Welcome to our page of student achievements and customer testimonials. Of the thousands of students that have come through the door since 2007, many have achieved fantastic results in exams and have gone onto pursue music at university and beyond. Here we will continue to list reviews and the latest success stories coming out of Booths. If you are or know of a student who has had a recent successful achievement or performance, let us know at info@boothsmusic.co.uk!
Congratulations to all James’ students who have achieved their grades over xmas, including Hannah, Toby and Tristan with 2 grade 4s and 6 respectively.
Congratulations to Audrey’s singing student Eesha for a fantastic Merit result in her grade 5 Trinity singing exam!
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Merit for Rishy!
Well done to Audrey’s piano student Rishy for a great Merit result in his grade 2 Trinity College exam!
Well Done Eesha!
Well done to Audrey’s pupil Eesha for achieving a merit in her grade 3 RSL Vocal exam!
Chloe’s Distinction!
Congratulations to Ruth’s student Chloe on a fantastic Distinction result in her Initial ABRSM piano exam!!
Grade 3 for Aoife!
A massive well done goes to Aoife for passing her recent ABRSM grade 3 piano exam!
Congratulations Seth!
Ruth’s piano student Seth has recently passed his grade 1 exam with Merit, congrats from all of us Seth!
Grade 1 for Kaya!
A huge well done to Ruth’s student Kaya for achieving a well deserved Merit in her grade 1 ABRSM exam!
Congrats Orla!
Audrey’s pupil Orla has recently passed her Trinity College grade 1 piano exam, well done Orla!
On to grade 5!
Congrats go to James’ student Jamie for smashing his Rockschool grade 4 drum exam!
Recent Tuition Reviews
"My 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
Facebook review
"My 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
Facebook Review
"Booths music shop is the best place to buy your instruments the staff are very helpful and very nice to know. I come all the way from warrington to booths music so I can learn to play the guitar, the tutors are fantastic the same as the staff I would not go anywhere else to learn guitar."
Caroline Larkin
Facebook review
"I think I've been going here for the best part of 10 years, and honestly I do not regret it at all. I've been taught the Drums and the Bass here by excellent teachers. The owners and the staff here are friendly, and make you feel welcome. They do good deals on gear and instruments. Would go here."
Ben Nightingale
Facebook Review
Recent Repairs Reviews
"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
Facebook review
"Took my guitar in for a repair, 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
Facebook Review
"I've just got my seagull S6 back .I asked for a set up as it was difficult for me to play .
and all I can say is fantastic. it's now a pleasure to play instead of chore.
I haven't put it down since I picked it up today....
its made my dream guitar a dream to play.
thank you.."
Chris Bond
Facebook review
"Always 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
Facebook Review
Facebook Reviews
My 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
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
Lovely
Alexandria Langford-Taylor 9th August 2014
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
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
I do drum lessons there every week and its amazing!
Joel Wolstencroft 30th November 2015
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 2016
Been there the best part of my life, learnt to play guitar there. Bought three brilliant guitars from Booths. Staff are very friendly!
Oliver Johnson 27th December 2019
Friendly and enthusiastic staff. Great to hear music being taught in the back rooms too! Highly recommend to anyone looking to use their local music shop!
Don Logie 27th October 2018
staff were amazing had an amazing drum kit to practice on <:
Sean Lythgoe 11th July 2016
Cracking shop. Incredibly helpful staff who work there and obviously take pride in what they do.
Si Sharp 30th May 2018
Amazing friendly service, they have always gone above and beyond to help!! Thoroughly recommend!!!
Josiah Greenall 30th May 2018
Lovely shop, have always visited booths music in Bolton to pick up gear! very friendly and helpful staff too!
Luke McColl PT 12th April 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 2020
Great and friendly staff. Been having singing lessons here for a while with John, and they’re great too! Excellent local shop.
Lewis Dean 27th February 2018
Love it here you are part of the Booths family
Max Wahid 17th July 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 2019
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 2015
Took 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 2017
Lovely people, great instruments & services, great knowledge & experience! Top class place for all your musical needs! :-D★★★★
Gemma Taylor 18th September 2013
Excellent staff who really look after their customers
Deepest Shabz 13th September 2019
fabulous vocal teacher, John. They also teach musical instruments.
Leah Wilkinson 17th April 2019
Always 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 2018
Simply the best as the song goes………
Al Mather 17th August 2018
Excellent customer service and another great bargain from the Booths Brothers.
Cash Wallwork 24th March 2018
Brilliant people who are always there to share their vast knowledge with customers
Christine Greenall 22nd January 2015
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
Great place for lessons, confidence with guitar has skyrocketed since starting with nick, recommend it to anyone
Jordan Windram 28th May 2017
Been coming to the shop since I was a kid, always loved it in there – lovely staff, reasonable pricing and always something mad to look at!
Johnny Wood 30th May 2018
its were James Rock 11 Gets his Guitar fixed staff are well cool
I just took my Fender Strat in for a set up. Extremely friendly and fast service, and now my guitar plays like it’s… actually supposed to (i.e. amazingly). Wouldn’t think about going anywhere else.read more
The staff in this well established music store has a wealth of experience and knowledge. Very helpful, with a wide and… varied selection of instruments for all levels. Tuition and studios are also available. This building is like the “Tardis”. Well worth a visit.read more
Fantastic Store. I have now taken two guitars here to be Repaired here. Very friendly helpful staff. Both guitars now… sounds epic. Went and did that little bit extra and sorted my frets also just to make my guitar feel that bit better.Highly recommended.read more
A great place for music tuition.The staff are always very eager to help you with any enquirers you may have about… tuition, product and any other unrelated music questions. This lovely quaint shop has it all, friendly staff a nice atmosphere.Here they offer music tuition for guitar, violin, piano and vocals at competitive rates. They also offer tuition for other instruments.I’ve been going here for Vocal tuition for over 8 months now and I have progressed immensely due to the approach my tutor uses towards learning and progressing. I highly recommend booths for tuition.read more
Excellent Music shop. A gem in historic Churchgate. Staff very friendly and knowledgeable. Good range of instruments,… also has it’s own music school, sound recording studios and repairs service. A place to meet local musicians and find out about events, jam nights etc..read more
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