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Inspiring Music Since 1832...

 

“Throughout our journey since 1832, we have helped create many legend makers in music. The sharing, creativity and excellence of this unique collection of individuals, past and present is what moulds Booths into its own unique place in history. We’d very much like you to be part of it.” T Aspinall

 

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    • "A studious yet relaxed one-to-one learning environment is provided to students of all ages, ability and musical preference. Whether you want to study academically through the grades, brush up on your existing instrumental technique, or just have fun learning to play your favorite tunes and pieces at your own pace, our expert team of music tutors aim to fully cater for your individual needs.

      Within our purpose-built studios, thirty dedicated and experienced music tutors operate a busy yet versatile teaching schedule throughout the day and into the evening." - Read More

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    • "The staff and teachers at Booths Music have begun a series of useful lesson tips to be updated on a weekly basis. Over time we shall be bringing you handy lesson tips on everything from guitar tuning, violin maintenance to performing a rock beat on the drum kit."
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    • "Booths Music, Bolton operates as an official ROCKSCHOOL examination centre. Many of our tutors encourage their students to take exams at various grade levels, and Rockschool provides recognised grade certificates for guitar, bass, drums, vocal and keyboard. If you are sitting an exam and live in the local area, you can choose Booths Music as your exam centre to provide convenience." Read More.
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      Please note, whilst the shop closes at 6pm during the week, the school however stays open until 9pm.
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      MONDAY: 10:00 am – 21:00 pm

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Hi everybody, It’s been a very busy few weeks and a lot of lines have now depleted. However, I have

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Deal of the Day

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Hey everybody, Over recent weeks, I have been promoting a popular daily offer on Facebook and so I just wanted

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Guitar Month! Prizes and Giveaways

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This April at Booths, we are encouraging potential players to take up the guitar by offering the following exciting promotions:

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Used Guitars Update 08/03/17

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Couple of interesting and rare guitars this week for eighties and nineties fans. EVH Eddy Van Halen strat type model

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Re-string Saturdays!

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Is your guitar, bass, classical guitar, violin, cello, banjo, mandolin etc. in need of a restring? Saturdays at Booths are full

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Boosey & Hawkes Emperor Clarinet Pair for Sale

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An interesting acquisition this week is this pair of pre-owned Boosey and Hawkes wooden clarinets. Despite being well-used, the pair

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Gibson SG, Jackson & Telecaster

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Student Achievements!

Laura‘s student Jessica Hargreaves received a glowing year 3 music report, stating she was year 6/7 standard! - 08/15


Congrats to Ben Krinks for great GCSE music results, good luck in your first week doing music tech at Bury College! - 09/15


Despite only starting high school, 11 year old Joel Wolstencroft is playing drums with year 11 musicians!


Congrats to Steph on joining her first band 'The Phoenix Effect'!


Well done to Johnny Rogers for his role in his new band 'So Called Friend'!


Well done to Felix Nowland for his recent performance of 'Imagine' at a music showcase!


Congrats to Johanne Capilitain for achieving a merit in his grade 1 drums!


Congrats to Joseph Walker for achieving a merit in his grade 2 violin!


Congrats to Lois Mawhinney for achieving a merit in her grade 2 violin!


Congrats to Olly Shaw for achieving a merit in his grade 6 drums!


Congrats to Mike's student Isabella for passing grade 1 piano!


Congrats to Sofia Wood for passing her grade 7 violin!


Congrats to Millie Ashton on passing her grade 5 drum exam!


Congrats to John's student Molly for achieving a merit in her grade 1 Rockschool vocals!


13/01/16 - WELL DONE to Emily Hubbard who sits piano lessons with Jule on passing your Grade 4 exam!!!


13th January '16 - Ryan Jones has achieved a merit in his grade five Rockschool piano exam - CONGRATULATIONS!!!


13th January '16 - Ryan Jones has achieved a merit in his grade five Rockschool piano exam - CONGRATULATIONS!!!


Rockschool Exam

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February '16 - Congrats to Ethan Taulty who took his exam at Booths!


