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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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Pre-Owned Instruments Mailing List

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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. 

Full List

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%

Grade 3 Violin

A distinction result for Matt’s violin student Dean in his grade 3 Trinity exam, well done Dean!

Drum Success!

Congratulations to all James’ students who have achieved their grades over xmas, including Hannah, Toby and Tristan with 2 grade

Congrats Rishy!

Audreys piano student Rishy has achieved his grade 3 Trinity certificate, well done Rishy!

Grade 2s Done!

A big shout out and congrats to Mike’s piano students Inessa and Manoug, who recently achieved and pass and merit

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

Inspiring music in Bolton since 1832

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Gift Vouchers, Lessons & Setups

Music Lessons

All instruments covered one-to-one tuition

Instrument Repairs

Professional setups, services & restorations

News & Offers

The latest from our social media

The Shop & History

What we sell & our almost 200-year history

Recording Studio

Ideal for singer songwriters & small groups

Pre-Owned Instruments Mailing List

Be First in the queue with our used instruments mailingn list. When something new comes through the door, you’ll hear about it first.

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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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!

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% Distinction in his final grade exam!

Grade 3 Violin

A distinction result for Matt’s violin student Dean in his grade 3 Trinity exam, well done Dean!

Drum Success!

Congratulations to all James’ students who have achieved their grades over xmas, including Hannah, Toby and Tristan with 2 grade 4s and 6 respectively.
Full List

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

Booth's Music
2 days ago
Booth's Music

From all of us here at Booth’s, we want to wish the best of luck to guitar tutor Lee Meadows and his lovely wife Savannah.

Lee has taught with us here at Booth’s Music for over fifteen years and has been a really important member of the team. It’s been an absolute pleasure to work alongside Lee and although it’s sad to see him go, he and Savannah have an exciting future ahead in New York and wherever life takes them next. Thank you for everything Lee and hope our paths will cross again. … See MoreSee Less

From all of us here at Booths, we want to wish the best of luck to guitar tutor Lee Meadows and his lovely wife Savannah. Lee has taught with us here at Booths Music for over fifteen years and has been a really important member of the team. Its been an absolute pleasure to work alongside Lee and although its sad to see him go, he and Savannah have an exciting future ahead in New York and wherever life takes them next. Thank you for everything Lee and hope our paths will cross again.
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Well done Lee! Enjoy! Nicole xxx

Best of luck! Thomas will miss your lessons!

Good luck and all the best from John and me

The smooooooothest guitar player i know!

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3 days ago
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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! … See MoreSee Less

Hi everybody, its Colin here. Im 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 - https://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 Im 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.
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Booth's Music
1 week ago
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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! … See MoreSee Less

Were open for business!!! Today, Ive swapped guiding in the mountains with fulfilling the supply needs of the musicians of Bolton. Come down and see me and Grace - were here all day until 17:30. Also, great to see the advertising space filling up with posters for upcoming musical events. If youre 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!Image attachment
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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

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1 week ago
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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 … See MoreSee Less

Heres 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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2 weeks ago
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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 … See MoreSee Less

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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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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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.

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. 

Achievements and Testimonials

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. 

EXAM CENTRE

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

    Read more about our stock and history.

    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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    Booths Student Instruments

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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

    Recording Studio

    Booths Music has an in-built recording studio, available to hire with engineer for only £50 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 £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. 

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    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.

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    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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