      Store & Tuition Opening Times

      TEMPORARY COVID-19 STORE TIMES

      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.

      STORE TIMES

      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.

      TUITION HOURS

      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.

      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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      info@boothsmusic.co.uk

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      01204 522908

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