19th March '16 - JACOB, who has both piano and vocal lessons here, is performing Brahms Requiem this week at Bury Parish Church.


19th March '16 - WELL DONE to ANAMYA, who has piano lessons with Matt R, for earning second place in the Bolton Girls Junior School competition for piano performance.


19th March '16 - JOHNNY ROGERS, multi insturmentalist, has achieved a merit in his grade 8 Rockschool bass exam - NICE ONE JOHNNY!!!


21st March '16 - KATIE, who has accordion and vocal lessons here at Booth's, has recently joined her school folk band.


21st March '16 - WELL DONE to Steve's student KEANE for achieving 92% in his grade 4 Rockschool drum exams.


21st March '16 - ROHAN PATEL has achieved 69% in his grade 3 Trinity piano exam - CONGRATULATIONS!


29th March 2016 - WELL DONE to NOAH, who has drum lessons with Matt H, for achieving a merit in his grade 3 Rockschool exam.


4th April 2016 - ELLA, who takes guitar lessons with Chris, has also passed her Trinity "initial" piano exam with an amazing 94%!


4th April 2016 - JOHNNY ROGERS' band "So Called Friend" have been featured in The Bolton News following their Batlle of the Bands win at Band on the Wall in Manchester. Check out the article at this link.


4th April 2016 - Guitar tutor Liam Casey has two students to congratulate this week. LEWIS McCULLOCK earned a grade four merit for his "debut" Rockschool exam, while MATT O'DOHERTY also gained a merit for his Grade 8!


4th April 2016 - KATIE PROCTOR, who enjoys drum lessons with Steve Elliot, recently sailed through her Trinity drum exam with an impressive 90% score.


11th April 2016 - ESHA MISHRA, who has flute lessons with Faye, has just earned a distinction in her grade one ABRSM exam. GREAT STUFF!!!


Rockschool Exam

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Summer '16 - Congrats to Ellie who took her exam at Booths!


Young pianist SAIRA KHAN has made her tutor, Alex Daly, very proud with a grade one distinction score in her theory exam. WELL DONE!


Rockschool Exam

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Summer '16 - Congrats to Abigail who took her exam at Booths!


Big Congrats to Arun on achieving a distinction in his grade 6 drums!


Rockschool Exam

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Summer '16 - Congrats to Lewis who took his exam at Booths!


Well done to Braydon getting full marks in his school mock drum exam!


Congratulations to James and Mike's student Lily Seabrook on achieving musician of the year at Turton!


8 year old Cameron Tate achieves 91% in his grade 5 exam! Read more HERE

Rockschool Exam

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Summer '16 - Congrats to Sam who took his exam at Booths!


Congratulations to James and Matt's student Johanne for achieving a distinction in his grade 3 drums!


Congratulations to James' student Ashton for achieving a distinction in his grade 1 drums!


A massive well done to grade 2 drum student Matthew for achieving a Merit in his exam!


Rockschool Exam

George rockschool exam

Autumn '16 - Congrats to George who took his exam at Booths and achieved a merit!


Rockschool Exam

Isabelle rockschool exam

Autumn '16 - Congrats to Isabelle who also took her exam at Booths and achieved a merit!


Rockschool Exam

Leo rockschool exam

Spring '17 - Congrats to Leo who took his guitar exam at Booths and achieved a merit!


Congratulations to James' drum students Ewan McDonough and Hemani Patel for achieving distinctions in their recent exams! Congrats also to those passes and merits including Shane Darwin, Kyran Chitre, Jamie Aldred, Olly Shaw, Brayden Barlow, Harvey Dhokia and Farrell Swift.


Rockschool Exam

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Spring '17 - Congrats to Kian who took his drum exam at Booths and achieved a distinction!


A massive well done to all of Sarah's pupils for their recent results! Hannah: Pass | Adam: Pass | Giwan: Merit | Plinio: Distinction.


Congratulations go to Jemima Durkin for an outstanding 94% in her grade 1 Scottish Fiddle Exam!


Well done to Sam's pupil Noah for his Drums Grade 5 Merit!


