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:
There is an opportunity for a violin tutor to come on board with us here at Booth’s Music.
The correct applicant should have previous teaching experience and be familiar with recognised exam boards, especially Trinity from initial to at least grade six. This position comes with a large number of existing pupils spread over three days and there will be a massive influx of new pupils at the start of the new term.
If you might be interested in the role, please email your CV over to info@boothsmusic.co.uk. We ask that any applicants are able to start by the first week in September, with a possible shadowing period in late August, and commt to offering tuition for the foreseeable future. There is a mixture of ages, from young children to reitred adults with all abilities. Most pupils are working towards exam grades.
Thank you for reading and do please feel free to share far and wide so we can reach any individuals who would benefit from this career opportunity.
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Hello everybody,
Unfortunately, there has been a change in parking rules at the Parish Church and so students and parents having lessons at Booth’s Music are no longer able to use the grounds for free parking on Saturdays.
There are 38 spaces available 200 metres away from our front door on Churchgate, maximum stay 2 hours. This is placed at £1.20 for an hour or £1.80 for up to 2 hours.
Silverwell Street around the corner offers a further 14 spaces and is £1.90 for up to 1 hour only.
Bolton Council operate a FREE car park at Eagle Street, BL2 2BU. This is just through the subway at the bottom of Churchbank, 5 to 10 minutes walk from us.
Other nearby alternatives within 5 – 10 minutes walk would include:
NCP Back All Saints, BL1 2EJ. £2.00 for an hour, £3.30 for 2 hours, £4.30 for 4 hours.
Euro Car Parks Bow Street, BL1 2EQ. £1.00 for an hour, £2.00 for 4 hours, £3.00 for 8 hours.
Euro Car Parks Crown Street, BL1 1TU. £2.50 for two hours,
£3.00 for four hours, £3.20 for 6 hours.
ALL PARKING INFORMATION IS CORRECT TO THE BEST OF OUR KNOWLEDGE AT THE TIME OF POSTING. Please, please double check opening times and up to date prices before leaving your vehicle.
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There’s quite a selection of preowned guitars in stock right now. All are in very good condition and have been checked through in the workshop to assure quality goods for affordable prices. Please feel free to call down and visit us in store to have a closer look for yourself. #guitarshop #musicshop #guitars #UsedGuitars #preowenedguitars #music #boltontowncentre #est1832 … See MoreSee Less
how much is the Dano?
Hello everybody. We are looking for an individual to join the team here at Booth’s Music who would be able to organise and promote events akin to those we have held in the past.
It can be a demanding role, but very rewarding. The right person would have to be able to liase with tutors and coordinate a large volume of participants throughout rehearsals and during the production, as well being involved with sourcing and distribution of suitable repertoire.
Ideally, we are looking for somebody wh is creative, enthusiastic and ready to get stuck in with hosting and promoting events.
Please email info@boothsmusic.co.uk for further details.
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Sounds like a great role!
Charlotte Connell
Our good friend and long time customer Joey Ludlow Music is launching a brand new open mic at the Black Dog Pub in Belmont next week. The village has definitely needed a new music night since the legendary Belmont Bull session finished and there is sure to be a range of talented artists performing.
Please help to spread the word by sharing this post and hope to see you there!
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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