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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Although 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 2015Took 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 2017Helpful. Trustworthy. Honest. These 3 words sum up the service and excellence of Booths. Will recommend to one and all.
James ‘Edward’ Mcpherson
9th September 2017 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 2020Always been really helpful,friendly staff.Any sheet music ordered has arrived as promised. Used recently for guitar (James) and piano (Tom) lessons and very happy. Instrument repair service used today which was brilliant and got us out of a big hole!
Rachel Carr
29th March 2018Lovely people, great instruments & services, great knowledge & experience! Top class place for all your musical needs! :-D★★★★
Gemma Taylor
18th September 2013 -
Have 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 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 2020My 8 year old came in on Sunday for his first guitar lesson with James. At 12.00 he had to be told that he was holding his guitar the wrong way round and at 12.30 he came home to show his Mum he could play Jurassic World!!!! He’s full of enthusiasm and cant wait for next week. Thank you.
Barry Watson
16th July 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 2019Always 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 2018 The atmosphere, the students, the teachers, the life, the passion, the building, what’s not to like Ruth Kay
27th October 2019 -
So 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 its were James Rock 11 Gets his Guitar fixed staff are well cool James Rock
1st November 2019Lovely shop, have always visited booths music in Bolton to pick up gear! very friendly and helpful staff too!
Luke McColl PT
12th April 2018Brilliant people who are always there to share their vast knowledge with customers
Christine Greenall
22nd January 2015I do drum lessons there every week and its amazing!
Joel Wolstencroft
30th November 2015My 4 year old son started drum lessons with james and he loves it. Great teacher great place to learn �
Suzanne Coleman
28th December 2016 - 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 2019Lovely
Alexandria Langford-Taylor
9th August 2014Just wanted to say Thank you again for the excellent repair you have, just done on my old Peavey bass guitar neck. The bass plays great and the neck is now straight as an arrow, which is my personal preference. A great shop run by wonderful people all the best.
Shawn Luckman
27th September 2017Awesome products and the staff are awesome to everyone that walks through the door. Highly recommend these lot �
Chris Unsworth
30th May 2018 Amazing teachers and it’s great for getting guitars Amps violins trumpets flutes clarinets
Personal experience
I have been at booths for a few years and they have always helped me , I have done my grade 8 recently and I can say that the teachers there are super friendly and positive Derek Williams
13th November 2019 fabulous vocal teacher, John. They also teach musical instruments. Leah Wilkinson
17th April 2019 -
To 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 2016Lots of instruments,knowledgable friendly staff, would recommend to any musician, well worth a visit
Garry Moores
10th January 2017 Excellent staff who really look after their customers Deepest Shabz
13th September 2019Fantastic shop with great staff. If theres anything i need for my musical endevours then its Booths i go to.
Seann Grogann
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 2020Unfaultable. Always has everything I need in stock and the staff are always willing to assist. From the small things of kazoos and harmonicas to guitar restringing I have been helped with everything. Highly recommendable and a joy to see a local business doing so well.keep up the great work.
Tony Tank Dooley
9th September 2017