Congrats to John's guitar student Lauren for her Distinction in her Grade 3 RGT exam!


A massive well done to all of James' pupils in their recent Rockschool exams! Jinesh G3: Merit | Milun G1: Merit | Matthew G3: Merit | Elise G5: Merit | Jacob G6: Merit | Phebe G3: Merit | Millie G6: Merit | Ashton G3: Merit | Tristan G1: Distinction | Ewan G6: Distinction | Johanne G4: Distinction.


Congrats to John's guitar student Lauren for her Distinction in her Grade 4 RGT exam!


Rockschool Exam

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Summer '18 - Congrats to James' pupil Chris who took his grade 2 drum exam at Booths and achieved a distinction!


Rockschool Exam

Chris rockschool exam

Winter '18/19 - Huge congratulations go to Alex's 10 year old student Cameron, who achieved a distinction in his GRADE 8 drum exam - fantastic Cameron well done!!


Rockschool Exam

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Spring '19 - Congrats to Jake for gaining a merit in his Grade 1 exam!

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Here's staff member and drum tutor James with 'Soul Vaccination' by Tower of Power.

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Friends of Booths Music

Mark Radcliffe, BBC radio and television presenter. Former drummer in Bolton band GBH, with Tony from Booth's. | Ian Aspinall actor musician active Bolton music scene advocate | Jess Magera | Laura White, vocal artist. Having been a customer for years, Laura now visits Booth's Music periodically. | Damon Johnson Black star riders (ex Alice Cooper) customer on UK tour | Dave Riley customer Bolton music scene advocate | Karl Morris guitarist Billy Club ex UK Subs, Exploited | Collective band members of; Our Fold, Isle of white festival | Lordi, rock/metal band. Finnish group purchase a coffin-shaped mandolin case whilst on tour. | Collective members of Jade Assembly | Eagley brass band | Ladybridge singers | Badly Drawn Boy, indie artist. Customer and prominent supporter of Bolton music scene. | Brixi singers | Collective band members Scorpions. | The Happy Mondays - past customers | Joe Keegan, singer/songwriter & candidate on BBC's The Voice.| Jim Macgranthin Promoter Bolton music scene, Alma inn venue, Raging Speedhorn tour manager | Fred Dibnah - past customer | Midnight Jonny South Florida born Northwest Blues guitarist | Bolton symphony orchesta | Danny Jones, of pop group McFly. Customer and hugely successful artist. | Smithills Brass Band, members attend lessons here | Alfie Boe, opera singer. The famous tenor-voice singer borrowed musical equiptment from Booth's Music during a TV appearance on BBC's The One Show. | Wigan Jazz Festival | Bob Williamson - Bolton Comedian | Fred Shawcross | Robin Hill renowned classical guitarist | Nigel Clutterbuck, bass virtuoso. Long-time friend of Booth's Music and company representative for Rotosound strings. | Dave Hill, pillar of the community LOL | Kev Bates, local musician and singer, guitarist in T.V.O.D. | Dave Spikey, comedian. Over the years, Dave has visited Booth's a number of times for items of equipment for his live show. | Houghton Weavers | Alec Martin, founder of the renowned Buskers Ball | Sting and the Police - past customer | Roy Castle - past customer | Peter Kay, comedian. Recently purchased a guitar for his child from Booth's Music. | Lisa Riley, well-known actress and TV presenter | Hovis Presley, poet and comedian | Bernard Wrigley, Bolton Bullfrog. Much-liked singer and face from TV | Man & Scythe, 4th oldest pub in UK. Hosts the famous Cider 'ouse Jam Nite. | RIP Dog and Partridge, legendary music venue. | Neil Fairclough, bassist. Currently performing with rock legends Queen and vocalist Adam Lambert. | The Govans, both first and second generations of the band. | David Crellin - Actor | Aziz Ibrahim guitarist| NB: Badly Drawn Boy's real name is Damon Gough. | 808 State - past customers | Neil Smith, world famous classical guitarist | TO BE CONTINUED
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