Here you will discover more about our shop and our history in the heart of Bolton. Booths Music is situated on Churchgate 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 store. His passion for music has been passed down through the generations and to all our expert staff and music tutors.
What will you find in store?
Firstly, our music shop stocks a wide range of new and preowned musical instruments and accessories. These range from guitar tutor books, banjo’s and electric violins to guitars, brass and woodwind instruments. Secondly, music lessons are very popular with us now and all take place at our Bolton centre (see below for more details). Thirdly, we also have a workshop in store and can help with all musical instrument repairs and restorations. These include guitar setups, woodwind repairs, effects & amplifier repairs and more.
More on the shop
Booths Music is an independent music retailer, school and music recording facility. We operate from the heart of Bolton within a thriving musical community.
The staff at the shop play an integral part in the local music scene. This includes supplying goods and providing services, advice and information to local musicians, venues, music societies and bands (from brass band to rock) for decades.
Booths Music is probably more known for carrying a fantastic stock of instruments. In addition we have a sheet music supply, tuition studios and the best selection of accessories for all musicians in the area. Services also offered include event ticket sales and promotion, local musicians wanted or available as well as a professional repairs and restorations workshop.
Music Lessons in Store
As of 2007 , we also have our music school. Experienced music tutors are on hand to give lessons and tuition in everything from guitar lessons to drum and woodwind tuition and vocal lessons. Our Bolton teaching studios are spacious and comfortable. Moreover, all music lessons have highly competitive rates and flexible hours. To learn more about our music lessons, here you can discover How It Works, What We Teach and can Meet the Team.
Please feel free to browse the different areas of our site. You can keep up-to-date with special offers in store, new products and events by following us on social media pages Facebook and Twitter. Should you have any questions or comments, please feel free to contact us at any time.
Facebook Shop Reviews
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Great place , I didn’t even know it exsisted!
We attended for my son’s RSL grade exam. Everyone was so welcoming and looked after us. Great facilities nice rooms with lots of interesting instruments.
Thank you! will definitely be returning!! Claire Daniels
26th February 2020 The atmosphere, the students, the teachers, the life, the passion, the building, what’s not to like Ruth Kay
27th October 2019Although I’ve only visited twice I’d definitely recommend any music enthusiast to visit. A friendly group of staff who’ll happily let you try out any instrument you’re interested in as well as their other services listed on their website, just google Booths Music and it’ll be the first one. I’ll certainly be returning for any future needs.
Daniel Chapman
30th June 2015To me and Ken they are more like family then teachers and shop owners, everyone is so friendly, Ken and love them all, They are very special people, Sadly Ken is no longer here, but lm sure he will agree, we always looked forward to Our lessons.
Dolores Evans Attard
6th December 2016Always excellent service from excellent staff. Great info and advice and the best guitar set ups I’ve had! Serving us well for years and years, and here’s to many more.
Joe Lomax
30th May 2018Great shop and tuition in all things musical run by lovely people. What more can I say?
Hilary Gregory
13th September 2016 -
Lovely people, great instruments & services, great knowledge & experience! Top class place for all your musical needs! :-D★★★★
Gemma Taylor
18th September 2013Great place to buy any instrument, very helpful and friendly staff.
Daniel Liptrott
19th March 2013Lovely
Alexandria Langford-Taylor
9th August 2014Helpful. Trustworthy. Honest. These 3 words sum up the service and excellence of Booths. Will recommend to one and all.
James ‘Edward’ Mcpherson
9th September 2017I have always had great service from Booth’s and all the staff, be it buying new or having repairs or refurbished. Always a happy atmosphere and a warm welcome and very expert advice.
Gavin Walker
12th April 2018So many positives about this shop. The staff are very friendly and knowledgeable. If you need any advice or fancy learning an instrument, these guys will make you feel comfortable while helping you out. They always have some great offers and will sort out your essentials to keep you going. Top marks folks
Daniel Godwin
30th May 2018 - Nick is an awesome teacher
very patient with my son toby and has a good laugh
teaches at the students pace but knows when to push hard and show my son he can do things Craig Morrison
23rd November 2019My daughter has been going to guitar lessons and has come on leaps n bounds in a short time. Tutors and staff are so friendly it’s great. Would recommend anyone to start lessons here or just go in and look around lots to offer.
Leanne Ailsa Rowles
15th February 2017Best music shop in the world great staff great atmosphere – deserves every ounce of business it gets
Paul Meagher
26th October 2015 My daughter as been having singing ???? lesson from rob, Iv got to say I’m very impressed with his lessons and the patience he has with my daughter, she has only been having lessons for the last few months but I’m so impressed with what she’s achieved so far. Thank you Rob I can’t wait to see the outcome this time next year can’t thank you enough for all your patience with her Julie Dorne Leigh
30th August 2019Took my guitar in for a repair, which is putting it mildly, god knows what had been done to it before it was given to me. New frets, and some serious rehabing later it looks great and sounds great.They even remembered to restring it for a left hander. I honestly though it was a lost cause but they proved me wrong and for less than a cheap replacement would have cost.
Emma Riddiford
8th September 2017Amazing friendly service, they have always gone above and beyond to help!! Thoroughly recommend!!!
Josiah Greenall
30th May 2018 -
Love it here you are part of the Booths family
Max Wahid
17th July 2016 It’s so great that we have this amazing music shop in Bolton. They do instrument repairs, they even repair oboes. Thank you so much to Tony for making such an effort to repair my oboe quickly in the middle of a stressful week. Such friendly, helpful staff. Jackie Tomlinson
15th February 2020excellent store took my brian may red special replica in for repair today very helpful staff
Joe Threlfall
16th March 2015My 4 year old son started drum lessons with james and he loves it. Great teacher great place to learn �
Suzanne Coleman
28th December 2016Awesome products and the staff are awesome to everyone that walks through the door. Highly recommend these lot �
Chris Unsworth
30th May 2018Excellent customer service and another great bargain from the Booths Brothers.
Cash Wallwork
24th March 2018 -
Friendly local music shop. Knowledgeable staff, always have the bits in that you need. Impressive collection of strings, straps, accessories, and various instruments. I’ve even had luck buying a Floyd Rose saddle block from here, something you’d usually have to get on eBay.
James Kershaw
30th May 2018 Excellent guitar lessons for my son. He’s made more progress in 3 weeks than 2 yrs at school in a mixed group!! Dan Davies
11th March 2020 fabulous vocal teacher, John. They also teach musical instruments. Leah Wilkinson
17th April 2019staff were amazing had an amazing drum kit to practice on <:
Sean Lythgoe
11th July 2016Cracking shop. Incredibly helpful staff who work there and obviously take pride in what they do.
Si Sharp
30th May 2018Have made 2 big purchases in the last year and had a great experience both times, first time i got an honest opinion regarding the acoustics available and was aloud to thoroughly try a clouple of guitars in private, second time eas to purchase an item out of atock and the sales manager went out of his way to vet me exactly what i wanted……. Ill be back
Paul Gastall
31st May 2018
